Parque Terra Nostra

We visited for the baths. The bath was nice. There are no lockers and the temporary change rooms can get a little crowded. I imagine this will be better after the construction. I would also recommend visiting the park trails if you can. It's a beautiful park!

Visited in February 2024, and we were lucky to have a cerulean blue sky and mild temperatures for us to enjoy the tank and the gardens. However, even with rain is a memorable experience due the water being so deliciously warm. In fact, probably in the Summer the heat will be more difficult to endure (wouldn’t know as I’ve always visited in cooler weather).

The garden is massive and we spent an entire morning exploring the nooks and crannies of it before enjoying the waters.
Please be aware the water is naturally hot and yellow - it is a volcanic island, after all. The colour is because of iron, so do not use the designer swimsuit you might have as it will be ruined. Preferably wear a dark and old one (swimsuit or bikini) to avoid staining an expensive one and be prepared for dry hair afterwards.
The park is undergoing improvement works so there are no changing rooms, however there are shower cubicles (only cold water, I’m afraid) where you can change, and there are enough toilets around the tank. There is also hanging places for your clothes that are protected from the rain.
Eating in the park is not allowed, but there is a restaurant on site (didn’t try) and you can leave for a bite in town and return using the same ticket.

Whatever the season is an absolutely gorgeous place right in the centre of Furnas (one of my favourite places in São Miguel).

Absolute highlight of our trip. The garden is stunning, even with parts of it undergoing construction/improvements. We’re definitely taking back inspiration for our home garden. The thermal pool was also very enjoyable. We saved it for last after walking around the garden for 45 minutes. On Feb. 6, 2024 the entrance and changing areas are undergoing improvements. The changing rooms are temporary but certainly passable. We came with our bathing suits on underneath our clothes. Right next to the pool are stands (look like umbrellas) to hang up your belongings. We brought our own towels and dark colored swimsuits (as others suggested).

This is a must do while on the island.

5 star terms, worth visiting and enjoying the parc. We visited on a rainy day, and it was a great experience even with the mist around. On a small note, they were renovating, so therefore the dressing rooms and lockers were poor, make sure to bring plastic bags if you go on a rainy day to protect your stuff. Other than this great place to visit, rain or sun!

The park is stunning, offering a delightful opportunity for a peaceful and leisurely small hike. It boasts a wide array of attractions, from the vibrant and colorful flowers to the majestic trees and serene lakes. Additionally, there are captivating animal sculptures that add a unique charm to the park. If you intend to explore every nook and cranny, be prepared to allocate up to 2 hours of your time. However, for those seeking a swifter experience, you can breeze through in just 40 minutes with fast passes. Following your adventure, treat yourself to some well-deserved relaxation by indulging in a soothing soak in the hot pool.

Gorgeous park and the hot springs are incredible. We came here during a tour and unfortunately only had an hour to spend there but even so, it was enough to see how beautiful the place is. Will have to return another day! Remember to not wear a bathing suit or towels that you like because the iron-coloured water will stain them. I would also recommend wearing your bathing suit upon entering the park so that you don't have to wait in line at the changing rooms (they are currently constructing bigger and better changing rooms so that might change once they have renovated rooms, but the temporary structures have 3 rooms and only a few bathrooms and showers). After soaking in the water for a while, I suggest taking a walk through the gardens because they were absolutely stunning, magical almost.

The park was very beautiful to walk through. We enjoyed some time in the thermal pool. And the bar restaurant in the hotel was delicious!

The gardens were beautiful and the natural hot spring bath was lovely. When we visited there was ongoing construction including temporary showers/changing rooms - these were very basic and also meant there was quite a long queue to change/shower. At this price level (€10 for entry to both the bath/garden with no time limit) that’s more than fair enough and it’s still amazing value with these issues. Albeit, if the showering/changing situation was less basic/cleaner with less queues, this would improve the overall experience and we would have been more than happy to pay more.
Info: there are iron deposits in the spring water which might stain your skin/swimwear/towels.

As part of our Viator tour, we stopped here. To enter the thermal bath, it was 10 euros each. The water colors your suit some, due to the iron. It is wonderful and makes you feel so good. I would love to stay longer but had more to see on this day.

Excellent for bathing and exploring through very peaceful gardens. I would recommend strolling through the gardens for about 45 minutes to an hour and then follow it up with a soak in the bath. Bring your darker colored swimwear and towel to avoid staining your swimwear/towel.

Beautiful park revealing an abundance of endemic plants of the area. You can have a beautiful and lovely stroll in the park or a bath in the termal pool. There is a 10 euro entrance fee/person and they have facilities for shower after bathing. Please note there are some works taking place in the park so not everything is accessible to visitors.

Pros:
No line to buy tickets 10/10.
The park was 10/10 stunning, and had multiple mini sections.
The food at the bar was 8.5/10, we ordered the vegan burger and it was good!
The swimming pool is 9.5/10 big, and there is plenty of space to swim.
The restrooms outside were 10/10, I was surprised to see toilets that were clean and smelled good.
We didn't stay at the hotel, but we went inside to look for food and it looks fancy😅

Cons:
The website was 7.5/10 a little difficult to navigate on the phone.
The odor of the pool was not too nice 8/10. It smelled like wet metal. But that shouldn't affect your overall experience lol.
If you have a rental car, be prepared to look for a parking space 7.5/10. It took us ~5 mins to find a spot.

But overall, everyone needs to come to this amazing place.

Didn't see the hotel except for the lobby but it was very nice. The park is great - very big with lots of paths, interesting plants & water features. We knew about the water color in the main thermal bath & it was great. I don't like hot tubs, but this was cooler than that for sure. Thoroughly enjoyable & relaxing. Highly recommend checking out this spot.

We didnt stay at the hotel, only visited the park. It was "winter" when we went, but the park was still phenomenal to walk around. It must be breathtaking in the spring and summer when all of the flowers are in full bloom.

10 euros to enter the park and use the thermal pool. The minerals which are dissolved in the hot spring water which fills the pool have a wide variety of medicinal benefits. The colour will wash off your towel and swimsuit...lol

Very crowded if you want to visit Thermal bath. Only one toilet, changing room and shower! The water is dull because of the clay and your swimsuit will be stained orange/brown. Otherwise very relaxing and a beautiful garden.

Beautiful park and the mineral spring pool was amazing. Took away my chronic pain in my shoulder, neck & back. I felt so great for the rest of the day. The park is majestic in so many ways. I could walk around there all day!

Definitely a must-see when visiting the island. It’s a vast vast park that’s so wonderfully kept. Lots to see and of course after you spend time walking around and exploring you can jump into the hot springs.

The garden itself is huge, we walked for about 1h and didn't see everything.
The hot spring is amazing, don't be discouraged by the colour of the water. Very recommended when visiting São Miguel.

Beautiful park. Bathe in their natural hot spring pool full of Iron! Very relaxing, and would return in a heartbeat.