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AIRE The Ancient Argan Ritual
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AIRE The Ancient Argan Ritual

By AIRE Ancient Baths Vallromanes
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The essence of AIRE turned into an extraordinary ritual that embraces the face and body with a symphony of delicate movements for a deep and enveloping massage. Warm, organic argan oil and jade stones give this experience an irresistible touch of distinction and sumptuousness that connects to the ancestral traditions of Berber women, who have used these elements for centuries to rejuvenate, strengthen, and beautify their skin. The numerous beneficial properties of argan oil have been used by the Berber women for centuries to enrich body and mind with their delicate sumptuousness and seductive aroma. Also, a 90 minutes ritual including a relaxing full-body massage with warm, organic argan oil working the legs, abdomen, arms, back, shoulders, and cranium. During the facial massage we work with organic argan cream and jade stones. A series of inhalations with lavender essential oils determined by your therapist will help you enter a state of deep relaxation. .
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Ages 18-99, max of 4 per group
Duration: 1h 40m
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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bathrobe and towels
  • Hygiene Items
  • Thermal circuit entrance
  • Slippers
What's not included
  • Tips


Start:
  • Aire de Vallromanes, Riera de Vallromanes, s/n, 08188 Vallromanes, Barcelona, Spain
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 197401P6

    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 197401P6

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    • AIRE Ancient Baths Vallromanes
      329
      Spain
      Joined in October 2015
    • JayneWiltshire
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Relaxed renewed and loved the baths - not your regular spa.
      These are Baths and are quite different from your usual spa. I went with my daughter and it was the most wonderful experience, very unusual and so peaceful and restful. We both had an Orange massage for body and face, 1HR total. We were treated as valued guests and informed throughout our stay after a brief tour and explanation of how best to experience our time. We loved the salt water flotation pool and even enjoyed the hot to ice baths. Everything was very well kept clean and beautiful with relaxing music and very well controlled numbers while we were there (around 3 hours in total). Everything is provided for you, only need to bring your swim suit. GHD dryers and straighteners. Good products in showers etc. Our massage body and face/head was excellent and very professionally done. We felt renewed and didn’t want to leave. Definitely will go again if in a country where they have one. Your are not allowed to take your phone into the bathing area so no photos from us but it looks exactly like the web site or even better.
      Written October 5, 2024
    • Debie P
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Massage for one.
      Amazing experience. The ambiance is very relaxing. The different baths play off each other. It's so refreshing to do the cold water after getting heated up. There is delicious tea available everywhere as well as water. I had a Himalayan salt scrub and then massage. The warm oil drizzle was amazing. Definitely need another.
      Written May 23, 2024
    • RoMichaela
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Nightmare Hidden Behind a Facade of Relaxation
      Our visit to Aire Ancient Baths started off as a pleasant escape into what initially seemed like a magical place, but it ended in absolute horror and disgust. After enjoying a very nice couples massage treatment and about an hour in various temperature baths and the sauna (all of which were quite enjoyable) - we then returned to our private locker only to discover that it had been tampered with. To our shock and dismay, there was another key inside our locker, meaning someone clearly had accessed our personal belongings (clothes, wallet, phone, money, keys) without our knowledge or consent. This is a blatant violation of privacy and a severe breach of trust. It’s hard to convey the horror of discovering our valuables had been tampered with, possibly stolen, and the fear that our phones, containing our private information, might have been accessed. We felt deeply violated and spent weeks anxiously pondering if our credit cards, driver's licenses, or banking details had been compromised. The only thing more shocking than the incident itself was the utterly appalling response from the management, or I suppose - the lack thereof. We reported the incident to the locker room employee and the front desk right away. They initially denied the possibility of another key, but the employee confirmed it. After 30 minutes, they said the manager was gone but would contact us the next day. That call never came." We made several follow-up calls, repeatedly recounting the situation and receiving empty promises of a response. Four weeks have passed since this shocking incident, and we have still not received any communication from the management, despite countless promises. This lack of accountability and disregard for customer security is unacceptable, especially for a place so highly rated and allegedly upscale. What could have been a beautifully relaxing experience turned into a distressing ordeal that we would not wish on anyone, leaving us feeling anything but relaxed. We strongly urge anyone considering Aire Ancient Baths to think twice about trusting them with your personal safety and belongings. This spa’s failure to address such a critical issue demonstrates a shocking level of negligence and disrespect towards its customers. We’d sincerely recommend avoiding this place and going almost anywhere else.
