Natural hot spring · Spain
Pou del Petroli
Spain · 2.7 miles northwest of Verges
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Free
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Verges (3 mi / 4 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Pou del Petroli
Pou del Petroli is a natural hot spring in Spain, about 2.7 miles northwest of Verges. The nearest large city is Girona, roughly 12 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Hot spring caused by drilling for oil in the mid 20th century
Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Map and directions
Red marks Pou del Petroli. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 42.09067, 3.00780.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Verges. The spring is about 2.7 miles (4 km) northwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Girona, about 12 miles (19 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Barcelona, Spain.
- 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 Pou del Petroli
- Thermes du Boulou Not recorded
- Termes La Garriga Not recorded
- Heiße Quelle Not recorded
- Source Saint-Louis 108°F
- Source d'Eau Chaude de Saint-Thomas-les-Bains Not recorded
- Banys Termals El Safareig 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- 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 Pou del Petroli?
Pou del Petroli is in Spain, about 2.7 miles northwest of Verges. The GPS coordinates are 42.0907, 3.0078.
Is Pou del Petroli free?
Yes. It is recorded as free to visit. Parking passes or recreation fees may still apply on public land.
Can you soak at Pou del Petroli?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Pou del Petroli?
The closest listed spring is Thermes du Boulou, about 30 miles north. Termes La Garriga is about 47 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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