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El aire de Barcelona

‘El aire de Barcelona’ or the ‘air of Barcelona’ is one of the city’s most famous spas. The spa is located in the old town area of Born at the site where the defensive wall of Ciutadella was erected. It is built around an ancient Arabic bath which was restored by the spa’s founders.

The ancient wells which formed part of the water reserve system in the old city, also form part of the modern day spa. ‘Aire de Barcelona’ is keen to maintain an atmosphere of silence and soothing aromas so clients can fully immerse themselves in the centuries old treatments, from salt water bath to steam bath and massage on a warm marble surface.

The bath allows clients to immerse themselves in waters of different temperature from ‘The templarium’ (97˚F), into the ‘Caldarium’ (104˚F) and finally the colder waters of ‘Frigidarium’ (61˚F). This thousand year old technique of exposure of the skin to different temperatures has a beneficial effect on the skin. 

This is one of many SPAs in Barcelona that you can visit to unwind  from the tourist attractions and long walks.  Akaza is willing to point you in the right direction and help you find a perfect combination of what makes a perfect holiday. Akaza offers several apartments within short distance to Aire de Barcelona, and the trendy area of Born. Such as Regomir, Picasso View, and Santa Maria

Dear Akaza-Blog Reader,

Especially now when the colder January and February are around the corner, it is time for relaxing and wellness in a warm atmosphere. And of course there are some very nice places in Barcelona. In the following we would like to present you three of these relaxation oases:

Aire de Barcelona - Arab baths

In the heart of the old city, near Ciutadella Park in the Born area of Barcelona, you will find this Arabian-style baths located in a renovated warehouse with stone arches.

This Arab bath or Turkish bath is the Turkish variant of a steam bath. A person taking a Turkish bath first relaxes in a room known as the warm room (tepidarium with 36 ºC) that is heated by a continuous flow of hot, dry air allowing the bather to perspire freely. Bathers may then move to an even hotter room known as the hot room (caldarium with 40ºC) before splashing themselves with cold water (frigidarium with 16ºC). After performing a full body wash and receiving a massage, bathers finally retire to the cooling-room for a period of relaxation.

Moreover you have the possibility to enjoy salt water floating baths, cold plunge pools, jacuzzi and saunas. 

Address:

Passeig de Picasso 22

Metro: Jaume I

Telephone

902555789

Website

www.airedebarcelona.com

Spa Hammam Rituels d´Orient

“Hammam” is the Arabic word for heat and also the name for the Spa which for centuries has been a part of the rituals and customs of the Arab world where visitors circulate between zones of progressive temperature and humidity.

Barcelona´s first Spa Hammam is a centre dedicated to the traditional Arabian rituals of beauty and well being.

Inspired by Oriental customs, you can discover the virtues of the Hammam and the traditional passage through water and steam of different temperatures and an essential preparation for authentic and natural beauty treatments such as the Traditional Body Scrub and the Rhassoul Clay Body Mask. Massages, facial treatments, or treatments of the hands and feet are also available.

Address:

Carrer de Loreto, 50

Metro: Maria Cristina

Telephone

934191472

Website

www.rituelsdorient.com

Silom Spa

Silom Spa is an oasis of well-being. The oriental-inspired decoration, lighting, sounds and scents transport you to a world of sensations that create a unique experience, helping to recover the harmony of body, mind and spirit.

The staff of Thai professionals works on all the areas of the body achieving both physical and spiritual well-being. The treatment zone provides peace and comfort. It is divided into five rooms, totally individual, completely equipped and exceptionally decorated representing the Five Elements: wood, stone, metal, water and fire.

Address:

Carrer de València, 304

Metro: Passeig de Gràcia

Telephone

932726662

Website

www.silomspa.com

One of the Akaza Team has already visited Arab bath - Aire de Barcelona and was very satisfied with the offered service and the relaxation one can enjoy.