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A spa in the heart of nature

Bains de Caldane: thermal spring in Alta-Rocca

On this Sunday at the end of October, despite the spring sunshine, we weren’t planning a picnic on the beach, but a wellness getaway in the heart of the Alta Rocca. The Caldane baths, hot springs known since ancient times, are just a stone’s throw from Sartène. All you need is a bathing suit and towel to enjoy this spa in the heart of nature, with sulphurous waters at 37 degrees. We share this relaxing experience with you as a couple.

A spa experience in a green setting

It’s a bit chilly that morning, and the idea of undressing in the middle of nature leaves us a bit pensive… The parking lot is almost empty, which happily suggests that we may be the only couple to enjoy the baths? The lady at the reception desk kindly gives us all the information we need to make the most of this natural jacuzzi: you can only stay in this sulfurous water (water with a high sulfur content) for about twenty minutes. The water has a soothing effect on the skin, sinuses, throat and any inflammation. We walk to the outdoor changing room! Reassured by the water temperature of over 37 degrees, we hurriedly undressed and dived into the pure blue of these ancient pools.

Sulphurous baths

Even though the outside temperature is only 15 degrees, we notice that we fit in very easily! Instant comfort! The 3 pools are cut into the granite floor. Surprisingly, the bottom of the pool is sandy, with slight variations in heat, a sign that the water is renewed by the ground. A large clock on the wall reminds us that time is running out and that we can only stay for twenty minutes or so… A unique pleasure, and we’re always the only ones to enjoy it!

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We tell you all about it...

The baths are located at the foot of the Alta-Rocca massif. Very quickly, we share the feeling of being in a Nordic country or with our Quebec cousins… where these open-air spas are customary!

Getting there

Healthy rest and... restoration

The twenty minutes or so have passed, and we emerge from the bath in peace. The site is beautifully laid out, with deckchairs inviting us to lounge around. We allow ourselves a quarter of an hour’s rest on the deckchairs, listening to the gentle rustle of the wind through the trees… After this sulphurous bath, the rest is salutary. The blood circulation has been activated by the effects of the sulphurous water, and the body has had a bit of a workout… The body is gradually returning to its normal rhythm. We get dressed in peace and quiet.

The + of this experience

An experience to be repeated, but always at the end of the year. After all, this atypical activity in southern Corsica must be very popular in summer! To continue the pleasure, we treat ourselves to a typical Corsican lunch in the restaurant adjoining the estate! A treat for our stomachs too…