Combes is close to Lamalou-les-Bains. Lamalou famous for its spa (thermal baths and beauty treatments) is a pretty tourist village. The exploitation of the thermal station of Lamalou goes back to the eighth century. It is then that they discovered the healing effect of the water. This is not the only aspect that makes Lamalou attractive: it is an excellent departure point for excursions in the Caroux. Did you know that not less than fifteen sources gush along the geological fault line, which cross the little valley. These sources are rich in calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and bicarbonates. They also contain natural carbon dioxide.
There are restaurants, shops and cafes. Golf, swimming, tennis, and in the hills around Lamalou-les-Bains and Roquebrun there are marked trails . Directions to retrieve at a small fee at the local tourist office. For a sporty bike tour the area north of the Orb: the Col de Fontfroide near Olargues is a challenge! Lamalou also has a nice 9-hole golf course. With vouchers from Moerland Rental you get a small discount. At Beziers and Mazamet you find 18-hole golf courses.
Lamalou is about a 45 minutes drive from the Mediterranean Sea and the nearest beach is Valras Plage.