Termas Hippolytus
Alcala de Henares area, Community of Madrid, Spain
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Alcala de Henares area, Community of Madrid, Spain
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Balancing
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Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Termas Hippolytus, near Alcalá de Henares in the Community of Madrid, Spain, taps thermal water at 38°C, pH 7.3. Indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, massage, and a hammam are on offer.
Insider tip — Termas Hippolytus draws on a thermal aquifer in the Madrid Basin at approximately 40.5°N, where Mesozoic limestones and gypsum-rich sediments yield mineralized water. The site is named after Saint Hippolytus, reflecting a heritage connected to Roman and early Christian use of local springs east of Madrid. The thermal waters of the Alcala corridor have been exploited since antiquity, given the area's strategic position on the Henares River route. The facility offers modern hydrotherapy in an urban-fringe setting accessible from central Madrid.
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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 thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).