Balneario de La Toja is a luxurious thermal spa set on the enchanting island of A Toxa in the Ría de Arousa estuary near O Grove, Galicia, where unique saline and bicarbonate-rich mineral springs infuse the spa's treatments with the distinctive mineral character of the Atlantic Galician coast. The island's thermal waters, which also feed the famous La Toja soap-making tradition, are renowned for their high mineral content and skin-nourishing properties, drawing visitors from across Spain and Europe. The grand hotel and spa complex, surrounded by pine forests and the sea, represents one of Spain's most iconic Belle Époque thermal resorts, combining thalassotherapy with traditional inland balneotherapy traditions.
Insider tip — La Toja is a small island spa resort in the sheltered ria of Pontevedra, connected to the Galician coast by a narrow bridge. The thermal waters are exceptionally rich in minerals including sodium, chloride, and bromine, giving the island's famous soap its distinctive properties. The iconic palm-lined promenade and belle epoque casino give La Toja the atmosphere of a grand 19th-century resort; arrive by kayak from O Grove for a memorable approach across the estuary.