Caldas de Aregos Portugal
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At departure or passage at this port
Tauck Cruises (20 Cruises)
ms Andorinha
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Frequently Asked Questions
At the foot of the thermal baths themselves, on the Douro, about ninety kilometres upstream of Porto. The call immediately takes on the air of a short cure.
A thermal spa village in the municipality of Resende, grown around a hot spring whose therapeutic use is documented from the 12th century. A faint smell of sulphur water hangs near the pools.
Yes: indoor pool overlooking the Douro, Turkish bath, mud treatments and massages under warm water jets. Places are limited, so ask on board before going ashore.
Respiratory, skin and rheumatic conditions, along with musculoskeletal complaints. In the mid-20th century the establishment was among the most respected in the country.
The riverside walk along the marina and the river beach, then a climb through the village for views over the river and the terraced vineyards on the far bank.
Yes, at the river beach where people from Resende swim in summer, in calm fresh water. It is the local gathering place in the warm months.
Resende cherries, celebrated every summer and the pride of the whole municipality. Depending on the season, stalls also offer citrus and highland honey, and cafes serve convent pastries.
Yes, the surroundings lend themselves to it, among gardens, hydrangeas and granite houses. The rhythm is that of a mountain village set beside water: slow, steady, punctuated by church bells.
About thirty kilometres upstream. Régua's busy quays feel a day away, so complete is the quiet at Caldas de Aregos.
Anyone happy with a stop that offers no monuments and no grand narrative. It trades in the body, the water and time slowing down. Those looking for guided tours will come away empty-handed.
