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Thermal Spa's Turkey
Because of Turkey’s location on top of a major geothermal belt, it is among in the top seven countries in the world for quality and quantity of thermal springs with over 1000, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 110ºC. Most are in the Marmara and Aegean regions and because of their proximity to popular travel destinations such as Istanbul, Izmir, Pamukkale and Marmaris, public transport is easy. Many of Turkey’s historical places developed because of their springs, like the ancient city of Hierapolis which was built upon the rich mineral springs of Pamukkale, and the ancient Lydian city of Kaunos, whose people took baths in the rich mineral mud of Lake Koycegiz. Yalova Thermal Resort Location: 11km south of Yalova, in the Marmara region. Transportation: Yalova is easy to access by boat or bus. Water temperature: 55°-60° C pH value: 6.88 -7.48 Physical and chemical properties: Hyper thermal, hypertonic, sulphur, sodium, calcium. Recommended: Applications Drinking and bathing Helps to heal: Rheumatic conditions, aching muscles and patients after stomach operations; chronic gynecological infections or cramps, blood clots in the legs, gout, diabetes, metabolic problems such as obesity, high blood-cholesterol, cleansing of lipids and fats and removal of excess accumulations of uric acid. Accommodation: Turban Thermal Hotel (Yalova) - 200 beds. Gokcedere Hotel (Gokcedere Village) - 86 beds. Kangal Balıklı (Yılanlı) Cermik Thermal Resort Location: 17 km northeast of Kangal, 100km southeast of Sivas in Central Anatolia. Transport: There are regular buses from the centre of Sivas. Water temperature: 36°C pH value: 7.3 Physical and chemical properties: Isothermal, hypertonic, oligometallic water containing bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium. Recommended Applications: Drinking – 3-4 cups in morning on empty stomach. Bathing - 6-8 hours a day, with breaks. Drinking alcohol during treatment is prohibited. Applying medication to wounds during treatment may be hazardous. Treatment should continue for at least 21 days. Helps to heal: The 2-8 cm fish in the waters aid in the healing of skin ailments like shallow wounds, pustule, eczema and psoriasis. The 15-30 cm snakes help to heal erysipelas (St. Anthony's Fire). Accommodation: There are two hotels at the spring. Location: 20km north of Denizli, and 5km from Pamukkale thermal springs. Transportation: Buses and dolmus to Pamukkale. Water temperature: 42°C - 56°C pH value: 5.98 - 6.26 Physical and chemical properties: Hypothermal, hypertonic, sulphur, bicarbonate, calcium, carbon dioxide. Recommended: Applications Drinking and bathing Helps to heal: Similar to waters of Pamukkale. Drinking - digestive system especially the stomach, intestines, liver and gall bladder disorders, dyspepsia, chronic infections of the gall bladder and gall bladder pigmentation and gall stones, diabetes, obesity and gout. Bathing – arthritis, rheumatic ailments like osteoporosis, bronchial asthma, problems maintaining proper blood pressure, hardening of the arteries. Helps maintain a healthy circulatory system. Accommodation: Hotels Hierapolis (4-star), Ergur, Colossae, Polat Thermal and Richmond. Kozaklı Thermal Resort Location: In the town of Kozakli, 24km north of the Kayseri-Ankara highway, around 90km north-east of Nevsehir and north-west of Kayseri. Transport: There is good transport to either Kayseri or Nevsehir, and Kozakli can be reached by public or private vehicle. Water temperature: 27°C - 93°C pH value: 6.7 - 7 Physical and chemical properties: Chlorine, sulphur, bicarbonate, sodium, calcium and radioactive. Recommended Applications: Drinking and bathing Helps to heal: Rheumatism, mental and muscular fatigue, skin conditions, gynecological problems, respiratory conditions, joint pain and calcium deposits and eating disorders. Accommodation: Motel with 102 rooms and 309 beds. |
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