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THE VALLEY IS THE SPA
Explore Terrabona’s SurroundingsAt Terrabona, wellbeing begins beyond the walls.
It begins in the Boaventura Valley—in the Laurissilva forest, along ancient paths, beside flowing streams and in the clear waters of Madeira’s north coast.
Surrounded by vineyards, mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Terrabona is an invitation to experience nature slowly and with all the senses. Walk, breathe, swim, pause and reconnect—before returning to the privacy and tranquillity of the retreat.
WALK INTO THE LAURISSILVA
Step outside Terrabona and enter one of Madeira’s most unspoilt green valleys, where the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva descends from the mountains towards the sea.
Follow nearby trails and levadas through ancient forest, agricultural terraces and landscapes shaped by water and volcanic stone. These walks can be enjoyed independently and at your own rhythm, allowing silence, birdsong, mist, scents and changing light to guide the experience.
Here, walking becomes more than exploration. It becomes an authentic, self-guided forest bath—a natural ritual of slowing down, breathing deeply and reconnecting with the landscape.
BATHE IN MADEIRA’S NATURAL WATERS
Continue the journey and discover the natural pools, bathing areas and crystal-clear waters of Madeira’s north coast.
Depending on weather and sea conditions, guests can swim in volcanic pools and sheltered natural lagoons, feeling the freshness and energy of the Atlantic landscape. Freshwater streams and waterfalls also shape the Boaventura Valley, revealing another dimension of an island where water connects mountain, forest and ocean.
Every swim is an immersion in Madeira’s wild nature: elemental, revitalising and unforgettable.
YOUR IMMERSIVE NATURE JOURNEY
A Terrabona day may begin among the vineyards, continue along a Laurissilva trail and lead to a refreshing swim in natural waters.
There is no need to rush and no fixed choreography. Guests choose their own rhythm:
WALK. BREATHE. SWIM. RETURN. REST.
Our team will be pleased to recommend relxed routes and bathing locations according to each guest’s interests, physical condition and the weather and sea conditions of the day.
RETURN TO TERRABONA
After exploring the valley, return to the stillness of Terrabona.
Relax beside the pool, enjoy the warmth of the sauna, practise yoga or simply sit in silence overlooking the vineyards and mountains. To deepen this moment of restoration, experience a massage with grape seed oil—a vineyard-inspired ritual combining relaxation, care and a connection to the essence of Terrabona.
Complete the experience with a glass of Terrabona wine and allow the sensations of the day to settle.
Terrabona’s immersive spa begins in the Boaventura Valley and continues throughout the entire property. The forest, water, vineyards, stone, ocean air and silence become part of one continuous wellbeing journey—a true spa without walls.
