Water is one of Andorra’s natural resources. The sulphur-rich river and lakeside hot springs in Escaldes-Engordany are great for therapy and beauty treatments, revering a sense of vitality, beating stress and treating or preventing rheumatism and skin ailments. The Principality is home to many wellness centres to fully enjoy your free time throughout the year.
Caldea: southern Europe’s largest spa centre
Caldea’s modern design and 30,345 m2 at 1,100 high are Andorra’s oasis – the ideal spot to enjoy the spa experience and discover the link between ancient civilisations and water. The majestic privileged setting of Caldea uses all the properties of Escaldes-Engordany’s hot springs to offer visitors spectacular aquatic facilities as well as a wide selection of massages and hydro-thermal or beauty treatments. The large indoor lake and its maximum 1.3m depth houses hot baths at 32-34ºc, high-pressurised water, steam masks, swan neck fountains and hydro-massages. There is also an outdoor jacuzzi, Indo-Roman baths, a fitness area with saunas, hammam patios, wood’s lamp, a Sirocco bath and hydro-massage, as well as an outdoor area with terraces, beauty booths and UVA lamps.
The water treatment selection is complemented by alternative activities including cuisine and cinema. “Caldea” is home to the "Oasis&restaurant serving healthy balanced cuisine exclusively for spa users, the panoramic “Sirius” bar enjoying unforgettable views out over the valley of Escaldes-Engordany, and the dynamic “Helimocio” cinema inviting visitors to uncover Andorra’s magnificent landscapes. “Caldea” plans to open 12,400 m2 in 2009. The extension will lead to the creation of a new area for wellness dedicated to total wellbeing with more private areas thanks to a total 37 million euro investment.
Further information: www.caldea.ad
Other wellness areas for total wellbeing
The Principality’s hotels have responded to the new total wellbeing culture by offering their own health and beauty treatments. Escaldes-Engordany is home to the “Roc Blanc Thermal Centre” and the springs at the “Carlemany Hotel” with specialised centres and anti-stress, slimming, balneotherapy and cellulotherapy programmes, amongst others. The ”Princesa Parc Hotel” (Arinsal) has areas dedicated to wellness with a relaxation space, sports therapy massages, beauty cabin, mud and seaweed body treatments, and anti-stress and relaxation sessions. The “Carita Paris Centre de Soins Agrée” in the ”Anyós Park Hotel” (La Massana) offers tailored treatments; the ”Sport Village Hotel” facilities in Soldeu house some of the most modern wellness areas in the Principality, opened in November 2006.
The new “Spa Plaza” is an exclusive space, peaceful and welcoming, in the centre of Andorra la Vella.
It is equipped with an ice fountain, sauna, hammam, relaxation room with climate-controlled water circuit, and Jacuzzi.
It also offers an exquisite range of health and beauty programmes.