In the heart of Minho are Caldas da Saúde, open all year round, equipped with the most modern technology alongside an interesting exhibition of the equipment used to carry out cures at the beginning of the century. The first references to the waters of Caldas da Saúde date back to the 10th century, however, the first spa truly worthy of the name was built in 1891, with Manuel Joaquim Marques as the concessionaire. Roman objects were found in the expansion works, around 1915, a sign that the Romans were already taking advantage of this natural wealth. These medicinal waters are …

Beach with calm waters that forms a pleasant natural pool, creating an environment of great beauty. It has some support infrastructure.

In line with the Azorean natural pools, the São Roque natural pool is formed by the accumulation of some geological formations next to the sea. It is a small place, but extremely inviting for bathing. A small garden nearby, relatively leafy and wooded, helps make the space even more pleasant and leisure friendly.

Lagoon located on the central plateau of Pico Island, close to the Caiado and Rosada lagoons. It is an area integrated between several volcanic cones, surrounded by vegetation typical of humid areas.

Lagoon located in the Partial Natural Forest Reserve of Lagoa do Caiado, on the central plateau of Pico Island. It is a verdant place of great natural beauty, where it is possible to observe several endemic species, such as the wild cedar, the laurel, the holly, the wild grape, the whitewood and the heather.

Lagoon with calm waters, surrounded by a magnificent green landscape, forming a setting of extreme beauty. It offers privileged views over the entire Pico Island and even over São Jorge Island.

Small waterfall located in a calm and relaxing place, perfect for strolling and resting.

Quiet lagoon with clear waters, on whose banks stands the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias and where the well-known stew is made, burying the pots in the ground.

Small lagoon surrounded by a calm and pleasant setting, ideal for strolling and picnics. Its shallow waters result from the accumulation of rainwater and runoff from the slopes of Picos Gordos and the surrounding fields.

Earthen dam located in Ribeira de Sor, an area with large cork oak forests. It was built to irrigate the fields of the Sorraia Valley. The reservoir, with a length of almost 20 km, extends from the vicinity of Ponte de Sor to close to the village of Montargil. Due to the large number of visitors to the site, a hotel (Hotel da Barragem) was built there, with a private ramp and rental service for boats, jet skis and sailboards. The public access ramp to the reservoir is located on the left bank, close to the wall. It has a …