We went to the thermal baths and spent about 1.5 hours there. The main pool is interesting. Water temperature was ideal. The water jets were different than what I've seen before but efficient. Everyone needs to wear a cap (supplied), a bit weird I find. The whole design is not intuitive and has no proper signage or instructions. Safety is a problem as I slipped and almost fell on my back as I exited the 'surprise' shower. So be careful. The place is in dire need of renovations. The steam room was out of order and the sauna was occupied, quite small it seems. It was clean enough even though everything looked old.

Caldas is a quaint little town with unusual rock formations right besides the roadside parking. It has beautiful little boutiques of crafts. The restaurants are a bit pricy knowing it is the tourists that will be willing to pay for it. The walk around the water source is very peaceful. Monchique is also a very nice town to visit. The restaurants are very good and not overpriced. We enjoyed our visit.

So charming and traditional. Small village in the heart of Monchique mountains. I believe this is the exit point of the famous drinking waters. We visited at the end of Aug so the waters weren’t exactly flowing as it hasn’t rained for months. But well worth a visit anyway. Beautiful huge boulders and stone picnic tables. Huge trees in a forest that tranquil setting. We loved our visit. Pretty little square in the middle of the village to stop and have a drink.