AGUAS DE BUSOT (AIGUES)
ALICANTE, SPAIN.
Hotel Miramar Thermal baths - 1816.
This web page is dedicated to the Hotel Miramar/ hospital and its surrounding area.
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HOTEL ENTRANCE ROAD |
FORUM |
HOTEL MIRAMAR |
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1816-1920s
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Cures without doctors! Only by its pure air and thermal medicinal waters in the shadow of the pine forest.
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HOTEL MIRAMAR HISTORY |
VIEW OF THE SURROUNDING AREA |
1936 - 1967 |
THE GRAND CENTRAL STAIRCASE |
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The hotel was built in 1816 at a cost of over 1,000,000 pesetas (€6000) at the time it was one of the finest hotels in Europe. Highly decorated, it was visited by Noblemen and Royalty, i.e. Queen Victoria of England visited sometime during the 18th Century and of course the Spanish royals. |
Nearby the Hotel Miramar is a large pine forest with numerous paths with old stone made benches and viewing area where walkers can sit and rest. |
From the early 20s until 1936 the hotel stood empty then the Spanish Government took over the Hotel and made it into a hospital for children with tuberculosis. It stayed open until the disease in Spain was almost eradicated. |
The Grand central staircase was originally tiled with marble. Since the hotel closure all the marble has gone! |
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THE BEGOÑA CHALET |
LINK TO OTHER WEBSITE |
THE SENATE |
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THE GHOST...
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AIGUES MEANS.. |
THE PINE FOREST |
BATH OWNERSHIP DISPUTE |
CLEMENTINA HOUSE |
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Aigues means water in the local Valenciano language The origin of the name comes from its underground thermal waters found in the Cabeco d’or mountain also named the Sierra del Hombre. |
Take a stroll in the pine forest. |
The first document dated 1596 states the ownership to the Alicante Town hall. In 1816 there was a dispute between the Marquis of Bosch and Alicante. The dispute ended in 1865 when the judge of Jijona ruled the Marquis as the legal owner. |
Note the great water tower. |
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STAIRCASE |
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ENTRANCE TO TORRE THADOR |
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Marble staircase. |
SOME PRESENT DAY PICTURES OF THE HOTEL MIRAMAR.
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MORE PICTURES OF THE HOTEL 2000 -2004 |
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E-MAIL THE WEBMASTER |
HOTEL CASINO |
MORE PICTURES? |
THE PINE FOREST |
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The hotel Miramar casino was a good way to pass time playing cards, dominos, billiards etc. |
Do you have any more pictures or links related to the thermal baths? if so...Please email them!. I will be very pleased to add them to this website. |
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BEDROOM |
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DINING ROOM |
ECONOMY & TOURISM |
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One of the very beautiful bedrooms, some of which had on suite bathrooms. |
ORACLE OF INVESTIGATIONS MORE GHOSTLY GOINGS ON.
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The large dining room. note the lamps hanging from the ceiling possibly gas powered at the time this picture was taken.
