Alange: Roman Baths, Inland Beach and Routes

Alange brings together a spa shaped by Roman heritage, an inland beach and routes with a range of different themes. If you are planning a stay, you can choose from thermal wellness, swimming, outdoor activities and culture. The town’s attractions range from domed baths and a Gothic-Mudéjar church to an archaeological site, environmental education and birdwatching. This allows you to combine relaxation with specific themes for your excursions.

Thermal Baths and Cultural Heritage

The Balneario de Alange combines Roman buildings with modern facilities, traditional therapies and hydrotherapy. The Roman remains include two round baths covered by domes. The Roman remains have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Balneario also offers thermal wellness experiences. Wellness and a distinctive architectural heritage are therefore at the heart of this part of town.

Another cultural highlight is the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Milagros. The church is Gothic-Mudéjar and has been designated a monument of historical and artistic interest. The Historia Aeterna Gladiaturae is devoted to Roman history, including the history of gladiators. The Museo del Carnaval offers a different focus, displaying costumes worn by the Bakumbas and Tukanes carnival groups.

Swimming and Activities by the Water

Playa de Alange is an inland beach suitable for swimming, with fresh, temperate water. Various water sports are organised there in summer, including canoeing, sailing and windsurfing. The beach can be reached from town via the Carretera de Palomas; parking is available nearby. A visit to the water therefore combines swimming with seasonal activities and a clearly specified route.

Routes with Different Themes

The Paseo Azul is five kilometres long, takes about two and a half hours and is of low to moderate difficulty. The route combines water, nature and history. The Paseo del Bañista is about six kilometres long and is described as an easy route; it begins and ends in Alange. The routes offer different highlights: water, nature and history are the focus of the Paseo Azul, while the Paseo del Bañista also leads to an archaeological site.

This site is the Granero de la Edad del Bronce, whose history dates back more than 5,000 years. Another route, the Cerro del Alajón, starts in Alange. The Centro de Interpretación de los Corredores Ecofluviales del Guadiana provides information about various routes along the river and shows the hiking trails designated in Alange.

Birdwatching and Environmental Education

The Festival de los Vencejos is an annual nature and bird event held at the end of May. The programme includes ornithological routes, workshops for children, young people and families, as well as a photography competition. Enobirding combines birdwatching and wine tasting. If the festival is important to your travel plans, check the specific event dates for your intended visit.

The Centro Azul Inteligente y de Sostenibilidad Ambiental offers the public information and environmental education activities throughout the year on climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. For visits focused on history, culture or nature, the Oficina de Turismo de Alange offers guided tours. In Alange, routes and outdoor activities, themed visits and environmental education opportunities complement one another.

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