When the stresses and strains of everyday life get to you, heading to the nearest spa is sure to relax you. If you're rather partial to the odd spa day, then a stay in one of the many Costa Brava hotelswill be your holy Mecca.
When it comes to spas you'll be spoilt with choice and you'll find that there are pampering palaces aplenty. So why not forget the beach, shun the sunbathing and save the banana boat for another day.
One of the most impressive spas in the area is located in the village of Santa Coloma de Farners, just 20km south of Girona and home to the Magma Thermal Leisure Centre. A massive glass building, the spa overlooks a grassy meadow and the stunning Guilleries Mountains. As beautiful as the view is, there's much more to enjoy inside.
Inside the centre, the central spa heats up to temperatures of 36C and features a counter current river and water cascades - so don't forget your swimsuit. There are two hydro massage Jacuzzis and a hydro massage bench which you can sit on and bubble away. Keep your eyes open for cheap hotels in the area and plan your visit over a few days to get the most of it.
Caldes de Malavella is considered to be one of the original spa towns. The spa certainly has a long history involving springs and fountains and these are scattered throughout the area, with many being thermal. Recommended as an aid to various health treatments as well as for its toning properties, the bicarbonate and sodium rich waters spring up all over the town in the various spas. he Balneario Prats and Vichy Catalan both use this water and the results can be seen for yourself. You'll float back to your Costa Brava hotels as it's so relaxing.
When it comes to spas you'll be spoilt with choice and you'll find that there are pampering palaces aplenty. So why not forget the beach, shun the sunbathing and save the banana boat for another day.
One of the most impressive spas in the area is located in the village of Santa Coloma de Farners, just 20km south of Girona and home to the Magma Thermal Leisure Centre. A massive glass building, the spa overlooks a grassy meadow and the stunning Guilleries Mountains. As beautiful as the view is, there's much more to enjoy inside.
Inside the centre, the central spa heats up to temperatures of 36C and features a counter current river and water cascades - so don't forget your swimsuit. There are two hydro massage Jacuzzis and a hydro massage bench which you can sit on and bubble away. Keep your eyes open for cheap hotels in the area and plan your visit over a few days to get the most of it.
Caldes de Malavella is considered to be one of the original spa towns. The spa certainly has a long history involving springs and fountains and these are scattered throughout the area, with many being thermal. Recommended as an aid to various health treatments as well as for its toning properties, the bicarbonate and sodium rich waters spring up all over the town in the various spas. he Balneario Prats and Vichy Catalan both use this water and the results can be seen for yourself. You'll float back to your Costa Brava hotels as it's so relaxing.
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