Termas de São Vicente

Set in Pinheiro, in the municipality of Penafiel in northern Portugal, the Palace Hotel & Spa Termas de São Vicente is a thermal resort built around what it describes as the most sulfurous mineral waters in the country. The historic palace-style property pairs a working thermal spa with a four-star hotel, a restaurant and event halls, all in a quiet setting on the edge of the city.

Thermal water and source

The mineral water captured at the São Vicente springs is a sulfurous water, hypomineralised and weakly mineralised, of the sodium bicarbonate type, fluorinated, sulfhydrated and alkaline in reaction. It emerges at an average temperature of around 18.5°C, classifying it as a cool, hypothermal water. Its therapeutic uses are officially recognised by the Portuguese health authorities for rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions, respiratory disorders and certain skin diseases.

Pools and baths

• Dynamic thermal-water pool
• Thermal bathing centre (Balneário Termal) with treatment programmes for health and relaxation

Spa and wellness

The wellness area extends the thermal experience with facilities and treatments for relaxation and recovery.

• Sauna
• Turkish steam bath
• Spa treatments
• Equipped gymnasium

Hotel and dining

The four-star Palace Hotel & Spa provides a range of rooms, including single rooms in its historic wing, with nightly rates roughly between €55 and €220. Guests dine at the O Conforto restaurant, which serves regional cuisine, alongside a bar. Noble halls and conference rooms host weddings, celebrations and business events.

Setting

The resort sits at Pinheiro, 4575-373 Penafiel, in the green countryside of Portugal's Porto region, combining spa tourism with easy access to the surrounding area.