Hotels in Archena

The Archena Spa

The spa is on the edge of town, in a bend of the river Segura, surrounded by palm trees and orchards. Its thermal waters were already used in Roman times, and today the complex brings together the pools, the treatments and its own hotels. If you are coming to rest for a few days, sleeping here lets you go down to the pools at any time without the car. It is the most popular option with couples and older people having treatments.

The setting is very peaceful, with walks by the river. To eat out or buy anything you will have to go up to the town, a short drive away.

Archena town

The town itself has simpler places to stay, bars, Murcian restaurants and everyday shops. It suits you if you only want to use the spa by day or are on a tight budget. The spa complex is close, and the access road is short and easy. It is also a good option if you are visiting family in the Vega Media of the Segura or coming to the area for work. Murcia city is a short drive on the motorway, so it also works for combining spa and city.

Best-rated in this area: Hotel Hyltor, with a score of 8.0 from 1,658 reviews.

Villages of the Ricote valley

Upriver begins the Ricote valley, with small villages such as Villanueva del Río Segura, Ulea and Ojós, set between hills and citrus groves. There are rural houses for those who prefer the countryside and want to explore the valley at leisure, with its waterwheels, irrigation channels and viewpoints over the Segura. You need a car, but from these villages the spa is a short drive. In summer the whole valley gets very hot, so look for a place with a pool or air conditioning.