Natural hot spring · Spain
Balneario San Nicolás
Spain
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Alhama de Almería
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Balneario San Nicolás
Balneario San Nicolás is a natural hot spring in Spain, on the edge of Alhama de Almería. The nearest large city is Almería, roughly 10 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Map and directions
Red marks Balneario San Nicolás. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 36.96010, -2.57242.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Alhama de Almería.
- Nearest large city: Almería, about 10 miles (16 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Almería, Spain.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Balneario San Nicolás
- Baños de Lucainena Not recorded
- Balneario de Graena Not recorded
- Balneario de Lanjarón Not recorded
- Baño Grande Not recorded
- Baños Termales de Sierra Elvira Not recorded
- Pozas Termales de Santa Fe 104°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Balneario San Nicolás?
Balneario San Nicolás is in Spain, at Alhama de Almería. The GPS coordinates are 36.9601, -2.5724.
Can you soak at Balneario San Nicolás?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Balneario San Nicolás?
The closest listed spring is Baños de Lucainena, about 22 miles east. Balneario de Graena is about 42 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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