Poça da Dona Beija
Four pools of about 39 °C beside a branch of the Ribeira dos Lameiros, fed by an iron-rich spring from the Furnas volcano. Public access was banned in 2007 and the site reopened under a concession on 29 November 2010.
WhatThermal bath, FurnasAzoresNatural thermal water
WhenOpen all yearFour pools around 39 °C
Getting there Car
CostTickets per person, until 17:30€12As of Oct 2026
AccessTickets online only, no refunds or changes. No swimming, jumping or diving. Bathing in the hot spring or the supply canal is not allowed. Pools are reached by steps only.Timed tickets
Getting in
- Parking
- Own car park at the entrance, often full; overflow at the Furnas Basic School car park a few minutes' walk away
- Address
- Lomba das Barracas s/n, 9675-044 Furnas, São Miguel, Azores
Entry, hours and rules
- Entry
- Tickets per person, until 17:30 (Maximum stay 1 hour 30 minutes; online only)€12
- Tickets per person, from 18:00 (Maximum stay 1 hour 30 minutes)€16
- Tickets from 2 to 6 years, until 17:30 (ID required)€10
- Tickets from 2 to 6 years, from 18:00 (ID required)€14
- Infants, age under 2 years old (free)Free
- Hours
- Mon08:30-22:30
- Tue08:30-22:30
- Wed08:30-22:30
- Thu08:30-22:30
- Fri08:30-22:30
- Sat08:30-22:30
- Sun08:30-22:30
- Swimwear and rules
- Topless and nude bathing are not allowed. Swim diapers are mandatory for babies. The operator advises washing swimwear before it dries to remove traces of iron, and a shower cap because dyed or blonde hair may change colour for good.
- Children
- No minimum age; minors only with an accompanying adult. Under-2s free. The operator advises asking a doctor before bringing babies.
- Tickets
- Timed entry slots, book ahead
- Official site
- pocadadonabeija.com
- Facilities
- ToiletsChanging roomsShowersLockersTowel hireOutdoor poolParking
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