{"id":667,"date":"2010-03-09T12:40:54","date_gmt":"2010-03-09T12:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vintageholidays.co.uk\/?p=667"},"modified":"2010-03-09T12:40:54","modified_gmt":"2010-03-09T12:40:54","slug":"top-5-andalucia-spas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/top-5-andalucia-spas\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Andalucia Spas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Andalucia Spas are mostly located at the source of natural springs. High in mineral content, the water is integral to the many treatments offered. As well as the usual massages and hydrotherapy remedies, The Spas are renowned for aiding respiratory, heart, rheumatism and arthritis and circulatory problems as well as nervous disorders.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we give you the definitive top 5 Andalusian spas,\u00a0making you aware of all the positive health and relaxation benefits of each individual Spa in Andalucia.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.balneariodechiclana.net \" target=\"_blank\">The Balneario de Chiclana<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Established in 1867 and located an hour\u2019s drive from Malaga, The Balneario de Chiclana is located 360 metres above sea level and at the entrance to the Sierra de la Nieves Natural Park. The air is clean, the climate warm and the ambiance divine!<\/p>\n<p>The therapeutic properties of the water are: natural essential metals, nitrogenous, curative radioactivity, and calcium.<\/p>\n<p>Therapy methods used include: drinking water, inhalations of natural gas, balsamic inhalations, natural gas aerosols, nasal douche, eye baths, mud spray treatments.<\/p>\n<p>The spa is open from the 1st of June to the 15th October.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_668\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-668\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/Balneario-de-Chiclana.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-668\" title=\"Balneario de Chiclana\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/Balneario-de-Chiclana.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-668\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andalucia Spa - The Balneario de Chiclana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marbellaclub.com \" target=\"_blank\">Marbella Club Hotel Golf Resort &amp; Spa<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Situated on the \u201cGolden Mile\u201d between Marbella and Puerto Banus, The Marbella Club Hotel, Golf resort and Spa offers an unparalleled level of luxury.<\/p>\n<p>The Thalasso Spa occupies 800 square metres housing state of the art facilities, such as an indoor sea water pool, Turkish baths, saunas and a relaxation room with sea views to die for.<\/p>\n<p>Treatments include Thalassotherapy, beauty treatments, weight loss and rejuvenation programmes.<\/p>\n<p>This premier Spa centre can be enjoyed seven days a week, from 11.00 to 20.00.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_669\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-669\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/marbella_club_and_Spa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-669\" title=\"marbella_club_and_Spa\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/marbella_club_and_Spa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marbella Club Hotel Golf Resort &amp; Spa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.balneariodelanjaron.com \" target=\"_blank\">Balneario de Lanjar\u00f3n, Granada<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Balneario de Lanjar\u00f3n is one of the best regarded spas in Andalucia mainly due to its natural spring water \u2018Lanjaron\u2019, which is sold throughout Spain. The spa has 5 springs of medicinal waters, which originate from the Sierra Nevada, and is often referred to as the &#8216;Fountain of Health&#8217;.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The spa is located 43 kilometers from Granada and is 500 metres above sea level with good weather all year round.<\/p>\n<p>The treatments on offer are Jacuzzi baths, underwater massage, jet and circular sprays, inhalation, steam, mud baths, massage, reflexology, electrotherapy and lymphatic drainage.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_670\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-670\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/Balneario-de-Lanjar\u00f3n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-670\" title=\"Balneario de Lanjar\u00f3n\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/Balneario-de-Lanjar\u00f3n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-670\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Balneario de Lanjar\u00f3n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.balneario-graena.com \" target=\"_blank\">Balneario Graena, Grenada<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Dating as far back as the 15th Century, the Balneario Graena Spa is situated in the village of Ba\u00f1os, 50 kilometers from Granada city. The spa itself is positioned right in the heart of spectacular mountainous countryside and is steeped in history, with churches, caves and old Moorish dwellings nearby &#8211; all well worth visiting.<\/p>\n<p>There are 45 baths, 2 pools (or plunge pools) with a maximum capacity of 5 people, 2 saunas or steam baths, 3 massage showers, 3 jet sprays, 2 inhalers, 3 massage rooms and a room for mud treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Treatments include baths, massage shower, jet spray, steam baths and sauna, inhalations, mud baths and massage.<\/p>\n<p>The Spa is open from the first week in March to end of November<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_671\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-671\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/balneario-graena.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-671\" title=\"balneario graena\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/balneario-graena.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Balneario Graena - Andalucia Spa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thermasdecarratraca.com\/index.php?language=eng&amp;PHPSESSID=fd516af56eece9bf9e5796fb262b5a41\" target=\"_blank\">Balneario Carratraca, M\u00e1laga<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Located in the foothills of Sierra Blanquilla, the small village of Carratraca is known as the Diamond of Malaga and its sulphurous spring waters have been recognised since Roman times as some of the best in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Famous guests of the past include Lord Byron, Empress Eugenia of Montijo (wife of Napoleon III) and the Prince of Asturias and future King of Spain, Fernando VII, Rainer Mar\u00eda Rilke.<\/p>\n<p>The spa was renovated in 2007 and now offers neoclassical style with high ceilings and black and white floor tiles&#8230; absolutely stunning!<\/p>\n<p>The special properties of the waters and the service in the Spa have earned awards in M\u00e1laga, Madrid, Barcelona, and a &#8216;Gold Medal&#8217; in Paris.<\/p>\n<p>There are a wide variety of treatments on offer, but do be aware that this isn\u2019t the cheapest spa (but almost definitely the most luxurious)!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_672\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-672\" style=\"width: 242px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/Balneario-Carratraca-M\u00e1laga.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-672\" title=\"Balneario Carratraca, M\u00e1laga\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/Balneario-Carratraca-M\u00e1laga-242x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-672\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Balneario Carratraca Spa, M\u00e1laga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Now you know the best spas to go to, find the finest <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/villa_list.cfm?area_id=1&amp;offer=Villas in Andalucia\" target=\"_blank\">luxury villas with pools<\/a> here.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andalucia Spas are mostly located at the source of natural springs. 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