Our country offers different touristic options due to its location. It has a variety that appeals to everyone for both sea, skiing and cultural tourism. Perhaps it is thermal tourism that brings together both health and tourism.
We live in a country rich in thermal water resources due to its geothermal energy. The thermal regions, which have gained more importance with the spread of alternative medicine and SPA culture in recent years, have been compiled for travel lovers by the editors of the Yerlikal expedition guide.
Afyon
Undoubtedly, many people first think of thermal spas when Afyon is mentioned. Standing out with different water grades and more than one spa facility, Afyon also has accommodation alternatives that appeal to consumers from every budget. Thermal waters with a high pH value help in the treatment of diseases such as rheumatism, circulatory system, skin and gynecological diseases.
Yalova
Yalova is a thermal destination preferred by many people due to its location. In particular, it offers a holistic purification opportunity with its nature in greenery, plenty of oxygen and clean air. The water of the thermal centers in Armutlu and Termal districts of Yalova is used in the treatment of rheumatic diseases.
Bursa
Preferred by many local and foreign tourists for its cultural history and natural structure, Bursa is also quite famous for its thermal springs and baths. So much so that it is possible to see the water vapor rising from the ground even in the streets where there are hundred-year-old baths. Bursa thermal springs, which have a brownish water due to the sulfur in their content, have a history dating back to the Byzantine period. There are many hotels serving as thermal facilities in Cekirge and Kükürtlü districts. If you happen to be in Bursa, don’t leave without stopping by the city’s most famous hot spring, the Karamustafa Hamam.
Denizli
World-renowned for its Pamukkale Travertines, Denizli has also become a preferred spot for thermal tourism. The water of Karahayıt Thermal Springs, which is 5 km away from Denizli city center, comes out of its source at a temperature of 60 degrees. The unique red colored and healing thermal waters of the region are very good for digestive system, circulatory system and skeletal diseases, especially thanks to the rich minerals it contains. For those who want to stay in the region, there are many options from apartments to five-star hotels.
Gonen
The healing waters of Balikesir’s Gonen district have been used for thousands of years. Known as Artemea in the 4th century BC, Gonen was preferred by the kings of the period. The healing waters, whose temperature varies between 81 and 82 degrees, are especially effective in the treatment of diseases such as nerve compression, vascular occlusion, herniated disc and neck hernia. In the area where Gonen Thermal Springs are located, there are comprehensive hotels serving throughout the year.
Bolu
The Bolu Hot Springs mentioned by Evliya Çelebi in his Travel Book have been in use for centuries. Healing waters with a temperature between 42 and 44 degrees are composed of sulfate, calcium, magnesium and fluoride compounds. The water, which is suitable for bathing and drinking, helps in the treatment of diseases of the circulatory system, skin, respiratory tract, digestive system and metabolism. Bolu is a great option for those who want to have a healing holiday in the heart of nature, surrounded by greenery.
Izmir
A favorite destination for summer holidays, Izmir is also famous for its hot springs. Having hot springs close to the sea puts İzmir in a different spot. There are thermal springs in Bayındır, Urla, Çeşme, Seferihisar, Bergama, Dikili and Tire. The water temperature of the region varies between 38 and 75 degrees. The fact that İzmir is home to many ancient cities makes it inevitable that the hot springs in the region are actually historical monuments. It is said that Cleopatra took a bath in the Beauty Spa in Bergama, which was known as Eskulap Baths in history. If you want to get out of the hot spring and jump into the cool sea waters, the thermal springs of Izmir are a good option.
