Caldea

Caldea is Andorra's great thermal spa, in Escaldes-Engordany, beneath a pointed glass tower visible from all along Avinguda Carlemany. It uses the hot water from the Escaldes springs and opens every day of the year except Christmas. Inside there is a large indoor lagoon that flows outdoors, Indo-Roman baths, saunas, a hammam and relaxation areas, and at the top a spa reserved for over-16s.

Tickets

They are bought by day and time: you enter at the booked time, not before or after. Classic, from age 5, gives three hours in the large indoor and outdoor lagoon, the panoramic lagoon, the Indo-Roman baths, the saunas and the hammam. Plus, from age 12, adds baths and a solarium. Premium, from age 16 and four hours, also opens the adults' spa, with its three-level lagoon, the outdoor lagoon with a waterfall and a sauna with a salt wall; it includes a bathrobe, towel and flip-flops. For ages 3 to 8 there is a children's spa.

The time you spend changing counts within the three or four hours. The ticket is refunded in full if you cancel 72 hours in advance.

Rules worth knowing

You enter in swimwear, a bikini or a burkini, not in underwear or sportswear, and with your hair tied back. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult, and children under 1.30 m wear armbands, which the centre lends. With Classic and Plus the bathrobe and towel can be hired. Next door there is a covered public car park, open 24 hours.