Caldas de Besaya

Cantabria, Spain

Location: Cantabria, Spain
Water type: bicarbonate
Temperature: 40 °C
pH: 7

Water profile

Thermicity

Sedative

40 °C

LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation

Restorative

LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

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Caldas de Besaya, in Cantabria, Spain, offers bicarbonate water at around 40°C (104°F). The site includes a spa, a restaurant and a cave museum, for a thermal break in northern Spain.

Insider tip — Visit the Altamira caves, a UNESCO-listed Paleolithic site, then the regional baths. Hike in the green mountains of Cantabria, with Atlantic landscapes.

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Balneario de Ontaneda

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Balneario de Alceda

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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?

The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.

What type of water is found here?

This spot features bicarbonate water.

What is the best season to visit?