Cozy village with a lot of culture and history
Caldes d’Estrac, or Caldetas as it is popularly known, may seem sleepy, but it still has an impressive history. In the heart of the village are thermal baths, which were already enjoyed by the Romans. Several cultural assets of national interest can also be found in Caldetas. This includes the House of Ugalde, which is one of the most important monuments of the village due to its architectural value. The summer residences along the Promenade de los Ingleses are also part of it. Furthermore, the Picasso Museum of the Fundación Palau is highly recommended, where old paintings by the most famous painter in the world are presented. The paintings are from an old friend of Picasso’s, Josep Palau.
The historic village, with its quiet streets, is surrounded by 3 watchtowers – Torre dels Encantats, Torre Busquets (50 meters away from Holiday Home Buena Vista) and Torre de les Heures. The towers “dels Encantats” and “Busquets” are part of a legend about the Moorish princess Fàtima and a citizen of the city of Busquets. The princess came to Caldetas to find a cure for her illness in the thermal baths and later married the citizen Busquets. The history of Caldetas is diverse and can be explored on the various routes through the area.