Top 4 Volcanic Hot Springs in Portugal

1.Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · 4 hours · from $56Our pick

Join a small group of up to eight for a four-hour van tour from Vila Franca do Campo to Lagoa do Fogo. A biologist or naturalist guide such as Miguel, Flora, or Sondra explains volcanic geology and island wildlife before you soak at Caldeira Velha or visit Salto do Cabrito.

“Very enjoyable. Loved the hot springs! Loved the beach with the black sand and touring the bunker on the beach. A bonus to see Lagos de Fogo”

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2.From Ponta Delgada: Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 8 hours · from $82Top rated

From Ponta Delgada, you’ll visit Lagoa do Fogo, Cerâmica Vieira, Gorreana Tea Factory, Ribeira Grande, coastal viewpoints, and Caldeira Velha. A small van, multilingual guide, and free time at the hot springs make this an easy full-day introduction to São Miguel.

“I'd like to compliment guide Mario. He explained and guided us very kindly, even though our language was not very good.. And you could see how much Mario loved this island and prided himself on his work, his attitude left us with a long lingering impression. I would like to recommend it to anyone who wants to make a great day with a great guide.”

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3.Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas – Crater volcano and hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $94

Travel from Ponta Delgada to São Miguel’s Furnas volcanic zone, stopping at Gorreana Tea Plantation, Pico do Ferro, steaming calderas, and volcano-cooked food sites. Guides such as Pedro, Raphael, Andrea, and Pablo are praised for local insight. Terra Nostra hot springs are optional and cost extra.

“this place was heaven the tour was amazing the guild was very knowledgeable and very nice I definitely will do this tour again”

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4.Furnas: Hot Springs, Crater Lake & Geothermal Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 8 hours · from $67

Join a local guide such as Andrea, Rafael, or Joan for an 8-hour minivan tour of eastern São Miguel. Visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Furnas, and Lagoa das Furnas, with optional Terra Nostra swimming and volcanic stew.

“The guide was amazing. Polite and knowledgeable. The tour was well priced and the places are some of the most beautiful that I have been all over the world. I highly recommend this tour and guide!”

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