Balneario de Lanjarón

Balneario de Lanjarón is the thermal spa and hotel of Lanjarón, a mountain spa town in the Alpujarra foothills of the province of Granada, in Andalusia, Spain. The town lies about 43 km from Granada, roughly 45 to 60 minutes by road, and has long been known for its mineral water, which is bottled and sold across Spain. The setting is a classic spa town: tree-lined avenues, fountains with drinkable spring water and a backdrop of the Sierra Nevada foothills. The balneario combines a hotel with a thermal spa whose Aquatherma circuit is its best-known feature. The circuit brings together heated pools, hot and cold plunge pools, wet and dry thermal rooms and a jacuzzi, so bathers alternate between heat and cold in the manner of a traditional hydrotherapy route. Daily circuit access is limited to about 60 minutes per person, and children are not included in the standard circuit access, though family sessions should be confirmed with the spa. Massage and mineral-water treatments are also part of the offering, and the thermal rooms are the main facilities alongside the hotel accommodation. Treatment names, therapist qualifications and the exact menu are set by the balneario and can change, so visitors should consult the official site, balneariodelanjaron.com, before choosing. Hotel and thermal packages start from about €67 (~$77.05) for one night with a thermal programme according to the official programme page, while circuit-only prices vary and should be confirmed. Booking norms favour advance reservation because circuit sessions are time-limited; reservations can be made by phone on +34 958 77 04 52 or through the official site. Getting there is straightforward: the Alsa bus runs from the Granada bus station on Carretera de Jaén, or visitors can drive, and timetables are listed on alsa.es. A spa visit combines well with a walk through Lanjarón itself or a drive on to nearby Órgiva and the Alpujarras villages. Swimwear is required in the circuit areas. Autumn to spring offers cooler weather for a soak, while in summer the spa provides a break from the heat. Access arrangements for visitors with reduced mobility should be confirmed with the spa before booking, since wet areas and thermal rooms can involve steps.