Balneotherapy

Balneotherapy: the water of the spring, applied to your health

Every therapy at the balneari uses the same mineral-medicinal water that emerges at 38.8 °C beneath the building. Never heated, never treated: just as it comes out of the earth.

All therapies by advance booking: we keep numbers carefully limited.

The water of the spring

Properties of our unique water

The “universal solvent” is the fundamental component of living beings: water is the source of life and it is essential for human existence. The mineromedicinal spring in Caldes d'Estrac is heated and mineralised at 2,800 metres depth, emerging at 38.8 °C.

This is a magnificent and unique pure crystalline water, constantly flowing in the Balneari, preserving its original healing and therapeutic properties: physical, such as the contained minerals, and especially chemical (ionised and nitrogenous – radon gas), more difficult to preserve if the thermal water should be heated or cooled.

Ideal temperature

It is a great uniqueness compared to other thermal waters that emerge at 70 °C, 50 °C or 20 °C: we do not need to manipulate it for its human use.

Discover why our water is mineral-medicinal

The fountain of the spring, where the mineral-medicinal water emerges at 38.8 degrees
  • 38.8 °C

    The temperature at which the spring emerges: never heated, never cooled.
  • 2,800 m

    The depth at which the water is heated and mineralised before emerging.
  • Constant flow

    It flows constantly through the Balneari, preserving its original healing and therapeutic properties.
The thermal cure

What is balneotherapy?

At a spa there must coexist three pillars to be able to talk about the thermal cure: the springs of mineromedicinal waters (declared of public utility, effective in treating specific diseases), the facilities to apply treatments under medical guidance and professional team in charge, especially for people with health diseases, and for those who are simply seeking the pleasure of relaxing.

The combination of mineromedicinal water and the application techniques ensures, without any doubt, wellbeing and recuperation.

Our thermal therapies

Six ways of applying the same water: choose yours or combine them in a circuit.

The spring pool of mineral-medicinal water at 38.8 degrees

Spring pool at 38.8 °C

The unique, traditional treatment of the house. The water arrives straight from the spring and is constantly renewed, keeping its original temperature and properties. This is not a heated pool: it is the spring itself.

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The renovated jacuzzi, filled with thermal water from the spring

Thermal jacuzzi

Recently renovated. Hydromassage with the same mineral-medicinal water, to relax muscles and joints.

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Pressurised thermal water jets along the balneari's circuit

Water jets and thermal circuit

Pressurised jets of thermal water that stimulate circulation and release muscle tension, along the route of the circuit.

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The halotherapy room, its walls lined with salt for respiratory therapies

Halotherapy (salt therapy)

A therapy rarely found in the country's thermal baths: salt ions stimulate the movement of the respiratory cilia and the body's natural defences. Also useful in the treatment of allergies.

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Thermal mud being applied during a mud therapy session

Mud therapy

Thermal muds applied to the skin and joints, concentrating the water's mineral action exactly where it is needed.

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Therapeutic massage in the balneari's treatment cabin

Massage and health treatments

Therapeutic massage and health and beauty treatments, always in professional hands and with the water as an ally.

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What our water is indicated for

The therapeutic indications of the mineromedicinal water, condition by condition.

  • Cell stimulating

    Useful in trauma sequels and delays in consolidation.

  • Respiratory system

    As for the respiratory system, it helps in improving bronchospasm, nasal congestion, rhinitis, laryngitis and bronchitis.

  • Skin diseases

    It provides relief in inflammatory skin diseases, as well as psoriasis, gynaecological disorders with endocrine, vegetative or metabolic origin.

  • Sedative and relaxing action

    Sedative and relaxing action by the vasodilator response and increased speed of blood to the muscles and ligaments, facilitating the recovery of cephalic manifestations with cervical origin.

  • Inflammation and arthritis

    Effective in chronic inflammatory rheumatism, shoulder arthritis, hip, knee, discomfort caused by osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.

  • Digestive problems

    Drinking directly at 37 °C or cold, it is rapidly absorbed, followed by intense diuresis indicated for uric and oxalic stones, inflammations of the urinary tract and digestive problems such as constipation.

The contraindications of these waters are detailed on pages 9 to 13 of the balneotherapy dossier.

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Dossier in Spanish · If you have any doubts, ask us before booking: 937 91 26 05

Frequently asked questions

Why is this water mineral-medicinal and not simply thermal?

Because it has been declared of public utility for its properties: it is mineralised 2,800 metres underground and emerges at 38.8 °C with a composition that has remained unchanged for over 200 years. We explain it in depth in why our water is mineral-medicinal.

How long does a session last?

Each therapy and circuit has a set duration so that numbers stay calm. You will find the duration and price of every service in services and prices.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes, all therapies are by advance booking: that is how we keep numbers limited and look after you calmly. Call 937 91 26 05 or write to us via the contact form.

The water is the protagonist of everything we do

Discover why our water is mineral-medicinal — or go straight to the point: therapies from 15 €, with durations and prices published.

Advance booking = carefully limited numbers · Phone: 937 91 26 05