Beauty activities in Spain
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Termes la Garriga
In La Garriga, a pretty town 36km north of the city, is a fine historic installation that has been modernised, Termes La Garriga. It sits atop waters that bubble out at temperatures as high as 60°C. All sorts of treatments are possible, from mud baths to aroma massage. For €32 you can spend half a day (three hours) wandering between a couple of pools, sauna and various showers. You have to book ahead. After bathing, go for a stroll around town, especially along the street hugging the railway line, and admire mansions, many of them Modernista, built by Barcelona’s wealthy elite as summer retreats around the turn of the 20th century. La Garriga is easily reached by …
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Balneari de Caldes d’Estrac
In the pleasant seaside town of Caldes d’Estrac, 36km northeast of Barcelona, the Romans loved to slop around in the thermal waters. You can emulate them in the Balneari de Caldes d’Estrac. These public baths were built in the early 19th century, although people have been bathing in the waters for at least a couple of millennia. Come up on the train for a day and split your time between the baths (you are given about 20 minutes) and other extra treatments if you wish, lunch and the beach. Or you could stay at the luxury Hotel Colón and use its modern spa facilities. It offers all sorts of packages. Caldes d’Estrac is easily reached by rodalies trains from…
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