Caldes de Malavella
The municipality of Caldes de Malavella is nestled between the Costa Brava and the Ardenya and Guilleries massifs in the county of La Selva. This well-known thermal spa town is rich in contrasts, heritage and tradition.
Water is the most important element of Caldes de Malavella, since thermal water springs and spa tourism are the mainstays of the local economy.
The town itself is brimming with history. It has always been a strategic site for the peoples who have settled there over the course of its history. Its streets contain Roman ruins and thermal baths dating from the 1st century AD. There are also remains of mediaeval architecture in the town, such as the walls and three towers of Caldes Castle, dating from the 12th-century, mediaeval houses such as Cal Ferrer de la Plaça, Cal Pebrot, Can Trelles or the house in Plaça dels Polls, the site of the old marketplace. Other attractions include the 11th-century Parish Church of Sant Esteve (Saint Stephen), patron saint of Caldes de Malavella, or Catalan modernist and noucentista buildings dating from the turn of the 20th century. All in all, the town’s architectural heritage makes it a very attractive destination for visitors.
The natural surroundings of Caldes de Malavella also make it an excellent place for sports enthusiasts. The town is a leading golf destination and is the perfect starting point for hiking and mountain biking routes that wind their way through leafy forests with rivers and plateaux that offer superb views of the town and county.
Water is the most important element of Caldes de Malavella, since thermal water springs and spa tourism are the mainstays of the local economy.
The town itself is brimming with history. It has always been a strategic site for the peoples who have settled there over the course of its history. Its streets contain Roman ruins and thermal baths dating from the 1st century AD. There are also remains of mediaeval architecture in the town, such as the walls and three towers of Caldes Castle, dating from the 12th-century, mediaeval houses such as Cal Ferrer de la Plaça, Cal Pebrot, Can Trelles or the house in Plaça dels Polls, the site of the old marketplace. Other attractions include the 11th-century Parish Church of Sant Esteve (Saint Stephen), patron saint of Caldes de Malavella, or Catalan modernist and noucentista buildings dating from the turn of the 20th century. All in all, the town’s architectural heritage makes it a very attractive destination for visitors.
The natural surroundings of Caldes de Malavella also make it an excellent place for sports enthusiasts. The town is a leading golf destination and is the perfect starting point for hiking and mountain biking routes that wind their way through leafy forests with rivers and plateaux that offer superb views of the town and county.
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