Health and water
The Val d'Aran offers a unique experience to the visitor wishing to pamper the body and mind. Bathe in the sulphuric waters like the Romans, discover yourself in full nature, pamper yourself or simply relax and forget about the hustle and bustle of daily life are some of the aspects of Aran which captivate the traveller.
History and health come together in the Aranese spas some of which date back to the Roman Empire. The waters captured at depths superior to 300 meters spring forth generously at the earth's surface at 30º C offering its mineral and medicinal properties freely. These are very beneficial for the treatment of a variety of health problems such as those concerning bones or skin as well as the circulatory and respiratory systems. Some of the first class facilitiies built around the spings in Aran have received international recognition such as the Termas de la Baronia in the village of Les or the Els Banhs de Tredòs in the Aiguamòg valley which is located along the periphery of thel Aigüestortes and Sant Maurici Lake National Park. The Els Banhs are located at 1740 meters above sea level making it the highest spa in Europe.
The thermal waters can be used in many ways: through hidropòniques cares, for inhalation, as a bath or like an independent application, in combination with other minerals. The spas can be considered as centers of natural medicine in all aspects, also by these characteristics.
At Val d'Aran, you will find:
- sulphurized waters
- vaporarium
- sauna
- room of temperate marble
- fountain of ice
- collective Jacuzzis at variable temperature
- footbath
- reflexology track
- interior and outer thermal swimming pool