Natural Monument and thermal pools
Caldeira Velha is a Natural Monument on the northern slope of Vulcão do Fogo, combining thermal pools with lush vegetation.
Caldeira Velha
On the northern slope of Vulcão do Fogo, Caldeira Velha combines thermal pools, lush forest and an accessible introduction to São Miguel’s geothermal heritage.
Caldeira Velha is a Natural Monument on the northern slope of Vulcão do Fogo, combining thermal pools with lush vegetation.
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Time needed1h
Access~40 min from Ponta Delgada
PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE
Caldeira Velha
The tourism portal lists iron-rich thermal pools ranging from 25°C to 35°C, plus a hot waterfall. Allow around 1 hour for the visit; the site is about 40 minutes from Ponta Delgada, and operating conditions should be checked before travelling.
Caldeira Velha is a Natural Monument on the northern slope of Vulcão do Fogo, combining thermal pools with lush vegetation. The geological and botanical setting is part of the visit, not just the bathing.
Temperatures may vary by pool and operating conditions, so on-site information should be followed.
ON SITE
A natural monument, not just a spa
A geological and botanical setting
The geological and botanical setting is part of the visit, not just the bathing.
Pool temperatures
Temperatures may vary by pool and operating conditions, so on-site information should be followed.
Time and visit conditions
The time available, local conditions and the way you want to experience the place determine the best way to fit it into your day.
CHOOSING YOUR VISIT
Different pool temperatures
The tourism portal lists iron-rich thermal pools ranging from 25°C to 35°C, plus a hot waterfall.
Temperatures may vary by pool and operating conditions, so on-site information should be followed.
MARIA™
Plan your trip with Maria™
Plan my trip with Maria™Maria™ can integrate Caldeira Velha into your trip while taking into account your available time, the overall pace of the journey and other possible stops.
MIGUEL™
Decide on site with Miguel™
Decide today with Miguel™Miguel™ can compare Caldeira Velha with the available conditions, the time you actually have and relevant alternatives. The right decision depends on your situation when you visit.
CONDITIONS
A place to understand geothermal heritage
The Environmental Interpretation Centre adds information about volcanism, biodiversity and thermal activity. That educational layer makes Caldeira Velha different from a simple bathing stop.