In the historic center of Seville, a few steps from the Cathedral, there is a space that recreates the tradition of the thermal baths of antiquity, as a typical Roman spa. Aire Ancient Baths, installed in an old first -century palace, conjugates historical architecture with an offer of treatments inspired by Roman customs. This space, which integrates an international spa chain, was inaugurated in 2013 and remodeled in 2019, preserving the original structure of the building and the decorative elements that evoke influences from the Middle East.
A thermal experience in the heart of Seville
Thermal baths, the fluctuation and the temperature contrast based treatments are the central elements of the experience offered by Aire Ancient Baths. The building, which has served as a tobacco warehouse, maintains traces of the Roman occupation in its structure, giving a historical environment to the experience.
The path through the baths is divided between different spaces:
- Caldarium – Tank with water 48 degreeslater adjusted for users comfort.
- Frigidarium – Cold water pool with two options: 13 degrees or 10 degrees.
- Laconicum – Steam bath with aromatherapy.
- Flotarium – Salt bath, inspired by the properties of Dead Sea Water.
A tour termal by the complex costs 62 euros and includes access to all these areas.
Special Treatments and Programs
Aire Ancient Baths offers several options Massages and Welfare Ritualsfrom techniques inspired by the Roman tradition to modern therapies. Some of the options include:
- Classic massage aire (95 €) – Session that runs through the various structures of the baths.
- Orange Garden (140 €) – Oil massage developed by SPA, with properties of Seville Bitter Orange.
- Deep massage (145 €) – Intense pressure technique, indicated for muscle relaxation.
- Holistic ritual (130 €) – Includes Body exfoliation, moisturizing massage and hair mask.
For wine lovers, the space offers the The Signature Wine Experience (€ 180), which combines Antioxidant massage with Ribera del Duero grape extract and wine proof.
Programs for Couples
In the context of Valentine’s Day, the SPA promotes two specific programs, as explained by:
- Love Story (224 €) – Includes relaxing massage with argon oilthermal baths, aromatherapy, sparkling wine and sweets. Has the duration of 120 minutes.
- Escape Together (200 € per couple) – program similar to the previous one, but without sparkling wine, including Thermal baths and relaxing massage from 30 minutes to two.
How to get from the Algarve
The car trip from Faro to Seville takes about two hours, without having to go through tolls. For those who want to travel by plane, there are direct flights from Lisbon and Porto from 15 euros. From Seville airport, the route to the spa can be done in 20 minutes by car.
Aire Ancient Baths positions itself as a space where history and well-being intersect, providing an experience that recovers the tradition of the Roman spa in the center of the Andalusian capital.
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