A spa hotel straight out of the Belle Époque for a relaxing autumn in Cantabria

The arrival of autumn's chill shifts the tourism paradigm . While the autumn foliage invites us to experience nature's changing colors, the first waterfalls , and their spectacular trails, people often seek out places that offer the same level of relaxation as a warm home . In this sense, thermal getaways become the best option for many tourists, especially in Spain, which boasts magical spas perfect for unwinding and facing the final months of the year.

Without a doubt, Cantabria is a place to enjoy its cool, natural beauty, but also its historic architecture. This combination makes for a pleasant, comfortable, and diverse getaway. These three characteristics are precisely what the spectacular spa hotel located in the municipality of Solares offers. Its mineral-rich waters are ideal for guests seeking well-being and improved health. Furthermore, there's also a dedicated children's spa, a feature not commonly found in these types of resorts.

This is the Castilla Termal Solares hotel

The Castilla Termal Solares hotel is recognized as an oasis of well-being. It stands out for its architecture, as it is housed in a historic Belle Époque building , which became the region's spa resort at the beginning of the 20th century.

This time, the setting is a 4-star hotel with 113 spacious rooms, each with a terrace or large windows offering spectacular views of centuries-old oak trees and surrounding nature. But without a doubt, its biggest draw is the spa hidden within its grounds . The price is €195 per night, including breakfast and access to this thermal pool.

Mineral-medicinal thermal pool and Roman-inspired circuits

The hotel's wellness area begins with an 849-square-meter, 850,000-liter thermal pool with an average temperature of 32 to 34 degrees Celsius . Here, guests can enjoy relaxing wall jets, swan neck fountains, hydromassage beds , a counter-current water feature, and cervical waterfalls that stimulate blood circulation and relax muscles. In addition, there will also be jacuzzi areas for ultimate relaxation.

The spa also features a contrast circuit called Balnea Romana , inspired by the ancient Baths of Caracalla. The area thus becomes a place of profound Roman inspiration , based on its architecture where rationality, economy, specialization, axiality, symmetry, and monumentality prevailed. In fact, the central element of the circuit is located beneath a dome similar to the Pantheon in Rome , which was once a sundial.

This space thus becomes a guided circuit in groups of 2 to 6 people , alternating between cold, hot, humid and dry areas , in order to eliminate toxins from the body, decongest the respiratory tract and promote blood stimulation.

On the other hand, the hotel has a children's spa , a spa area consisting of a pool and jacuzzi designed for the well-being of the little ones (from 4 to 12 years old) and the enjoyment of the waters.

How to get to Solares

Solares is located 20 minutes from Santander and less than an hour from Bilbao via the A-8 . If you are coming from Madrid, the best route is via the A-1 and A-67, a journey of approximately 4.5 hours.