Thermal Paradise of the Azores. Poça da Dona Beija. Relaxing Thermal Baths of Furnas

Thermal baths in Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. The naturally warm and ironrich waters in the Dona Beija pools come from the Furnas volcano. It comes to the pools with an average temperature of 39 C (102 F), although there s also a 28 C (82 F) pool. The yellow thermal river divides the pools into two sides. This color is due to the presence of cyanobacteria that respond to iron oxidation. Meditação. The first pool when you enter the complex is 130cm deep (43), this is the deepest pool of them all. There are two hot waterfalls flowing down the walls, ideal for a back massage if you can handle the heat. Convívio Termae. On the other side of the river, this pool is quite shallow, between 30 to 60 cm deep (12 to 24 inches). The depth varies due to an immersed bench all around the squared pool. Mística. Right across the former pool, Mística is certainly the most famous spring. It is particularly appreciated for its long curtain waterfall, creatin