Archena - Murcia Province

Spa town by the river Segura

 River Segura 

Balneario de Archena

The Archena Spa is situated in the South-East of Spain, 2 kilometres far from the Village of Archena, inland of Murcia, the warmest region in the Peninsula.

The Spa is alongside the Segura River, in a quiet spot; an oasis of luxurious vegetation with abundant palm, eucalyptus, and lemon trees.
Archena is the most ancient Spa in Spain, dating back to the Roman times, more than 2000 years ago. The Romans having discovered the curing properties of these waters, and built a Spa for their soldiers.
In the Middle Ages, the baths belonged to the Knights of Santiago and, later on to the holy order of Saint John who used the mineral waters to cure certain types of wounds.

Archena spa is a veritable oasis, a fortunate spot with a constant mild climate throughout the year. Ideal for a quiet, relaxing and invigorating stay. The waters of Archena spa, are used for healing and preventive purposes and offer a wide range of spa treatments.
Therapeutic benefits: Respiratory system troubles, skin troubles, stress and rheumatism.

Properties of the water: Calcium-containing, chloride-containing, sodium-containing and sulphurized.

Treatment techniques: Underwater massage, circular shower, thermal baths, massages, hand bath, foot bath, nebulizations, mud, thermal swimming-pool, aerosols - natural gas aerosol, mecanotherapy, vaporarium, positive pressotherapy, pharyngal sprays, hydro massage baths, wet stove and respiratory physiotherapy.

Location: 25 km from Murcia.