Thermal Baths - Archena
The Archena Spa is situated, 2 kilometres from the Village of Balneario Archena, 25 km inland of Murcia, the warmest region in the Peninsula. The warm, relaxing and healing waters of the Archena Spa are found alongside the Segura River, in a quiet, secluded spot in the valley of the Sierra Ricote, an oasis of luxurious vegetation with abundant palm, eucalyptus, pine and orange and lemon trees.Archena is the most ancient Spa in Spain, dating back to the Roman times of more than 2000 years ago. The Romans discovered the curing properties of these waters and built Archena Spa for their soldiers. In the Middle Ages, the baths belonged to the Knights of Santiago and, later on to the holy order of Saint John who used the mineral waters to cure certain types of wounds. It became known as a Holy place as it was thought to nurture the healing powers of the gods. Later, in the 18th century, Fernando VII renovated the area and connected the thermal centres to the rest of the town of Archena and it is this that has been built on today.
Archena Spa is a veritable oasis, a fortunate spot with a constant mild climate throughout the year. It is ideal for a quiet, relaxing and invigorating stay. The waters of Archena Spa, are used for healing and preventive purposes and offer a wide range of spa treatments. There is a modern health centre, rich in hydrogen sulphide bubbles, which keeps a steady temperature of 52 degrees and it is this special water that is used to treat a wide range of ailments, or just to relax in. The treatments can be both preventative or curative. This is a true paradise for leisure and relaxation and because of this, it has become a perfect tourist destination.
Therapeutic benefits: Respiratory system troubles, skin troubles, stress and rheumatism.
Properties of the water: Calcium-containing, chloride-containing, sodium-containing and sulphurized.
Treatment techniques: Underwater massage, circular shower, massages, hand bath, foot bath, nebulizations, mud, thermal swimming-pool, aerosols - natural gas aerosol, mecanotherapy, vaporarium, positive pressotherapy, pharyngal sprays, hydro massage baths, wet stove and respiratory physiotherapy. There is a 'Termachena' steam room with steam baths, thermal and hydromassage baths with surround showers, Scottish showers, thermal jets and almost any treatment that you can think of. What a superb way to spend these cold winter days!
The thermal baths of Archena are open every day 7.30am-1pm & 4.30pm-7.30pm
There are superb hotels to stay in if you want to spend more than a day in Archena and they offer various health treatments and excellent food.
For more information tel 968 688 022