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Ponta da Ferraria Natural Thermal Pools

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1. Pico das Camarinhas e Ponta da Ferraria — circular route on the Island of São Miguel (PRC 43 SMI)

4.99km

01:33

180m

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ferraria Thermal Baths – Ferraria Point loop from Sete Cidades

2.56km

00:47

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

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3. Farol da Ferraria – Ferraria Point loop from Ginetes

11.1km

03:18

320m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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prozla

April 19, 2020

Definitely one of the highlights on Sao Miguel is the natural swimming pool at "Ponta Da Ferraria": At low tide, the water is comfortably heated by a thermal spring, natural waves come from the Atlantic - all in all, a top-class thermal wave pool. The pool is accessed via ladders, there are ropes in the pool to hold on to. Bathing shoes are recommended due to the rocky bottom (in the pool and on the way). Changing rooms and showers are available.

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Frank

July 15, 2025

A crazy swimming spot on Sao Miguel that's a must-visit. You can drive to one of the two parking lots above (the path is very steep!) or directly next to the old spa (the drive is very steep).

The swimming spot offers an exciting mix of cool Atlantic water, which is pushed into the narrow bay by every wave, and the hot water of the thermal spring that pours into this bay.

Caution: When the tide is in, the force of the waves pushing in should not be underestimated. Special care should be taken with children who are not (yet) able to assess these dangers.

Important: Wear shoes until entering the natural pool. The lava rocks are sharp and will hurt without shoes.

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Björn

March 15, 2021

Great opportunity to go swimming. If the swell is not too high, you will notice the warmer water. Changing rooms, toilets available. There are also enough parking spaces.

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Ponta da Ferraria Natural Thermal Pools

1. Pico das Camarinhas e Ponta da Ferraria — circular route on the Island of São Miguel (PRC 43 SMI)

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3. Farol da Ferraria – Ferraria Point loop from Ginetes

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