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Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park
Small timber houses scattered under tall trees in an old spa park, where the mineral springs of northern Portugal have drawn visitors for generations.
The morning starts with birdsong and the smell of damp leaves. Instead of a hotel block, you sleep in a compact modern house set among the trees of a historic spa park in the hills of Trás-os-Montes, the inland north of Portugal.
Pedras Salgadas is the name on a well-known bottle of Portuguese sparkling water, and the springs are the reason the park exists. The spa uses the same mineral water, and the paths through the woods are made for slow walks.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park
We like it for a quiet break built around nature and water rather than sights. The houses are small and modern, the park is calm, and it makes a good contrast to a few busy days in Porto.
You need a car, and the area is rural, so evenings are quiet and the choice of restaurants is limited. Travellers who want a beach, nightlife or a city on the doorstep should look elsewhere.
What you get
- Small eco-houses among the trees
- Treehouses for a more unusual night
- Thermal spa with local mineral water
- Mineral springs in the old spa park
- Easiest reached by car
A day at Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park
- Morning
- A walk through the park while mist still hangs in the trees.
- Midday
- A drive into the hills of Trás-os-Montes for lunch.
- Afternoon
- A long session in the thermal spa.
- Evening
- A glass of Douro wine on the deck of your house.
Location
Pedras Salgadas, Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Portugal
Open in MapsQuestions about Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park
Where is Pedras Salgadas Spa and Nature Park?
It lies in the village of Pedras Salgadas in the Trás-os-Montes region of northern Portugal, inland from Porto. A car is the simplest way to get there.
What kind of rooms does Pedras Salgadas Spa and Nature Park have?
Guests stay in small, modern eco-houses spread around the park, and there are also treehouses for those who want something more unusual.
Does Pedras Salgadas Spa and Nature Park have a spa?
Yes. The resort grew up around mineral springs, and the thermal spa uses the local water for baths and treatments.
Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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