SAUNA 81°C
Sauna, ice bath and shower module with warm architectural lighting

SAUNA 81°C · Portugal

Custom saunas & ice baths in Portugal

Finnish sauna design for Portuguese villas, quintas, hotels and retreats — from Lisbon and the Atlantic coast to the Douro and the North. Based in Moimenta da Beira, with projects already delivered in Portugal.

Based in Portugal, not shipped in.

SAUNA 81°C is based in Moimenta da Beira, in the north of Portugal. Robert leads every Portuguese project: site visits where useful, design and product selection, then delivery with our trusted transport partner and installation by our team or experienced local teams we work with. One contact from the first sketch to the first löyly.

Where we work

Lisbon, Cascais & Sintra

Villas, townhouses with terraces and boutique hotels. Glass saunas by the pool, compact saunas for courtyards and rooftops.

Ericeira & the west coast

Surf houses, retreats and sea-view rentals. Sauna and cold plunge after the surf, with materials chosen for salt air and Atlantic wind.

Douro & the North

Quintas, wine estates and rural tourism. With cold winters the sauna is used all year — wood-fired or electric, looking over the vineyards.

Elsewhere in Portugal

Comporta, Alentejo, the Algarve and the islands. Send us the site and we'll plan it.

Who we work with

Villa & quinta owners

The sauna as part of the whole picture — pool, terrace, outdoor shower and a place to cool down — designed around the architecture of the house.

Hotels, rentals & rural tourism

Reliability first: electric heaters on timers, robust timber, easy cleaning and simple controls for guests and staff. A wellness space that helps bookings, from Alojamento Local villas to boutique hotels.

Retreats & wellness centres

Group capacity, hard-wearing benches and a clear circuit between heat, cold and shower, built for daily use.

Architects & developers

We join early with drawings, technical data and power, water and drainage requirements, so the wellness space is planned with the building, not added after.

Built for the Portuguese climate

Atlantic coast
Salt air, humidity and wind. Thermally modified timber, stainless fixings and sealed glazing.
Interior & North
Cold, damp winters and hot, dry summers. Insulation and heater sized for year-round use.
Hot summers
Shade for the cabin, and a chiller sized to keep the ice bath cold in August.

Five starting points. One standard of build.

Each model is a proven structure we adapt to your site. Sizes, benches, glass, heating and cladding are specified with you.

Five steps, one contact.

  1. 01

    Enquiry

    Send us the site, the room dimensions or a rough drawing. We answer with questions, not a price list.

  2. 02

    Design & quote

    Agree the layout, heating, finishes, quotation and delivery requirements.

  3. 03

    Build

    Your project is built to the agreed specification with our manufacturing partners.

  4. 04

    Delivery & install

    Transport with our trusted logistics partner; installation by our team or trusted local teams, planned around your site.

  5. 05

    Aftercare

    Discuss maintenance and support for your sauna, spa or ice bath.

Before we begin

Frequently asked questions

Do you work all over Portugal?

Yes. We are based in the north and work regularly in Lisbon, Cascais and on the coast. Madeira and the Azores are possible on request.

Do I need a licence to install a sauna in Portugal?

It depends on the municipality, the zoning of the property and whether the structure is fixed or movable. Your architect or the Câmara Municipal can confirm what is required. We supply drawings, specifications and technical data to support any application.

Is my electricity supply enough for an electric sauna?

An electric sauna heater often needs more power than a standard home contract. We check your contracted power (potência contratada) and whether you have single- or three-phase supply, size the heater and tell you what is needed. Your electrician or energy supplier can increase the power if required.

Wood-fired or electric?

Wood-fired gives the softest, most traditional löyly but needs a wood store, a chimney and someone to tend the fire. Electric heats on a schedule and can be controlled remotely, which suits rentals and hotels. In rural areas, check the rules on fires during the critical wildfire period.

How much does a custom sauna or ice bath cost?

Every project is built for its site, so the price depends on size, heating, finishes and access. Send a photo or the dimensions and we'll prepare a budget range.

What is the lead time?

Some models can ship from stock. Custom projects typically take 4–10 weeks from approved design to installation. We build to a queue, so booking early for spring and summer helps.

Is a sauna worth it for a rental property?

Saunas and cold plunges are among the features guests look for. For rentals we recommend electric heating on a timer, durable timber and simple controls, so the sauna works for every guest without staff on hand.

Tell us where the sauna goes in Portugal.

A photo of the site, the room dimensions or a sketch is enough to begin. We'll discuss your project and prepare a budget range.