The SPA, a millenary relaxing tradition

Did you know that the spa's origins are attributed to the city of the same name in the province of Liege in Belgium, famous for its thermal baths. Also, it is believed that it comes from the Latin “salus per aquam”, which means health through water.

Also, it is believed that it comes from the Latin “salus per aquam”, which means health through water.

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Water as a sacred element

In ancient times, water was a sacred element, especially the one that flowed from natural springs, and that was generally consecrated to deities, such as Dana or Danu, goddess of fertility.

According to traditions, with water you could cure physical illnesses, particularly those of the eyes and one of the most famous sources for this treatment was Abnoba, who was dedicated to the Celtic goddess of nature

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Rome and the personal hygiene

The Romans recognized the relationship between personal hygiene, bathing, and health. They were the ones who created the expression SPA, which means "Salute per aqua", health through water. To these places designed for men and women, with thermal waters and minerals, people came with the purpose of curing their illnesses.

Greece with the healing powers of water

Hippocrates the "Father of Medicine" recommended both cold and hot water. In the 5th century B.C. the ancient Greeks believed in the healing properties of water.

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England and its watering place in Bath

At the time that the Romans invaded Britain in 43 B.C. They built a spa in Bath, city of Somerset in England and called it "Aquae Sulis" (the waters of Sulis).

In the early 16th century, the hot springs in Bath were famous for curing paralysis, even in patients who had been found to be incurable.

Japan and its group thermal baths

Bathing in hot springs has had a great tradition in the country of the "Rising Sun", the fountains were visited by samurai and nobles, who stayed in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese accommodation. Nowadays, it is a luxury accommodation offering rooms with a tatami floor, collective thermal baths (onsen), gardens and a menu with typical dishes.

China adopts energy system

Traditional Chinese medicine methods have been adopted by many spas, which work on the body's energy system.

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Colombia and its SPA in Barú

This South American country has a large number of hot springs, beauty salons and hotels that offer spa services, with high quality treatments and therapies that guarantee relaxation and well-being, such as the spa of Hotel Las Islas located in Barú, very close to Cartagena de Indias.

With the SPA the hotel industry starts its great path

At the beginning of the 19th century, interest in thermal water spas grew, which began to be used for therapeutic purposes. Thus, with the appearance of the SPA, the hotel industry in Europe and North America began to develop on a large scale. Each SPA had its own hotel, theater, casino and additionally tours were offered.

Today, this industry offers a wide variety of services for aesthetic purposes and preventive measures for health and stress management, with a complete range of treatments and therapies that provide relaxation and well-being.