- Features of thermal springs in Turkey
- Pamukkale
- Kyzyljahamam
- Kangal
- Yalova
- Bolu
- Thermal spring Sultaniye
- Izmir
- Bursa
- Afyon
Rich culture and history, excellent beaches, noisy waterfalls, as well as healing thermal springs in Turkey attract numerous tourists from all over the world to this country.
Features of thermal springs in Turkey
Turkey is famous for 1600 thermal springs, of which about 200 are used in treatment and prevention programs (the temperature of their waters varies between + 20-110 degrees). The amazing properties of Turkish thermal water were known back in the era of the Roman Empire, when Emperor Constantine I came here to cure stomach and skin problems.
Turkish hot springs are also popular due to their loyal prices: if in Europe a stay at a thermal resort will cost 150 euros / day, then here it is only 60 euros.
It is worth mentioning the timing of achieving results: 1 week of stay in a Turkish thermal resort is equivalent to 3 weeks in a similar European one, and all because local hot springs contain 5 mg of natural minerals per 1 liter (in European resorts this figure is 1 mg).
Pamukkale
People rush here for the sake of 17 hot springs (water + 35-100 degrees) and travertine ponds-terraces (their depth is about 1 m), swimming in which is prohibited (some are not afraid of this prohibition). For this purpose, the Cleopatra pool is provided (issue price - $ 13).
The waters of Pamukkale relieve stress, treat patients with rickets, rheumatism, psoriasis, ailments of the heart, gastrointestinal tract and blood vessels.
Kyzyljahamam
Kyzyldzhahamam is famous for the source of + 42-degree water, which contains alkali, carbon dioxide and salt. Taking a bath filled with this water is recommended for people experiencing muscle fatigue and suffering from rheumatism, ailments of the spine and joints. It is also worth visiting the annual water festival, where guests are introduced to the water resources of Turkey.
Kangal
The sources of thermal waters (+ 35-39 degrees) of Kangal contain zinc and selenium, and swimming in the pools (2 species of fish live there - some relieve the skin of the affected areas, and others clean the wounds that quickly heal thanks to the healing water) will have a beneficial effect for those suffering from skin and neurological ailments. The local hospital is waiting for those suffering from psoriasis, rosacea, neurodermatitis, vitiligo, ichthyosis and other diseases.
Yalova
The thermal + 57-60-degree waters of the Yalova resort are used both for drinking and for bathing (they are enriched with calcium sulfate, fluorides and sodium chloride). They help heal the liver, lungs, eyes, stomach, skin and female organs.
At the service of vacationers there is a health-improving complex Yalova Thermal, which has: two hotels; gym, tennis court, sports and playgrounds for playing sports; "Sultan baths" (these are separate baths in the form of 26 booths), indoor and outdoor (water +38 degrees) pools; shops, casinos, cafes.
Bolu
The water of the Bolu thermal spring has a temperature of +44 degrees (it is enriched with iron) and is prescribed for people with various disorders in the genitourinary system.
Thermal spring Sultaniye
This spring (water +39 degrees) is located next to the Keycegiz lake (if you wish, here you can go fishing, surfing, sailing or rowing). The local complex has several thermal pools on the shore of the lake (common, women and men are available), bathing in which is recommended for those who suffer from back pain and who are diagnosed with skin, gynecological, support apparatus and movement ailments.
Izmir
The suburbs of Izmir are famous for their thermal springs - Shifne Kaplijasy (+ 35-42 degrees) and Ilica Kaplijasy (+ 40-55 degrees). They are useful to everyone who has problems in the female sphere, with skin and digestion, and also suffers from ailments of the musculoskeletal system.
Bursa
Bursa resort is famous for 3 drinking and 8 sources of thermal (+ 39-58 degrees) waters. Depending on their location, they have a different composition: for example, the waters in the Chekirge region are ferruginous, and in the Bademli melon region they are sulfuric. Indications for treatment: rheumatism, impaired metabolism, skin and gynecological diseases. As for accommodation, vacationers in Bursa can stay at the Kervansaray Termal hotel.
Afyon
Afyon resort attracts vacationers with its hot springs Thermal-Orujoglu, enriched with calcium salts, bromine and fluorine. Here they are waiting for those suffering from neuritis, mental and brain fatigue, chronic ailments in the female sphere, myalgia, tendinitis, sporndylitis, bronchitis, chronic cystitis, paraplegia, pneumoconiosis and other diseases.
Guests of Afyon can use the Korel Thermal Resort thermal complex (it has a clinic and a spa center that uses hot spring water; there is also a sauna, Turkish and steam baths, mud and herbal baths, thermal pools, massage rooms, wellness sections. weight loss).
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The quality of rest often depends on the successful choice of the hotel. It is better to take care of this in advance and choose the best accommodation option for comfort and price.