      Written May 21, 2024
    • AustraliaKetut
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Bath With Socks, Crowds and an Angry Masseuse - The McDonald's of Thermal Spas?!
      My husband and I have been visiting various thermal spas in Catalonia since 2011. He surprised me with a gift certificate for a 45" "Love Connection" couples massage here and we booked the Mas Salagros hotel ro make a weekend of it. As we go to thermal spas 1-2 times a year we expected a relaxing experience. It is a beautiful location but the experience is very rule bound and way too many people are in the spa at once. As soon as you arrive, you get wristbands, then you are instructed to go to the dressing rooms to change in to your bathers and put on their robe and... aquatic non-slip slippers made of some kind of wet suit material which you must wear the entire time, even in the baths. Have a bath at home with a candle on, with a couple of other people you don't know there, with your socks on in the bath, that may give you an idea of what this experience is like. The socks you must wear are really uncomfortable and filled with water. We have never had to wear these at any other spa. Each bath had about 4 other people in it at a time. At one stage the small floating pool had 5 people. Never encountered this many people at the spas in La Garriga and Caldes or Fairmont, etc etc Ok, the massage. I asked politely for only my back to be done, for my own personal reasons I didn't want the face up massage and, well, it is my body and we did pay over 200€ for the experience so we should choose, no?! The female masseuse allocated to me was very angry and asked in a confrontational manner "Why do you only want your back massaged?" Then proceeded to repeat how "this is how we do it here." It felt so combative and uncomfortable, I really wanted to leave but, of course it's hard to say I want to leave and not continue with this, and I really don't want you to touch me without a possible drama from an angry person. So, instead of dealing with a reaction to this from her, in what was supposed to be a relaxing place, I looked at my husband with a bit of desperation and we got on with it. Once started, my husband asked how I was. We've had 2 couples massages in the past and could talk. I did say to him, well, what starts poorly doesn't feel good as a polite way of trying to tell him, it was stressful. The guy massaging him said to us firmly "Silence" and we were ordered not to talk in the expensive couples massage "love connection" experience that felt like an oppressive entrapment. Honestly, I wanted to get up and leave but the stress of staying outweighed the concern of the stress of dealing with the reaction if we left. We ended with fruit juice in plastic bottles and no truffles as paid for. We had to request this as noone came to offer. I explained this experience to the women at reception and they seemed to take it seriously and I was grateful they were attentive and caring. Ultimately, I wouldn't return here as there are other much more relaxing thermal baths where you do not have to wear anti-slip socks of wetsuit material or feel bombarded with rules. This place is the McDonald's of Roman Baths. It's a conveyer belt and if people tried other, less famous baths in Catalonia, they'd see just how relaxing a thermal spa can *really* be. Lose the water booties, spread the customers out and give a little more trust and freedom to your customers to improve. And lose the rigid, angry masseuse who doesn't respect customers' bodily autonomy and consent.
      Written October 30, 2022
    • CDFBologna
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Must visit
      We took the Valentine package. Until we got there we has received no instructions and did not know what to bring (and not) but luckily we had our swimming trunks with us. The place is really nice, clean, with the right lighting, music and amount of pools with perfect temperatures. The massages were super professional and we had plenty of time to relax with the 2h session we had booked. The surroundings are also beautiful and the road from Barcelona allows you to see a lot of beautiful haciendas and vineyards. Totally worth it. I heard about this place through a friend luckily because Google never listed it for thermal baths in Catalonia.
      Written February 13, 2022
    • seaxprs2018
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Relaxing spa ina quiet valley only a half hour drive from Barcelona
      Stay at the hotel and enjoy the spa for free, the 2 other outdoor pools, and Bio restaurants in this eco resort. The spa pools alternate hot and cold in various zen rooms housed in an early stone barn, part of a farm started in the late 1700's on the site of a Roman hot springs, even a sauna.
