Font del Foix
Vinebre, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain
- Location
- Vinebre, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
LowHigh
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Font del Foix is a naturally sulphurous mineral spring in Catalonia, Spain, associated with the Foix reservoir and the distinctive geological landscape of the Penedès region where limestone, volcanic activity, and Mediterranean climate combine to produce a unique mineral water character. The spring has been known locally within a long thermal tradition, and forms part of the rich network of named mineral sources that dot the Catalan landscape. Its setting amid the vineyards and historic monasteries of Penedès adds a cultural richness to the bathing experience.
Insider tip — Font del Foix near Vinebre sits in the Ribera d'Ebre comarca of Tarragona, where sulfurous waters seep from Mesozoic limestone and evaporite formations along the Ebro river terraces. The spring emerges in an agricultural landscape of almond and olive groves, offering a modest but geologically interesting thermal point that locals have used for bathing and irrigation since at least Roman times. The mildly sulfurous smell is characteristic of gypsiferous terrain.
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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).