What to do · Monasterio de Piedra
The thermal lake at Termas Pallarés, in Alhama de Aragón
Information
- From
- €13 per adult, from 15:00
- Duration
- 3 h
- Season
- All year; confirm winter opening by phone
- Who it's for
- All ages
What it is
Termas Pallarés is the historic spa of Alhama de Aragón, about 15 km from the Monasterio de Piedra. Its lake is a large thermal-water pond: it wells up from the bottom at 32 ºC and stays at about 28 ºC all year, with a maximum depth of two metres. In autumn you swim in warm water with cold air outside. You do not need to be a guest.
Prices and hours
Without accommodation, the full day costs €23 per adult and €13.50 per child aged 4 to 12. From 15:00 there is a half-day ticket: €13.50 for adults and €8 for children, subject to availability. Under-4s do not pay. Outside summer it is open from 10:00 to 18:00; in summer, until 20:00. Tickets are bought at the spa itself. For guests of its hotels the lake is free, including on check-out day.
Getting there
Alhama de Aragón is next to the A-2, at exit 204. The spa is on Calle Constitución, in the centre of the village. From the Monasterio de Piedra it is about 20 minutes via Nuévalos.
Tips
- Call ahead in autumn and winter The website does not publish closing days: confirm on 976 840 011 that the lake is open that day.
- The afternoon ticket suits the monastery You see the park in the morning, have lunch and bathe from 15:00 for €13.50.
- Bring a towel and flip-flops And ask at the ticket office about the lake's rules of use, such as the cap: they are in its internal regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bathe without sleeping at the spa?
Yes: day and afternoon tickets for the lake are sold at the spa itself.
What temperature is the water?
About 28 ºC all year; it wells up from the bottom at 32 ºC.
Can children go?
Yes. Ages 4 to 12 pay €13.50 for the day or €8 for the afternoon; under-4s, nothing.
As a family
