Additional Information for the Main Spa and restaurants

Opening hours for the main spa:
Week-ends: 09:30 to 23:00 (last admittance at 21:00)
Easter and August: 09:00 to 24:00 (last admittance at 22:00)
Other dates: 10:00 to 23:00 (last admittance at 21:00)

You may reserve your entrance for any time during the above opening hours.

Opening Dates:
Caldea will be closed on Dec. 25th all day and on Jan 1st until 15:00.
Caldea will be closed for maintenance on the following dates: from 12/05/03 until 30/05/03 and from 03/11/03 until 07/11/03, dates included.

Parking:
Caldea has an underground garage for 400 vehicles, open 24/24.

Responsibility:
Caldea  cannot be held responsible for the incorrect use of the manual which will be given to you upon arriving at the centre. We remind you that certain areas at Caldea are wet and slippery.  We recommend that you be  careful, especially when using the stairs.  Do not run.  Walk carefully in order to avoid accidents.

Children:
children under 5 are not allowed into Caldea.  Children between 5 and 7 must bring an identity card.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Bathrobes, towels, bathing suits and sandals:
You may bring your own bathrobe and towel or rent them once at Caldea.  You may go barefoot or buy latex socks at the reception.  It is not permitted to enter with your own sandals for hygiene reasons.  Seeing that the water at Caldea is not in a closed circuit, all bathing suits are permitted and bathing caps are not obligatory.

Plasters and bandages:
It is not permitted to enter Caldea with a plaster or with wounds that are not completely healed, even if covered with a bandage or plastic bag.

Important:
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons as of 15:00 is when Caldea admits school groups.  Try and avoid these afternoons if possible.

A little advice:
If you are planning to combine Caldea with other activities, we strongly recommend going to Caldea in the afternoon (except in winter because Caldea gets very crowded as of 15:00 when all the skiers come off the slopes).  Your stay is supposed to be relaxing.  Therefore, try and arrive the day before you start at Caldea and plan to leave one day after.  Avoid school holiday periods if possible.

Do I have to reserve my time of entrance?
The main spa has a maximum capacity of 500 people.  This number is reached on weekends, during school holidays and in winter as of 15:00. It would be a shame to go all the way to Caldea and not be able to get in.  We strongly recommend that you reserve your entrances at least 2 working days in advance!

 Water composition:
the thermal water at Caldea is sulphurous, rich in sodium, silica, sulphur (extracted for your comfort), trace elements and is as unctuous as thermal plankton.  The water found at Escaldes is amongst the hottest in the Pyrenees (68º).  Used in its natural form, it has an antalgic, skin healing effect, relieves lung congestion and is anti-allergic.  The water temperature at Caldea varies from 14º to 36º C  depending on the pools, the maximum water depth is 1m30.
 
 

Future mums: Although the main element at Caldea is water, it is not a medical centre.  Therefore, there are no restrictions for future mums.  However, we recommend you consult your doctor.
	Loss of your magnetic card:  if you lose the magnetic card that will be given to you at the reception of Caldea, you will have to pay 6,00 E.

 

For commodity's sake and for your pleasure, Caldea boasts 3 restaurants and a bar:
 
 

The Aquarius Gastronomic restaurant with an exceptional view over the interior lagoon.  Access via the prestige shopping mall. Low calorie meals on demand Opening hours: from 12:30 to 15:30 and from 20:30 to 22:30
The Deimos Grill Bar in relaxing and informal surroundings.   Speciality: different kinds of kebabs.  Menus as of 10,00 E Bar hours: from 10:00 to 24:00 Restaurant hours: from 13:00 to 16:30 and from 20:30 to 22:30
The Oasis Bar-restaurant-buffet reserved for bathers, offering healthy and balanced meals.  Daily menus from 10,00 E Low calorie meals on request Opening hours: from 10:30 to 22:00 (restaurant from 12:30 to 15:30 and from 20:30 to 22:30)
The Sirius Panoramic bar located in Caldea's tower from which you can enjoy a magnificent view while sipping your favourite cocktail.  Not to be missed! Hours: from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 21:00. Special opening hours during Easter and August.

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