Community Information: Balneario de Archena

Balneario de Archena is possibly one of the most historic spas since its beginnings date back to the 5th century BC, when the Iberian settlers setled in Archena, were the first to use the hot springs nestled in the Region of Murcia. The spa then became a must place to stop on the trade route into the interior of the peninsula to Castulo, capital of Turdetani. The Romans discovered the hot springs (possibly used by indigenous always) and decided to build a Spa.

The Thermal waters of Archena always maintained a steady reputation for their medicinal properties, which were not lost to the Romans as evidenced by the stone found by chance in the spa, while digging the foundations for building a tank in 1751, chich reads:

Archena´s minero-medicinal water was declared of public interest on 16 April 1869, by the Decree 04/25/1928. It is classified as chlorinated water, containing sulphur, sulphate, sodium and calcium. It emanates from the source at a temperatur of 52.5ºC. The minero-medicinal water of Balneario de Archena gives us all the wealth of the properties of its mineral elements, with a residence time o 15.000 years inside the earth, what make it unique in our country.

Thanks to its properties, the Balneario de Archena´s minero-medicinal water is an excellent natural remedy for both physical conditions and to recover the general wellbeing of the body. This water has the ability to provide the rest and relaxation needed to improve the defense system, while favoring the maintenance and improvement of joints and facilitate the repair of the skin against aging. The beneficial effects that provide the body are recognized by doctors and physiotherapists who prescribe visits to the spa.

It is particularly suitable for various therapeutic ailments like rheumatism, pains of vertebral origin, post-traumatic sequelae recovery or trauma surgery recovery, respiratory problems, certain dematological processes, and also for eliminating anxiety and stress. In short, the best way to recovery good condition of the body and to enjoy healthy tourism.

The average annual temperature of 17.8ºC and 2769 hours of sunshine per year provide the ideal setting for people living in a cold climate to pursue a winter treatment in a thermal complex.

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