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Balneario de Almuñécar Granada

Almunecar, Granada, Andalusia, Spain
Balneario de Almuñécar Granada
Location
Almunecar, Granada, Andalusia, Spain
Water type
sodium chloride
Temperature
34 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Invigorating
34 °C
LowHigh

Stimulating — wakes the body and boosts circulation.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

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

Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.

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Balneario de Almuñécar is a coastal thermal spa in the sun-drenched resort town of Almuñécar on the Costa Tropical of Granada Province in Andalusia, southern Spain, a coastline blessed with a subtropical microclimate that sustains exotic fruit plantations of mangoes, custard apples, and avocados. The chloride-rich mineral waters are valued for their therapeutic effects on skin conditions, circulatory disorders, and musculoskeletal complaints, while the Mediterranean setting provides year-round warmth and sunshine that enhance the restorative experience. The town of Almuñécar, built around a Phoenician and Roman heritage of ancient fish-salting factories and a Moorish hilltop castle, offers visitors a uniquely layered cultural backdrop alongside their thermal bathing.

Insider tip — Set along the Costa Tropical south of Granada, this coastal balneario draws sodium-chloride waters that reflect the sea-enriched geology of the narrow coastal strip between the Sierra Nevada and the Mediterranean. The mild subtropical climate means the outdoor pools are comfortable year-round. Combine your visit with a stroll through Almunecar's Phoenician-founded historic quarter.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is on the cooler side here, around 34 °C — an invigorating water that boosts circulation.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).