Balneario Font Vella ★★★★

Do you ever feel like you just need to get away from it all, all of the stresses that accompany our modern day lives? Imagine a place in between the mountains and the sea, surrounded by sweet pines, fragrant gardens and delicate blossom trees. A place where natural spring water flows – a temple and a haven.

This place is not only a figment of your imagination, it actually exists – the luxurious Hotel Balneario Font Vella. Arriving at this four-star sanctuary, guests will be greeted by the sight of the striking blue historic hundred-year-old main building – The Temple – annexed by two newly constructed ones.

Inside, you’ll find your room offers plenty of space and is decked in wood panels and regal patterned wallpaper. It certainly reflects the elegance and serenity of a hotel designed exclusively for the relaxation and wellness of its guests.

After a long journey, what could be better by beginning your Catalan break than with a visit to the spa – the heart of the hotel? Upon arrival stop for healthy drink and a spot of advice from fully trained therapists before you begin enjoying the extensive facilities. Gently float in the heated pool, get pummeled by the tropical shower, go for a cold dip in the polar bath, enjoy a massage in the foot spa, sweat it out in the Turkish bath and relax in the Finish sauna, ending it all with a refreshing ice fountain. All the water in the spa is derived from the natural springs and is free from contamination, and low in sodium, nitrates and sulphates, making it ideal for those suffering from kidney problems on low-calorie or low-salt diets.

Now that you’re fully into the holiday mood and totally relaxed, you can begin every day this way, followed by gentle strolls around Les Guilleries natural area with its magnificent peaks and scenic reservoirs. In the afternoons, head over to the coast and its stunning beaches and picturesque towns such as Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar.

And if you want something a bit more active, there’s plenty to see and do in the nearby cities of Girona and Figueres. Girona for its medieval old town, magnificent cathedral, vibrant fiestas and ancient Arabic baths and Figueres for the Dalí Theatre Museum, where the majority of the artist’s work is on display.

In the evenings make your way back to the hotel for some healthy and delicious cuisine at the Sacalm Restaurant, with its Saturday tasting menu featuring delights such as candied sardines with tomato and basil, grilled squid with beans and peas, medallion of roasted lamb and potato confit, and for dessert brownie with pistachios and red fruits.

At the end of your stay we can guarantee you’ll feel like a new you – centered, relaxed, rejuvenated and ultimately healthier.