The
Spa
The definitive institutionalisation of the spa comes about thanks to the enthusiastic and persistent spirit of Dr. José Gardete Martins (1869-1957) who, facing numerous difficulties and misunderstandings, dedicated all his life to the cause of therapeutical use of Fonte Santa’s waters.
The granting of a permit exploration concession of the thermal aquiferous took
place on the 9th of January 1907 and was inaugurated in 1940.
Monfortinho’s waters are hipomineralized, bicarbonated, sodic, calcic and magnesic, having one of the highest contents of silica of the portuguese thermal waters. The temperature at the spring is of 30,5ºC. The water presents a pH of 5.45. The river’s volume reaches 25 l/second.
Dermatological affections, functional colonopathies, hepato-biliaire diseases
and some gynecological chronicle situations are among the main groups of treated
pathologies.
The spa is situated at the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, at about a 70 km distance of Castelo Branco, at the foot of the Serra de Penha Garcia, close to the right bank of the river Erges, that delimits the Portuguese-Spanish border.
ENTERTAINING FEATURES
Thermal animation and quality tourism are harmoniously combined at Monfortinho. Their integration in the tranquillity that must preside the atmosphere of a therapeutical station is exemplary. Here, these two aspects are not antagonists. Quite on the contrary: the entertaining aspects work as an acknowledged complement to a true Recreational Therapy.
At the Spa, before treatments, you must have a Medical examination.
Balneotherapy and hydrotherapy: thermal bath, whirlpool, underwater jet massage, carbonic bath, effervescent bath, underwater traction, hydro massage, mineral water drinking treatment.
Physiotherapy: medical massage, segment and connective tissue massage, therapeutic exercise in water (individual and in groups).
Electrotherapy: ultrasound.
Inhalation
Drinking our mineral waters gently regulates the functioning of the stomach, bowels, kidneys and liver. It also is an effective treatment in gastric conditions and other intestinal problems.
Relaxing in thermal water is also a perfect way to release the stresses and strains of modern life. Come and stay with us for a couple of days. You will feel the difference...
Itinerary - how to reach Termas de Monfortinho
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