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Aigües was famous for its health and tourism, at the time, most of the village economy came from the well known Hotel Spa. These days the people of the village work away in nearby towns or in the city of Alicante. |
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THE TOWN NAME AIGUES |
THE PINE FOREST |
LOCATION |
THE CANOVAS PARK |
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The name of Aigues was first shown on a document (written in latin ) by Fernando. The Catholic. |
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The village of Aigues is 24 km from Alicante, stands 341 meters above sea level, with 546 habitants. |
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THE CHAPEL |
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF THE BATHS |
AVENUE DE TORRE THADOR |
THIS HISTORIC VALUE OF AIGUES |
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The chapel, for prayer and rest. |
Calcium sulfate 1,33 gr. Magnesium sulfate 0,95 gr. Calcium chloride 0,22 gr. Magnesium chloride 0,52 WaterTemperature 41C |
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During the Middle Ages, Aigües played an important role due to the fact that it was a bordering municipality located between the reigns of Aragon and Castilla ,its name is mentioned in various important ancient documents. |
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VILLAGE HOT WATER |
THE GARDEN |
1989 |
SWIMMING POOL |
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The houses in the village of Aigues and the surrounding area have 24/7 running water at a constant 41C! I wonder if they have cold water too? |
The very well kept gardens. |
In 1989 Prognosis S.A bought the hotel with plans on turning it into a home for the aged. there was outcry from the villagers, not wanting there tranquil village turned into a busy thoroughfare. |
The massive swimming pool approximately 25 x 25 M2 & 3 Meters deep. note the 4 ladies in the boat! |
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THE GRAND HALL |
RESTORATION |
A ROYAL VISIT! |
MORE LINK OR PICTURES? |
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Note the central sofa, above which was a skylight Illuminating the hall and each floor level. |
We would really like to see the hotel restored to its former glory! NOT DEMOLISHED AND RE-BUILT! |
The Spanish Royals visit the Hotel Miramar. |
IF YOU HAVE ANY MORE PICTURES OR LINKS RELATED TO THE HOTEL OR HOSPITAL PLEASE SEND THEM.
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SEWAGE! |
THE HOTEL SPA TODAY |
17TH CENTURY |
THE MARQUIS DE BOSCH |
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In its time the Hotel Miramar was one of the very few buildings in Spain to have its own underground sewer system.. |
Today the hotel Balneario is sadly turning into a ruin, it awaits rehabilitation and possible reopening. |
During the 17th century, the title of Marquis del Bosch was created and the village became bound to it. Nowadays, the family still own large plots of land and numerous buildings. Another noble title was later associated to the family: The Conde de Casas Rojas. |
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TOURISTS |
SIGNS |
PANORAMIC VIEW |
RUINS |
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A sign in the hotel garden said.. SPITTING PROHIBITED! |
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There are some ruins of a little Arabic style castle located just outside the village, as well as a Tower known as “Torre de Aigues” standing on the hill overlooking the village. |
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BROCHURE FROM 1912 |
THADOR TOWER |
BROCHURE FROM 1912 |
LA TROCHA CHALET |
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The Hotel is open from the 1st of September to 30th of
June. |
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Luxury rooms with magnificent views, richly furnished
private suits, hairdressing salon. |
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SHOWER ROOM |
DANCE HALL |
VILLA PALMA |
HOLIDAY SNAPS! |
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The magnificent dance hall which comfortably held 800 people. There were concerts and entertainment with excellent artists. |
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There was a Photographer to take your holiday post card picture. I would love to see some of them snaps!. |
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FORUM |
A GAME OF CROQUET? |
E-MAIL THE WEBMASTER |
NEARBY PARK |
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EL CONGRESO |
DONATIONS |
PARNASO |
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When the hotel was a hospital for children with tuberculosis some food product were donated by the people of the United States of America. |
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MORE PICTURES |
BEDROOM |
ENLARGE PICTURES |
THE GREAT HALL |
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IF YOU HAVE ANY MORE PICTURES OR LINKS RELATED TO THE HOTEL OR HOSPITAL PLEASE SEND THEM.
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One of the highly decorated bedrooms. |
Don't forget you can click on any of the pictures to enlarge them. (*_*) |
Note the fine carpet, curtains & the central sofa. Radiators for the winter months powered direct from the thermal water. |
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THE FOUNTAIN |
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The fountain of la Cogolla with its nearby viewpoint of the coast of Alicante. |
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Picture to the left. Clay pigeon shooting area. |
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NEARBY CABECO D,OR MOUNTAIN |
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One of the many beautiful palm trees in the hotel garden. |
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PARNASO |
VISITORS SINCE 1st SEPTEMBER 2004 |
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HOTEL AUCTION 1989 |
PASEO |
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The newspaper articles below are mainly related to the hotel auction in 1989, where it was sold to Prognosis S.A for a mere 125 million pesetas €750,000 or £500,000 |
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