![]() ![]() There are multiple pools with mineral water to bathe in, a fully stocked sushi restaurant, massages, and facial treatments. Here you’ll find Termas de Outariz, a Japanese-style hot springs treatment center. You can stay at the hotel, eat at the specialty restaurant, book massages in the spa, and finish your day watching the sunset from the thermal pools.Īnother luxurious way to take the waters is in Ourense. The resort is located in Granada and unless you’re there to experience the greater culture, there’s no reason you have to leave the grounds. One that has all the bells and whistles is Balneario de Zújar, a hotel and spa where hot springs are just one of the many things that lead to ultimate relaxation. If you’re looking for a hot springs experience that includes some pampering, these balnearios will be a perfect fit. Alhama de Aragón thermal lake in Zaragoza, SpainĬurated Experiences Termas de Outariz.Pozas A Chavasqueira in Ourense, SpainTermas de Alhama in Granada, Spain.Roman Caldaria of Bande in Bande, Spain.Aigües Termals de Montanejos (only free during the off-season) in Castellón, Spain.Las Pozas de Arnedillo in Arnedillo, Spain.Other free spots to bath in hot springs include: Both of these locations have access to amazing views, allowing for mental relaxation as well as physical treatment. They then leave the water to allow the mud coating to dry. Here, locals and travelers alike wade into the spring to cover themselves in highly enriched mud. This has been attributed both to the water and to the church attached to the springs.Īnother unique experience available to anyone is Las Charcas Mud Baths. This hot spring, which stays around 24 degrees Celsius (75° F) year-round, has long been believed to have curative properties. In Tarragona, on the 1st Sunday of May, you can witness (or join!) a group of people making the pilgrimage to the healing waters of La Fontcalda. ![]() What sets the different Spanish hot springs apart is their falling into one of two categories: paid experiences and free. In the south of Spain, Islam’s focus on good hygiene and purity led to the creation of several Arab-style baths. What makes Spain stand out from the rest of Europe is that the mineral bathing practice only grew and did so under the influence of another culture. It was believed that a long soak in the hot water was a means of re-establishing that internal balance. This was also when the idea of bodily “imbalances” started to take over. Like many other European nations, the first organized use of hot springs for therapy came from the proliferation of Greek culture. There are both paid and free, primitive thermal mineral springs found throughout the country. Spain has a history of utilizing natural hot springs, though there the formal spas are called “balnearios”. Guide to Spain’s Natural Thermal Springs As Burgas in Galicia, Spain. Termas de Outariz (Hot Springs) – Ourense, Spain Map of Hot Springs in ESP ![]()
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