Fluidra builds the hot spring bathing area in the INÚU, the new integral wellness centre attached to the Caldea spa complex

Fluidra, the Spanish listed multinational group devoted to developing applications for
the sustainable use of water, has designed the bathing area in the INÚU, the new
integral wellness centre attached to the Caldea spa complex. Located in Escaldes-
Engordany (Andorra), the complex has become one of the most impressive hot spring
spas in Europe.
The new INÚU centre covers a total surface area of 12,400 m 2 , of which 2,580 m 2 is
taken up by the spectacular hot spring area, which was completely custom designed
by Fluidra. The project, worth an estimated 1.2 million euros, is made up of three
indoor lagoons at different levels that flow into each other through cascades, and an
outdoor lagoon. In total, the lagoons contain 72,000 litres of hot spring water.
All of the pools are curved in shape, and there is a multitude of wellness treatments
and facilities, such as water massage beds, water jets and other water features for
massages that are built into the pool bottom.
The project fits in perfectly with the building's architecture, designed by the French
architect Jean-Michel Ruols. Thus, the seams on the pool shell, made of stainless
steel, have been arranged in a radial pattern that mirrors the focal point of the glass
roof covering the building, which virtually sits on the channel of the river Valira.
In order to deliver the best possible feeling of enjoyment and relaxation to visitors, the
water areas have the very latest lighting systems able to create different atmospheres through the combination of changing shades of colours reflected in the stainless steel
and that also match the rhythm of the background music.
Eloi Planes, Fluidra's CEO, said, "We are proud to be able to share our experience
and know-how with the INÚU wellness centre, which fully appreciates the quality and
excellence of our solutions and that has enabled us to work on a unique project.
Working with a spa that enjoys such a high reputation in Europe has been an
enriching experience for all those involved".
Caldea is one of the largest leisure spas in Europe, with facilities covering almost
30,345 m 2 that include indoor and outdoor lagoons, saunas, indoor and outdoor
jacuzzis, Indo-Roman baths, hydromassage tubs, swan neck jets, outdoor bubble
beds, restaurants, a shopping mall and panoramic bar. The new INÚU wellness centre
will enable the Caldea spa complex to add top-of-the-range personalised treatments
and integral wellness solutions to its offering. It is expected that over 40,000 people
will visit the new facilities in 2013.