ilis project spa sector in spain

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142759-LLP-1-2008-1-FI-ERASMUS-ECUE

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OVERVIEW SPANISH SPA

Bad Gleichenberg, 10th November 09

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Introduction

• Human beings have been fascinated by water for ages. Spas are the unique heritage of the rich thermal culture tradition that Greeks, Romans, and Arabs had already practised in Spain.

• SPAS OF SPAIN, "MAGICAL PLACE OF HEALTH AND RELAXATION"

THERMEN VON SPANIEN, "magischer Ort Gesundheit und Entspannung"

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An approach to the Spanish Wellness industry

• Thermalism “Balnearios” y Estaciones Termales– Bath Resorts - Thermal centres

– Mineral-Medicinal Spring Water

• Thalassotherapy– Hotel & SPA in the coast (Sea water & Sun)

• SPA– Resorts & Hotels with SPA Center

– Urban-Spa

BATH RESORTS - THERMAL CENTERS

SPA RESORTS & THALASSOTHERAPY

aprox 100 aprox 300

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Thermalism & SPA in Spain - Map

Balnearios - ThermalismThalassoteraphy SPA Resorts - Hotels

Galicia

Castilla y LeónAragón

Catalunya

Andorra

Castilla La ManchaComunidad Valenciana

Islas Baleares

Islas CanariasAndalucía

Murcia

Madrid

Extremadura

Asturias

La Rioja

CantabriaEuzkadi

Navarra

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Spanish association of SPA

• ANBAL was founded more than 100 years ago, on the grounds of its provision of Mineral-Medicinal Spring Water for the public good. – This association was officially recognised by the Royal

Decree-Law 743/1928 of 25th of April. (Act governing the exploitation of mineral-medicinal spring waters).

– This association is composed by 68 thermal centres “Balnearios” and is focused in quality

www.balnearios.org

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Thermal Centres in Spain – Puente Viesgo

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Thermal Centres in Spain – Panticosa

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Thermal Centres in Spain – La Toja

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SPA Resorts & Thalassotherapy

Gloria Palace – Gran Canaria

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Thalassotherapy

• Thalassotherapy is an integrated plan for therapy, prevention, and health promotion. The plan shall be implemented for defined indications under medical care and with the participation of qualified expert staff.

• Therapeutic location immediately by the sea • Sea water

– The sea shall be used for bathing in natural waters.

• Marine products– It is possible to use mud or algae etc. for different applications.

• Low-allergen and clean sea air• Heliotherapy• Exposure to the climate and motion therapy• Associated health-promoting measures

– Associated health measures, emphasizing relaxation, change of nutrition, and physical exercise

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SPAS in Region of Valencia

• 7 “Balnearios” (Thermal Centres)• > 30 HOTEL SPA• 4-5 SPA with Talassotherapy• 7 in our research in ILIS Project

– 2 Balnearios– 1 SPA Resort (Industry Partner)– 3 Hotel with SPA– 1 SPA with Talassotherapy

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Industry Partner

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La Calderona SPA · Sport & Club Resort

• One of the most unique tourist Resort, Spa and Sports complex in Europe– An exclusive 5* Hotel with 42 rooms on suite– Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Terrace, Chill-Out, lounge library– Golf - Putting green of 1.800m2– 3 Swimming pools, 2 of them are heated indoor pools– Fitness center (gymnasium and classes)– 5 Paddle, 3 Tennis and 3 Squash courts– Footing circuit of 900m and a football pitch– 35 Therapy suites (hydrotherapy, beauty, slimming)– SPA and hydrothermal circuit– CIRD (International sports rehabilitation center)– Hairdressers, nursery, underground parking facilities– Facilities for events, conventions and meetings

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Balnearios

• Cofrentes• Chulilla• Both in interior

of Valencia

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Hotel SPA – Las ArenasFrom XIX C to XXI C

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Palasiet - Talassotherapy

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Thank you for your attention

Inmaculada Moraimora@florida-uni.es

Carlos Gómezcgomez@florida-uni.es

FLORIDA CENTRE DE FORMACIO COOP. V.

www.florida.es