- Features of the thermal springs of Greece
- Aridea
- Loutraki
- Vouliagmeni
- Ikaria island
Mineral and thermal springs in Greece, coupled with the sea, clean air, warm sun and an abundance of greenery, beckon tourists with the opportunity to improve their shaky health.
Features of the thermal springs of Greece
In Greece, there are more than 7 hundred thermal springs, some of which are recognized as healing. Their benefits were identified in antiquity - this is indicated by the preserved terms.
Those who decide to relax in the north of Greece should take a closer look at Pikrolimni. Here, for the treatment of psoriasis, acne, hernia, neurodermatitis, cellulite, myalgia, rheumatism, salpingitis and other diseases, the following factors are used: sulfuric mud of the lake (enriched with sulfur compounds and nitrogen salts); thermal water, temperature +38 degrees. The local health complex is equipped with a jacuzzi, beauty salon, physiotherapy rooms, thermal pools.
If your choice falls on the western part of Greece, the thermal springs of Kaiafa (temperature +32 degrees) may be of interest there, the waters of which successfully treat diseases of the skin and gastrointestinal tract, neuralgia, asthma.
If you are interested in the south of Greece, take a look at the Peloponnese, in particular at the Metana resort, which is famous for its hydrogen sulfide geothermal springs. Here they are waiting for those suffering from arthritis, disorders of the nervous system and ailments of the female genital area.
Do not ignore Edipsos on the island of Evia: the resort has about 80 thermal springs (temperatures up to +78 degrees), which were once used for health purposes by August, Winston Churchill, Adrian, Theodoros Deligiannis, Maria Callas and others. Thermal Sulla water (hot radon spring) is used for beauty procedures, treatment of rheumatism, as well as endocrine and gynecological disorders.
Aridea
The Loutra Loutrakiu hydrotherapy center is provided for the treatment. It has 6 springs, the water temperature of which ranges from + 25˚C to + 38˚C. These waters are used in treatment programs aimed at improving the condition of patients with rheumatism, suffering from skin, gynecological and respiratory ailments. Despite the fact that the therapeutic course is designed for 3 weeks, those who wish can take advantage of short spa programs.
The local outdoor pools are suitable for swimming even in winter, as they are filled with hot water from the Thermopotamos thermal river.
As for a boring pastime, guests of Aridea will be offered to explore the stalagmite caves (there are rare rock paintings) and walk along the 15 km long gorge (while walking or riding a horse, travelers will meet waterfalls).
Loutraki
The beneficial properties of the waters of Loutraki were known even in ancient Greece - here Roman generals were healed of wounds and diseases. The temperature of water enriched with radon and containing calcium, magnesium, sodium is about + 30-31˚C. It is effective in the treatment of psoriasis, dermatitis, cholecystitis, gastritis, myositis, kidney disease.
To services of visitors Loutraki - Loutraki Thermal Spa, which has: rooms with hydrotherapy baths installed there; a room for sea therapy (in addition to mineral water, algae are also used); swimming pools (two of them are indoor with a waterfall and jet hydromassage, and one is open, where over- and underwater hydromassage systems work, and there is also a waterfall, water mushroom ibar, which serves juice and other health drinks); sauna (the time spent in the sauna, in which the body is exposed to a temperature of + 55-80˚C - 10-15 minutes); hamam (the air temperature in the steam bath is not more than + 55˚C); massage department (Indian, Thai, anti-stress, Swedish, stone massage).
Vouliagmeni
Of the main attractions of Vouliagmeni, the lake of the same name stands out, famous for its thermal springs. Even in winter, the temperature of its water, which contains sulfur and other minerals, is not lower than + 22˚C. There is a well-equipped beach on the shore of the lake, the entrance to which will cost 9 (weekdays) -10 (weekends) euros.
After swimming in the lake (indications: rheumatism, nervous disorders, skin and gynecological ailments), travelers are advised to go to inspect the ancient stone lighthouse, stalactite caves and the ruins of the temple of Hera (in addition to the foundation and altar, fragments of columns have also been preserved).
Ikaria island
The glory of Ikaria was brought by 8 thermal springs (Kratsa, Apollonos, Chlio-Thermo, Artemidos, Askilipiou and others), with temperatures ranging from +31 to +58 degrees. It is known that the historian Herodotus was the first to discover the healing properties of the springs of Ikaria.
Being radon sodium chloride waters, they are successfully used for the treatment of gynecological, diseases of the liver, skin, kidneys, and musculoskeletal system.
Those who wish to admire the island's capital, Agios Kirikos and the surrounding villages, should climb Mount Fitro, whose slopes are covered with wild vegetation, at their leisure.
