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Gran Hotel Balneario de Zújar

Zujar, Granada, Andalusia, Spain
Gran Hotel Balneario de Zújar
Location
Zujar, Granada, Andalusia, Spain
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
41 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
41 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh

Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

The Gran Hotel Balneario de Zujar is a historic thermal resort in the village of Zujar in Granada Province, Andalusia, where sulfurous geothermal springs have been channelled into therapeutic baths since ancient times in one of southern Spain's less celebrated but genuinely distinguished balneotherapy traditions. Situated near the Negratin Reservoir in the dramatic Geopark of Granada — a landscape of spectacular badlands, olive groves, and Andalusian plain — the resort occupies surroundings that make the thermal experience feel embedded in deep Iberian geological heritage. The nearby troglodyte cave-house community of Guadix, one of Europe's most extraordinary living cave-dwelling settlements where thousands of residents inhabit homes carved directly into the rock, adds a memorable cultural dimension to any visit to the Zujar springs.

Insider tip — Perched above the Negratin reservoir in the arid Guadix basin of Granada province, this balneario taps sulfurous springs that emerge at 41°C from Triassic gypsum terrain. The dramatic reservoir backdrop and surrounding semi-desert badlands give this spa an otherworldly character rare in Andalusia. The sulfurous water is particularly valued for respiratory and rheumatic treatments in the Spanish balneotherapy tradition.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).