Caldes de Malavella

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The thermal waters are the main attraction of Caldes de Malavella, as indicated on the municipality's coat of arms, where a girl bathes in a tub with a silver cauldron on each side.

The presence of geothermal activity in the subsoil has led to sodium chloride- and sodium bicarbonate-rich waters that spring up at sixty degrees, and has enabled the construction of thermae, a space for resting and personal well-being. The Romans, who already appreciated its value, called the town Aquae Caldae and built a large spa over Sant Grau. Today there are several thermal centres that exploit the waters.

The municipality also serves up valuable medieval heritage, with features such as the Caulers village or the Malavella castle.

The essentials

- Visit the Roman thermae of Sant Grau.
- Go up to the castle of Malavella.
- Visit the Vichy Catalan spa.
- Follow the route from Caldes to the Ardenya mountain range.

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Region: Selva
Province: Girona
Location: Aigües Bones, Caldes de Malavella, Can Carbonell, Can Solà Gros, Llac del Cigne, el, Malavella Parc, Tourist Club, Veïnat d'Israel
Size: 57
Inhabitants: 7071

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Economic activity

The abundant agricultural, forest and cattle-raising activities continue to be a main pillar of the economy. Agriculture is dry farming (cereals), while the primary livestock raised is cattle. Industry, the main activity, employs 45% of the working population, almost half of which work at four companies dedicated to the bottling of carbonated mineral water. The tourist sector is very important, since the municipality has three spas.