Description of the attraction
Cesme is a recognized spa resort. The very name "Chesme" is translated from Turkish as "source". The peninsula is actually home to a large number of mineral water springs. The most famous resort complexes of Cesme are Ilica and Shifne. It should be said that mineral springs also attract a lot of tourists.
The town of Ilica, located fifteen kilometers from the city of Erzurum, is a fairly developed thermal center. Ilıca, in which beautiful beaches stretch, is also known for the fact that it is here that unique warm springs flow into the sea, the total number of which exceeds two hundred and fifty.
Ilıca in translation from Turkish means "warm water". In the past, the spa facilities available here were called Topan. Another name for this geothermal source is Ilycakey. The mineral composition of the spring water practically does not differ from the composition of the water of many world-famous sources in France, the Caucasus, the USA, and China.
The water temperature of this geothermal spring is 38 degrees. Taking baths at the source helps those suffering from rheumatism, neuralgia, dermatological diseases, diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The water from this source helps in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Also, the Ilyca mineral spring is recommended for visiting people suffering from skin and gynecological diseases, as well as in inflammatory processes. The high content of calcium, magnesium and bicarbonate, chlorides, sodium, magnesium, fluorides attracts people with liver diseases, insomnia, diseases of the spine, metabolic disorders.
You can take a steam bath for free in three small stone pools at the end of the pier. The water of this source does not have a special positive effect on the human body. The hot springs located here boil and heat the sea water to a temperature of about 30 ° C, and sometimes, depending on weather conditions and wind, even up to 45 ° C.
