Ribeira Grande Hot Springs and Poca da Tia Silvina

Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande thermal baths on São Miguel Island, Azores

Ribeira Grande hot springs tell a quieter story than the famous pools of Furnas. Warm water appears among old bathhouses, springs and caldeiras that still belong to the everyday landscape. Do not come looking for a large tourist complex; come to understand how geothermal water has accompanied life on Sao Miguel for generations. Opening hours, … Read more