Thermal Waters
The thermal waters of Balneario de la Virgen Spa Hotel are classified as: bicarbonate, sulphate, calcium-magnesium, lithium and slightly radioactive (0.11 Nanocuries/litre) waters. Thermal waters spring at a temperature of 30-34 centigrade degrees. The S. José, S. Antonio and Primitivo or de las Pilas springs have an estimated capacity of 2 million litres a day. The capacity of the thermal lake has not been calculated so far, but it is considered to be the biggest thermal spring found in the area.
They were declared as public interest in February 1888.
Ionic composition & analysis
| ph | 7,45 |
| Conductivity at 20 (NS.CM) | 829 |
| Chlorides | 49,7 |
| Sulphates | 139 |
| Sodium | 29,1 |
| Calcium | 92,4 |
| Potassium | 3,9 |
| Magnesium | 40,3 |
| C.O.D. (MNO4K) | 0 |
| Total hardness | 380 |
| Dry waste at 110° | 532 |
Therapeutic Properties
- Bicarbonate
- Hepatoprotective, antiphlogistic, hypoglycemic and anti acid properties. Problems of the digestive system, rheumatology and endocrinology.
- Calcium-Magnesium Lithium
- Clotting effect, membrane permeabilizer, nervous and neuromuscular regulator. Modulation of muscular contraction, intestinal absorption and secretion and hormone releasing. Vasodilator.
- Oligometalic
- Diuretic effect. Determined renal conditions and applications in lithiasis.
- Radioactive
- Indicated in psychiatric treatments (anti-stress, depressions and nervous system alterations); rheumatology; neurovegetative system conditions, chronic respiratory problems and skin conditions; endocrinology and autoimmune system alterations. Analgesic and sedative effect.
- Sulfate
- Anti-inflammatory and antiallergenic effects. Problems of the respiratory system, the digestive system, rheumatology, dermatology and liver conditions. Clearance and diuretic properties.