Although spring has already begun, weather is still uncertain all over the country and sunny and heat days alternating with days of rain, wind and cold. If you still miss a dive, know that there is a tank in Portugal that has already opened to the public and has water at 40 degrees.
After six months of closing, the emblematic thermal tank of Parque Terra Nostra, in the Furnas, opened doors again this Monday, April 7. Situated on the island of São Miguel, in the Azores, the space is one of the great tourist attractions of the region. The reopening arises after an extensive process of works and improvements that aim to value natural heritage and provide a new experience to visitors. The announcement was made through an official statement.
Intervention focused on sustainability
The end of the tank since October has allowed a deep requalification of the entire surrounding area. The implemented improvements include the installation of a forced recirculation system of thermal water, which aims to be more efficient and ecological management.
This modernization was designed to preserve the nature of the waters, maintaining all its therapeutic characteristics intact. The intervention has also sought to ensure more sustainable maintenance over time.
Greater comfort for bathers
The interior of the thermal tank was also the target of renewal, with a new coating designed to ensure more comfort to users. The improvement of the coating did not compromise the traditional aspect of space, being designed to integrate harmoniously with the surrounding environment. The goal was to combine well-being with respect for the park’s natural and historical heritage. The experience now promises to be more comfortable without losing the original charm.
Another of the news is the increase in water entry spouts, going from two to six. This update allows for greater fluidity in supplying thermal water to the tank, promoting a more uniform distribution of temperature and minerals.
The renewal ensures that visitors can fully enjoy the therapeutic benefits of volcanic water, with a constant temperature of 40 degrees. Iron wealth and other minerals remains one of the highlights of experience.
Balance between tradition and modernity
Those responsible for the requalification stress that the renewal was based on the historical importance of the Terra Nostra Park. “The reopening of the thermal tank marks a new phase, in which tradition allies with modernization,” says the statement. With natural beauty and history as a backdrop, space seeks to remain a reference in well-being tourism. The mission is to respect the legacy, while evolving with the times.
The history of Parque Terra Nostra dates back to 1775, when Thomas Hickling, an American merchant in love with Furnas, decided to create a retreat space there. Since then, the park has become an icon of São Miguel Island, attracting visitors from around the world. The thermal tank, involved in lush vegetation and a remarkable collection of camellias, is today a symbol of the balance between nature, health and leisure.
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One of the former Libris of the Azores
In addition to the tank, the Terra Nostra Garden Hotel and various botanical attractions. Entry, with the cost of 17 € per adult, gives access to the thermal tank, natural jacuzzis and collections of permanent and temporary plants.
The carefully preserved engaging landscape is another charming for those looking to relax in a single scenario. The combination of nature, thermal waters and history continues to attract national and foreign tourists.
The rethought thermal experience
“Renewal was thought based on the historical importance of Parque Terra Nostra, with the aim of providing an even more enriching thermal experience to visitors,” says the responsible. The intervention focused on elements such as comfort, sustainability and authenticity. The new stage of the tank aims to strengthen the connection of visitors to space, in an immersive and revitalizing environment. Welfare remains the main priority.
Thermal water with unique benefits
Tank water is known for its therapeutic properties, a direct result of the volcanic activity of the Furnas area. The presence of minerals, such as iron, contributes to the relief of skin problems and muscle relaxation. Thermal baths, a centenary tradition in the region, now earn a new life with this renewal. The constant temperature of water and the natural environment create a sensation of rare comfort.
New phase, same essence
With this reopening, Parque Terra Nostra reinforces its position as one of the mandatory visit places in the Azores. The balance between the preservation of historical identity and the introduction of modern solutions is an example of how tourism can evolve in a sustainable way. The renewal of the thermal tank is more than a physical improvement: it is the beginning of a new era for one of the most iconic spaces on São Miguel Island.
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