Developed hot spring pool · Portugal
Caldeira Velha
Portugal · 3 miles southeast of Ribeira Grande
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Ribeira Grande (3 mi / 5 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Caldeira Velha
Caldeira Velha is a developed hot spring pool in Portugal, about 3 miles southeast of Ribeira Grande. The nearest large city is Câmara de Lobos, roughly 597 miles away as the crow flies.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
Thermal hot spring with waterfall & swimming area
Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Map and directions
Red marks Caldeira Velha. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 37.78210, -25.50048.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Ribeira Grande. The spring is about 3 miles (5 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Câmara de Lobos, about 597 miles (961 km) in a straight line.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Caldeira Velha
- Termas das Caldeiras Not recorded
- Poça da Dona Beija Not recorded
- Água do Torno Not recorded
- Ponta da Ferraria Not recorded
- Furo Géotermico Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Caldeira Velha?
Caldeira Velha is in Portugal, about 3 miles southeast of Ribeira Grande. The GPS coordinates are 37.7821, -25.5005.
What hot springs are near Caldeira Velha?
The closest listed spring is Termas das Caldeiras, about 1.3 mile northeast. Poça da Dona Beija is about 9.9 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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