São Pedro do Sul, in Portugal, is most famous for its thermal spas – Termas De S. Pedro Do Sul being one of the most popular. This natural spring was discovered around the time of the Romans and has encouraged tourists to visit the area for around 2,000 years. It’s located in the north of Portugal and is best known for its benefits to joint pain and mobility.
The natural waters have healing properties that help with rheumatic diseases as well as respiratory conditions. Termas De S. Pedro Do Sul is also surrounded by plenty of nature, helping add a more relaxing feel to the spa. However, lots of outdoor activities are conducted throughout this area, including boat rides, tennis and horse riding.
As well as the thermal spas, the town has other tourist-friendly attractions such as Bioparque. This natural camping park is situated within the forest of Piãso and has plenty of activities for tourists, such as hiking, swimming and adventure sports like mountain climbing. The water running down from the Serra da Arada Mountains generates energy through the use of water mills scattered around the area.