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Termas de Alange Extremadura

Alange, Extremadura, Spain
Termas de Alange Extremadura
Location
Alange, Extremadura, Spain
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
38 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

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

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Termas de Alange occupies a remarkable Roman circular bath complex dating to the 2nd century AD in Alange, Extremadura — one of the best-preserved ancient thermal monuments in the Iberian Peninsula, where sulfurous waters at 27°C continue to fill two circular pools built by Roman engineers. The direct continuity from Roman thermae to contemporary therapeutic bathing creates a living connection to Hispano-Roman culture unique in the Spanish spa landscape. The facility sits beside the Matachel River and Alange Reservoir in the hot Extremaduran countryside, where cork oak dehesa stretches across a vast and underpopulated plateau.

Insider tip — Balneario de Alange sits within a remarkably preserved Roman bath complex in Extremadura, where two circular domed chambers built in the 2nd century AD still enclose thermal pools fed by the original sulfurous spring. Bathing here feels like slipping into antiquity, with the austere Extremaduran countryside and Alange reservoir stretching out beyond the ancient walls.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
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).