Piscina Natural da Ponta da Ferraria

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This is one of those places that sounds fake until you’re actually in it. Ponta da Ferraria is not a pool and not really a beach, it’s the ocean, with a natural volcanic pool where the sea water heats up. The temperature depends entirely on the tide. At high tide, the water can be around 18–19°C (64–66°F) and feels pretty normal. At low tide, it can easily reach 29–30°C (84–86°F) and turns into a proper hot bath in salt water. In winter, with cold air and rough weather, this place is absolutely surreal. Just don’t expect a calm, spa-like soak. It’s still the Atlantic. Waves, wind, and water movement are part of the experience. You’re not sitting still on a rock, you’re constantly adjusting and swimming. That’s the trade-off.

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