Termas de Chaves (Aquae Salutem)
Aquae Salutem is the open-air part of the Termas de Chaves bathhouse, whose present building opened in 1972, with naturally hot hydrodynamic pools at 30 to 36 °C, a sauna, a Turkish bath and an ice fountain. The spring rises at 76 °C, and the town took its Roman name, Aquae Flaviae, from Emperor Titus Flavius Vespasianus.
WhatThermal bath, ChavesPortugalNatural thermal water
WhenOpen all yearPools 30 to 36 °C
Hot roomsSauna and Turkish bath only with the Entrada Completa (30 EUR for 90 minutes); the pools-only ticket is 22 EUR
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CostEntrada Completa, acesso manhã ou tarde ou noite (full entry, morning, afternoon or evening session), 90 minutos consecutivos€30As of Oct 2026
AccessA health professional from Termas de Chaves must assess each visitor first, and a signed responsibility statement is required. Sessions must be booked in advance; capacity is 104 people. Pools are about 1.2 m deep.Timed tickets14+
Getting in
- Address
- Largo Tito Flávio Vespasiano 1, 5400-534 Chaves
Entry, hours and rules
- Entry
- Entrada Completa, acesso manhã ou tarde ou noite (full entry, morning, afternoon or evening session), 90 minutos consecutivos (Hydrodynamic pools, sauna, Turkish bath, ice fountain and sensory showers)€30
- Entrada Completa, Happy Hour (manhã ou tarde ou noite), 60 minutos consecutivos (Last hour of each session: 11:30 to 12:30, 18:00 to 19:00, 22:00 to 23:00)€22.50
- Entrada Parcial (partial entry, pools only), acesso manhã ou tarde ou noite, 90 minutos consecutivos (Hydrodynamic pools only)€22
- Entrada Parcial, Happy Hour (manhã ou tarde ou noite), 60 minutos consecutivos (Hydrodynamic pools only)€16.50
- Hours
- Mon09:30-12:30, 16:00-19:00
- Tue09:30-12:30, 16:00-19:00
- Wed09:30-12:30, 16:00-19:00
- Thu09:30-12:30, 16:00-19:00
- Fri09:30-12:30, 16:00-19:00, 20:00-23:00
- Sat09:30-12:30, 16:00-19:00, 20:00-23:00
- Sun09:30-12:30, 16:00-19:00
- Swimwear and rules
- Flip-flops, swimming cap, swimsuit and bathrobe are compulsory. A bathrobe and towel are lent free and returned; cap, flip-flops and swimsuit are not included.
- Children
- 14 and over. Children from 14 are allowed with an adult; under 18s must be with an adult the whole time.
- Tickets
- Timed entry slots, book ahead
- Official site
- termasdechaves.com
- Facilities
- ShowersChanging roomsLockersSaunaSteam roomOutdoor poolTowel hire