Poça da Dona Beija, Hot spring complex in Povoação, Portugal.
Poça da Dona Beija is a hot spring complex featuring several connected bathing pools set within natural volcanic rock formations. Each pool holds water at different temperatures, allowing visitors to choose their preferred warmth level.
The site formed naturally through the island's volcanic and geothermal activity, with hot mineral waters rising to the surface on their own. Over time, local communities discovered and used these waters for their restorative properties.
The name comes from local legend and reflects how this place has been woven into the daily life of the island's people. Both residents and travelers come here to experience the relaxing effect of the warm waters in a shared setting.
The facility is easy to reach and provides changing rooms and locker storage for guests. It is helpful to bring a towel or check what amenities are available on site to make the most of your visit.
The high iron content in the water creates an orange tint in the drainage stream, which you notice immediately upon entering. This natural coloration reveals the mineral concentration that makes these waters special.
Location: Povoação
GPS coordinates: 37.76952,-25.31985
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:05
Hot springs form where geothermal activity or groundwater systems naturally heat water. This collection features such springs across volcanic zones, mountain ranges and remote areas on all continents. Each location has distinct mineral content and temperatures shaped by its underlying geology. In Iceland, the Blue Lagoon offers mineral-rich water in a lava field near Grindavík, while Deildartunguhver in the west produces one of Europe's most powerful hot springs. Pamukkale in Turkey's Denizli region displays terraced limestone pools formed by calcium-rich thermal water. The Széchenyi Baths in Budapest draw water exceeding 160 degrees Fahrenheit (70 degrees Celsius) from nearly 4,300 feet (1,300 meters) below ground. In Wyoming, Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring shows intense colors produced by its size and thermophilic bacteria. Japan hosts numerous onsen, including Takaragawa in Gunma Prefecture along a river and Yubatake in Kusatsu with visible high mineral output. Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano is known for macaques that bathe there. In North America, the collection spans Banff Upper Hot Springs in Alberta, Chena Hot Springs in Alaska and smaller sites such as Baker Hot Springs in Utah. Grutas Tolantongo in Hidalgo, Mexico, combines warm pools with river flows in a canyon. New Zealand's geothermal zones appear at Champagne Pool in Waiotapu and Hell's Gate Park near Rotorua.
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