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Caldes de Malavella
Municipality
Ancient Roman bath in the municipality
Ancient Roman bath in the municipality
Flag of Caldes de Malavella
Flag
Coat of arms of Caldes de Malavella
Coat of arms
Caldes de Malavella is located in Catalonia
Caldes de Malavella
Caldes de Malavella
Location in Catalonia
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Girona
Comarca Selva
Area
 • Total 57.3 km2 (22.1 sq mi)
Elevation
84 m (276 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 7,458
 • Density 130.16/km2 (337.1/sq mi)

Caldes de Malavella is a town in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the Selva area, which is a type of region called a comarca. In 2014, about 7,130 people lived here.

This town is very famous for its natural thermal baths. People have enjoyed the warm spring waters here for a long time.

Getting Around Caldes de Malavella

It is easy to travel around Caldes de Malavella using public transport. The town is also well-connected to other cities in Spain by train and bus.

Train Travel

Caldes de Malavella has its own railway station. It is located west of the town center. Trains connect Caldes de Malavella to major cities like Girona and Barcelona. The journey to Girona takes about 20 minutes. A trip to Barcelona is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. Trains run often, usually every 10 minutes to an hour.

Bus Services

You can also travel to Caldes de Malavella by bus from Girona. The bus ride from Girona takes about an hour.

Airport Connections

The closest airport to Caldes de Malavella is Girona-Costa Brava Airport. There is no direct bus from the airport to the town. You can either drive there by taxi or rental car. Just take the NII / A2 road towards Barcelona. Another option is to take a bus from the airport to Girona city center. From Girona, you can then take another bus or a train to Caldes de Malavella.

Famous People from Caldes

  • Iván Balliu, a well-known footballer, comes from Caldes de Malavella.
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