Caldes de Malavella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caldes de Malavella
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Municipality
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Ancient Roman bath in the municipality
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 Caldes de Malavella
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Girona | ||
| Comarca | Selva | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 57.3 km2 (22.1 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • 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.
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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.
