Villas Termales: Spain's healthiest and most special waters
Thermal tourism is on the rise and Spain is a perfect destination for it. If you are looking for this type of escape, with water as the main attraction, dozens of Spanish spots open the doors of their spas to you.The Villas Termales association brings together more than 70 towns with special waters located in unique cultural and natural settings for a complete experience. Stunning landscapes, valuable monuments, wineries, and top-quality restaurants are some of their added attractions. Their digital catalogue will be very useful in finding your ideal destination. You can search by water type, region, or other tourist attractions such as cultural heritage, wine, gastronomy, and more. Thanks to this practical search engine, you can easily plan your thermal spa trip.At spain.info, we show you a small selection of the unique and charming thermal spa towns in Spain. Bathing is just the beginning of a wonderful experience focused on caring for your body and mind. Ready to dive in?
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Alange (Badajoz)
Search for: radioactive water and Extremadura.Spa and what makes the town special: the Balneario de Alange has Roman baths dating back two millennia (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO) as well as 19th-century and modern baths. The Alange reservoir boasts a long inland beach, and less than half an hour away are major Roman monuments of Mérida, such as the amphitheatre and the theatre.Its waters: although the term "radioactive" might sound unsettling, in the context of thermal waters, it's not. Its naturally high concentration of radon gas makes it ideal for treating nervous conditions, osteoarthritis, arthritis, hypertension, and even sleep disorders or anxiety.How to get there: it is only 20 kilometres from Mérida, one of Spain's 15 World Heritage Cities . By car, you can get there in two hours from Seville and in three and a half hours from Madrid.
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Naval (Huesca)
Search for: saltwater and Aragon.Spa and what makes the town special: the Salinar de Naval baths are located half a kilometre from the centre of this hilltop town, where the tower of the Church of Santa María stands out. This entire Somontano de Barbastro region is a paradise for lovers of active tourism, from hiking and canyoning to via ferratas and mountain biking.Its waters: this spa is known as "the Dead Sea of the Somontano" due to the high salinity of its springs (26%), similar to the mythical lake of the Near East. In its outdoor pools, you will not only float effortlessly, but bathing in them will also be beneficial for skin problems, post-operative recovery, anxiety, and stress.How to get there: located inland in the province of Huesca (Aragon), it's an hour's drive from the city of Huesca and two hours from Zaragoza, the regional capital.
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El Vendrell (Tarragona)
Search for: silicate water.Spa and what makes the town special: on the Costa Daurada, next to a long stretch of sand, lies the Playa de Coma-ruga Spa Resort. The town centre of El Vendrell boasts a rich historical heritage and an open-air mural museum. The Penedès wine region is world famous for its cavas and wines.Its waters: with a high concentration of salts, its waters are ideal for treating skin conditions, joint and bone pain, rheumatism, and sciatica.How to get there: it is less than an hour's drive from Barcelona via the C-32 motorway.
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O Grove (Pontevedra)
Search for: lithium water.Spas and what makes the town special: several spa hotels coexist on the island of A Toxa, connected to the town centre of O Grove by a curious 150-metre bridge. In this beautiful setting of green, rugged coastline, a famous soap is still made, and it's a paradise for seafood lovers. It is also part of the well-known Rías Baixas wine designation of origin .Its waters are beneficial for respiratory, rheumatic, and skin conditions, and even for children's growth.How to get there: it is located in the famous Galician region of Rías Baixas. It is 45 kilometres from Pontevedra, the provincial capital, and you can reach it by road in an hour and a half from A Coruña.
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Tolox (Málaga)
Search for: carbonated water and Andalusia.Spa and what makes the town special: its historic spa, opened in 1867, is located just outside the old town of Tolox, a unique white village in the Málaga mountains. The possibilities for hiking or biking in the Sierra de las Nieves National Park are endless, and the Spanish fir (pinsapo), a type of fir unique in the world, grows there.Its waters: In Spain, you can try unique treatments at various thermal centres, and a special feature of the Tolox Spa is its specialisation in respiratory treatments (allergies, sinusitis, bronchitis, etc.), thanks to the carbonated water that releases gas which is inhaled.How to get there: it is only an hour's drive from the city of Málaga, capital of the Costa del Sol.
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