18th-century warehouse converted into a thermal spa, offering ancient bathing traditions in Barcelona's city center. Features include hot, cold, warm, and salt baths, steam room, and massage treatments in a candlelit, historic setting.
Historic Thermal Spa
AIRE Ancient Baths Barcelona occupies a converted 18th-century warehouse in Barcelona's city center, near El Born market. The spa draws inspiration from Ottoman, Greek, and Roman bathing traditions, offering a contemporary interpretation of ancient wellness practices.
Thermal Circuit
- Multiple baths at varying temperatures:
- Hot
- Cold
- Warm
- Salt water floating pool
- Steam room with aromatherapy
- Jet bath
Facilities and Services
- Relaxation room with marble seating
- Tea tasting area
- Massage and body treatment options
- Professional massage therapists
Design and Atmosphere
- Candlelit rooms creating a serene ambiance
- Aromatic environment with background music
- Use of singing bowls as timers
Practical Information
- Provides amenities: swimsuits, towels, robes, lockers
- Separate changing areas for men and women
- No phones or electronics allowed in bath areas
- Reservations recommended, especially for treatments
- Experience duration: 90-180 minutes
- Early morning bookings suggested to avoid crowds
Unique Features
- Located minutes from the Arc de Triomphe
- Combines thermal circuit with massage packages
- Preserves elements of the original 18th-century structure