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In 2006, Spa had a population of 10,543 and an area of 39.85 km 2 (15.39 sq mi), giving a population density of 265/km 2 (690/sq mi). Spa is one of Belgium's most popular tourist destinations, being renowned for its natural mineral springs, [2] and production of "Spa" mineral water, which is exported worldwide.
[1] [2] From the early 18th century to the 1930s, Western Europe experienced an increase in spa and bathing culture, leading to the construction of elaborate bath houses. [1] These would often include gardens, casinos, theatres, and villas surrounding the springs and the bath houses.
The statue of "The crutchbreaker" in the spa town Piešťany – a symbol of balneotherapy Print of Spa, Belgium, 1895 Ikaalisten Kylpylä, a spa center in Ikaalinen, Pirkanmaa, Finland. A spa town is a resort town based on a mineral spa (a developed mineral spring). Patrons visit spas to "take the waters" for their purported health benefits.
The Great Spa Towns of Europe* Spa, Liège: 2021 1613; ii, iii (cultural) The Great Spa Towns of Europe comprises 11 spa towns in seven European countries where mineral waters were used for healing and therapeutic purposes before the development of industrial medication in the 19th century. The town of Spa is listed in Belgium. [22]
The tourist industry generates 2.8% of Belgium's gross domestic product and employs 3.3% of the working population (142,000 people). [ 1 ] 6.7 million people travelled to Belgium in 2005. [ 2 ] Two-thirds of them come from the larger nearby countries - France , The Netherlands , the United Kingdom , and Germany ; there are also many tourists ...
This natural park is a transboundary park between Belgium and Germany. Burdinale-Mehaigne Nature Park 1991 110 Two Ourthes Nature Park 2001 760 Upper Sure Anlier Forest Nature Park 2001 720 Attert Valley Nature Park 1994 70 Viroin-Hermeton Nature Park 1998 120 Scheldt Plains Nature Park 1996 260 Hill Country Nature Park 1997 233 Gaume Natural Park
List of protected heritage sites in Spa, Belgium; S. Schaltin Pierry & Cie; Spa Conference (29 September 1918) Spa (mineral water) Spa Conference (13–15 August 1918)
Zvernec at Dalan Beach near Porto Novo is popular with foreign naturist campers. However local authorities have prohibited camping from the resulting pollution as service facilities do not exist inside the protected area. Swimming in Porto Novo is not allowed as it is a dangerous beach. The area is monitored nightly by authorities.