      Written September 3, 2019
    • MuratD_13
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Paradise of Peacefulness
      We’ve had dozens of massages over the years, but when they take place in a fabulous spa - it just adds something extra special. Aire Ancient Baths in Vallromanes is truly one of a kind, as it transports you to a world of zen and tranquility within a breathtaking space of several thermal baths and treatment rooms. The photos on social media and online simply don’t do it justice. It’s an experience that needs to be felt, seen, heard, smelled and even tasted. The saltwater baths are available in numerous temperatures, from cold to hot and everything in between. Your senses are all activated as you make your way throughout the different experiential baths. Indoor, outdoor, jetted, wet sauna, rain shower and floating pools allow you to lose yourself during the 90 minute water circuit. We visited twice in 4 days and opted for two additional treatments: a 60 minute relaxation massage as well as an all over exfoliation. The guys who worked on our exfoliation were super professional, they communicated to us what was going to take place and were overall excellent spa attendants. They smiled and we had a little laugh as well. We were truly made to feel comfortable and in the end we left the spa completely and utterly rejuvenated and relaxed. I highly recommend the body massage and certainly for 60 minutes. You will never feel better. I can’t wait to visit their other locations in Spain and in Chicago/NYC, and why not for another visit in Vallromanes. Paris is just a 2 hour flight away.
      Written August 14, 2019
    • InlovewGstaad
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very romantic
      Lovely old building, looks like a cave, romantic lighting, multiple pools, one, outside. She staff excellent, but others didn't know if the water was chlorinated or salinated, nor if the adjacent hotel had swimming pools- (they have two, beautiful, outdoor pools). Clean dressing/showering area. Set in gorgeous countryside.
      Written July 2, 2019
    • ahervello
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great spa venue
      Very peaceful, clean and relaxing experience. Highly recommended. Massage was also fantastic. The only backside is that after all this water/massage encounters, you get starved and aim to engulf whatever.
      Written May 7, 2019
    • Bluebellplasnewydd
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Out of world experience
      This is a strange place. Situated largely underground, although there is a gap where you can wade outside, it consists of a number of pools. They vary in temperature from fairly hot to very cold. The whole place is in dim light with soothing music being played. Tea is provided and there is also a massage facility. The staff explain everything and are very helpful. The pools themselves are small and therefore can appear crowded if there are more than 6 people relaxing in them. I am not sure what health benefits occur from visiting but it is a pleasant experience. I am not sure how eco friendly it is to heat them - unless of course they are supplied by hot springs from deep underground.
      Written April 18, 2019
    • Alex E
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic Spa at the Mas Salagros Hotel
      We loved this perfectly built spa situated on old Roman baths. The service was exceptional and the treatments were fantastic. My wife got an amazing hair treatment with real gold and loved it. I totally relaxed in their numerous pools and saunas. You should definitely visit this spa!
      Written October 21, 2018
    • jaffajames
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wow
      Didn't really know what we were going to. This place is amazing. We walked around in white robes with hoods to just candle lighting. We relaxed in hot tubs cold tubs & salt pools. We then had the most amazing massage that we have ever had finished with champagne & chocolates. A really amazing experience!
      Written September 18, 2018
    • Peacefulretreats
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Delightful relaxation
      Baths and massage area were uniquely and tastefully presented. Design very respectful of nature and had a truly, ancient, yet modern, clean feel.
      Written March 5, 2018
    • Tamerlans007
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Relaxing
      Lovely ancien Catalan house transformed into a spa. Here you can find Roman style baths with Arabic atmosphere. The staff is really helpful. The only negative point is the temperature, when you move from one pool to another you feel the cold during the winter months.
      Written December 6, 2017
    • Isgirl_in_MA
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Floating on Aire
      I am so glad we spent the time to visit this spa...it was wonderful! Didn't really know what to expect, since spas can differ quite a bit, but we walked in and they had availability for us on the spot. They provide everything--locker room facilities, a swimsuit, non-skid pull-on slippers, and approximately an hour and a half to enjoy the amenities. My husband and I were able to take dips in the hot pool, the tepid pool and the cold pool. There was also a salt water pool where we spent most of our time, where you can float, which I have been fortunate enough to be able to do in the states in individual, private, chambers. This was open and relaxing, and probably the reason why we spent the majority of time here. There was also a wet steam room, an aromatherapy pool and jacuzzis available to enjoy. The time was a little too short--two hours would have been divine! Nevertheless, great atmosphere and a bargain price compared to what this would cost in the states. Loved the experience here!
      Written November 7, 2017
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    Adela
    Barcelona, Spain3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fui con mi pareja y ya estamos pensando en volver! Las instalaciones, el entorno, la atención del personal, y el masaje Argan el mejor masaje que me han hecho en mi vida! Excelentes medidas anti covid, fuimos el fin de semana y el aforo súper acertado! Volveremos en breve!
    Written September 7, 2021
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