- Features of thermal springs in Spain
- La Garriga
- Montbrio del Camp
- Ourense
- Blanes
- Archena
- Panticosa
- Baths of Carratrac
- Caldes de Montbui
Thermal springs in Spain (over 120), as well as local spa hotels (about 100) and thalassotherapy centers (over 30) offer travelers to improve their health.
Features of thermal springs in Spain
In the Valencian region alone, there are more than 100 mineral and thermal springs with temperatures up to + 29-30˚C. The purpose of these waters is to treat digestive and respiratory problems, as well as to be used in aesthetic cosmetology.
In Malaga, it will be possible to cure skin and orthopedic problems, as well as to undergo a course of underwater massage and cosmetic procedures there, for which they use + 24-degree water.
As for thermal hotels, vacationers should pay attention to the “Gran Hotel Cascada” (Zaragoza). In the hotel, built on a thermal lake (+34 degrees), healing water (it contains magnesium, sulfur, calcium and other elements) is used for thermal procedures, baths and inhalations (indications: rheumatism, diseases of the respiratory system).
La Garriga
The water from the spring has a temperature of +56 degrees, and it is used for cosmetic and relaxing procedures, as well as for the treatment of insomnia and orthopedic problems. This water, which contains silicon, NaCl, fluoride ions, is actively used in the thermal center at the Gran Hotel Balneario Blancafort.
Montbrio del Camp
Staying at Termes Montbrio Spa Ressort & Park will be able not only to stand under the hydromassage cascades, steam in a sauna or a Roman steam room, but also take a dip in one of the small pools (located in a man-made cave labyrinth), which are filled with hot water directly from a local source. And those who get warm enough can look into the ice plunge pool (there is a stone pebble, which is worth walking along, as well as an underground waterfall - it is recommended to stand under its cold streams), to which a suspended bridge will lead.
Ourense
It will be possible to find the thermal spring in Ourense on the Las Bourgas square. The spring is ennobled in such a way that its + 68-degree water flows out of the fountains and rushes into the pool, which is surrounded by modern sculptures.
Thanks to this water, guests of Ourense will be able to normalize metabolism, cure rheumatic diseases, diseases of the urinary tract and skin. So, for this purpose, they should visit the “Chavasqueira” balnearium, which has 3 swimming pools (the water has different temperatures). There you will also be able to pamper yourself with a Japanese massage. Well, in the vicinity of Ourense, you will be able to find another source - Mino de Vega (water +69, 2˚C), on the territory of which there are free public swimming pools (the area of the largest is 200 square meters).
Blanes
They rush to Blanes to get the opportunity to restore metabolism, cure rheumatism and get rid of oral problems with + 42-degree thermal water.
In your free time from treatment, it is worth strolling through the Botanical Garden (it is a place where about 3000 trees grow; its territory consists of 3 main zones, which in turn are subdivided into subzones) and explore the San Juan Castle (a castle built in the 12th century is the decoration of the eponymous mountains; of the surviving buildings, the watchtower deserves the attention of tourists - from it the national flag of Catalonia is still raised, and in addition, amazing views of the city of Blanes and the coast open from there). Vacationers here at the end of July will be able to attend the fireworks competition (the venue is the city beach).
Archena
Local thermal water (+52 degrees) treats the effects of trauma, people suffering from neuroses, depression, rheumatism, skin diseases, and breathing problems. In addition, it will allow the skin to return to its former elasticity. The medical and sanatorium complex in Archena offers vacationers to have a massage, take a hydromassage shower, undergo a course of mud and paraffin treatment.
Panticosa
In Panticos + 26-31-degree water is used to treat respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, sciatica and other ailments. The Panticosa Wellness Center features thermal and hydromassage pools; gymnastic, physiotherapy and sunbathing rooms; Turkish bath and Finnish sauna; massage rooms.
Baths of Carratrac
The baths occupy an area of 1800 square meters, and in addition to pools with thermal water, there are jacuzzis, hammam, fountains. The thermal water of Karratraka is enriched with magnesium, sulfur and calcium and has anti-allergic, antiseptic, anti-anaphylactic, antioxidant effects.
Caldes de Montbui
Officially, the resort was known back in the ancient Roman era, and today the local thermal springs use water from hot springs (temperature + 74˚C) to restore immunity, carry out anti-aging procedures, heal patients from rheumatism and undergo prevention of respiratory diseases.
