The Roman Baths of Caldes de Malavella are one of the key heritage sites for understanding the town’s thermal origins. Built to make use of the hot waters that naturally emerge from underground, this complex recalls the role Caldes played in Roman times, when water was not only used for hygiene, but also as a space for health, social interaction and public life.
The preserved remains make it possible to imagine how this place functioned more than two thousand years ago, at a time when thermal baths were much more than bathing facilities. They were places for meeting, resting and healing, and formed part of the Roman way of understanding wellbeing and community life. In Caldes, the use of thermal water deeply shaped the town’s history.
Today, the Roman Baths are a direct testimony to that past and one of the most meaningful visits within the town’s heritage. As part of Enselva’t, they help visitors discover how a natural resource shaped the identity of Caldes de Malavella and how the Roman footprint is still present in today’s urban landscape.
Subscribe to the newsletter