Balneario San Andrés
Canena, Spain
About
A thermal spa on a Roman-era spring in the olive country between Úbeda and Baeza, set in gardens of 45,000 square metres. A guided hour-long jet circuit runs in the indoor thermal pool, and the baño turco and vaporarium are booked as single sessions. Day entry is sold without a room.
Good to know
- A historic sauna with heritage worth the trip on its own, whether the building, the tradition, or both.
- Set in nature, away from the city, so bring a car or plan the transfer in advance.
- Set up outdoors: weather is part of the experience, so dress for the walk between cabin and water.
- Pool on site: works alongside the sauna for swim-and-sauna sessions or a longer cool-down between rounds.
- Restaurant on site, so long sessions are the design. Food is part of the visit rather than a stop on the way home.
- Pairs the sauna with spa services like massage or a scrub, so a session can sit inside a wider visit.
Hours
- Indoor pool Mon-Fri 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-21:30
- Sat, Sun and holidays 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00
Those are the heated indoor pool's hours; the outdoor pool runs 10:00-20:00 in summer season only, and treatments including the baño turco and vaporarium need booking in advance.
Common questions
Do I need to book Balneario San Andrés?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking.
How much does Balneario San Andrés cost?
Sessions are typically under €25 a person.
When is Balneario San Andrés open?
Typical hours are Indoor pool Mon-Fri 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-21:30; Sat, Sun and holidays 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00. Those are the heated indoor pool's hours; the outdoor pool runs 10:00-20:00 in summer season only, and treatments including the baño turco and vaporarium need booking in advance..
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