THERMAL TOURISM ON BARCELONA’S DOORSTEP
Enjoying the virtues of thermal tourism inBarcelonais easy. There are no less then five spa towns near the city whose fine mineral and medicinal waters are ideal for health treatments. The effects of their waters vary with factors like temperature and chemical composition. These towns and other establishments offer everything from traditional baths to the latest trends in well-being (choco-therapy, hot stones, ect.) with advice from their medical teams and other professionals, as well as a range of alternative tourist attractions, among them historical traditions. You can complement your stay with a bit of tourism: Modernista tours, museums, architectural heritage, gastronomy, nature ect.
Arenys de Mar – Balneario Titus
Reopened in 1992 with modern facilities, a large garden and outdoor swimming pool with t
hermal water. Beach only50 metersaway.
Tel. 937.912.076 – www.balnearitius.com
Caldes d’Estrac – Banys Termals de Caldes d’Estrac
This is the only municipally-owned thermal center inCatalonia, located on the site of an ancient Roman spa.
Tel. 937.912.605 – www.banystermals.com
Caldes d’Estrac – Hotel Colón Talasso Termal 4****
Set right on the sea front, newly built avant-garde facilities. Offer special passes for spa treatments and thalassotherapy.
Tel. 937.910.400 – www.hotel-colon.net
Caldes de Montbui – Balneari Broquetes 
Located in the historic town centre, this complex forms part of the protected thermal town, with priceless Modernista elements.
Tel. 938.650.100 – www.grupbroquetas.com
Caldes de Montbui – Termes Victòria
Set in the town’s mail square, it overlooks the best preserved Roman Baths inCatalonia. Unique building dating back to the seventeenth century.
Tel. 938.650.150 – www.termesvictoria.com
La Garriga – Termes La Garriga
Half an hour from the centre ofBarcelona, this spa hotel’s unique and exclusive facilities are built in Noucentista in style.
Tel. 938.717.086 – www.termes.com
Tona – Balneari Codina
Since 1913. Sulphurous waters. New services include bamboo cane massages and one-day anti-stress packs.
Tel. 938.870.314 – www.balnearicodina.com
For further information: www.diba.cat/turismo
