The best spas in Barcelona

Deep back massages, a dip in the heated pool with panoramic sea views, and steam in the sauna. Sound inviting? With all the stress of the pandemic and the effect it has had on our lives, we all need to ensure that we make time for self-care and prioritize our health. For many, there is no better day of relaxation than that of a spa day, and Barcelona is home to so many excellent spas to choose from.

Take time for yourself away from the stresses of everyday life, and head for a spa session to slow down and relax. In no particular order, we share our list of best spas for a day of pampering in the Catalan capital.

Friendly warning: due to the current Coronavirus situation and restrictions that are regularly changing, it’s best to double-check before leaving that the venue you’re heading to is open and operating.

Aire de Barcelona

Found in the heart of the bustling El Born neighborhood, the Aire Ancient Baths are like a step back in time to a setting that looks like it has come straight out of the Arabian Nights. This luxurious spa offers pools to mimic that of the traditional Arab baths: saltwater, icy, cool, warm, and hot. Their basic package includes a hammam steam bath but, has options to also include massages and exfoliations on hot marble.

This spa is very popular and therefore difficult to book in for, so unlike other spas in Barcelona, there is a time limit of two hours on your stay here. Something that also sets Aire de Barcelona apart from other spas, is that if you enter at the last time slot of 9pm, you are able to stay until past midnight. Aire is the perfect romantic and relaxing spa day for two.

Address: Passeig de Picasso, 22, 08003 Barcelona
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-9pm

Rituels d’Orient

The Rituels d’Orient spa hammam is a calm sanctuary of wellbeing in the midst of the bustling city of Barcelona. The spa and its treatments are based on generations of health and beauty secrets from the Arabic traditions of Morocco and Turkey. Rituels d’Orient offers a variety of massages so you can choose what will help you feel most tranquil and relaxed.

This subterranean palace has all that you would expect from a classic hammam, including two steam rooms and a cold-water pool with salts. Take a moment away from the hustle and bustle of city life and be transported to the middle east for a few hours of relaxation.

Address: Carrer Loreto, 50, 08029 Barcelona
Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday 11am-9pm, Thursday-Saturday 11am-10pm

Spazio Wellness

Despite being located in the basement of the Hotel Diagonal Zero, this spa has splendid views over the private patio of the Spazio Wellness and lots of natural light. You have everything you need for a relaxing day here, with a competitive price for admission to the water circuit, which also grants you access to the fully equipped gym.

Also available at the Spazio Wellness is a seasonal panoramic pool, and couples’ packages for a romantic spa day spent with your partner.

Address: Placa Llevant Hotel SB Diagonal Zero, 08039 Barcelona
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-8pm

By Sandra Roig