NATURE’S HEALTH CURE
A visit to Turkey would not be complete without a stop at one of the country’s beter known spas, whether to treat a health problem or simply to luxuriate in the soothing waters of natural mineral baths.
A stop at one of the spas described here can easily be added to a tour of Turkey’s most famous destinations.
The health-giving properties of Turkey’s natural hot springs have been renowned since antiquity.
The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on the site of the rich mineral waters of Pamukkale, where the steaming water has hollowed enormous circular basins in the earth as it flowed down the mountainside, coating the slopes in a smooth layer of dazzlingly white calcareous rock.
No doubt, the residents of the ancient Lycian city of Caunos bathed in the mineral-rich mud of nearby Köyceğiz Lake.
The Balçova/İzmir hot springs are located on the site of the Baths of Agamemnon, known and used in Roman times for their therapeutic qualities.
Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, is nestled against Uludağ (Mt.Olympos).There the natural hot springs of Çekirge prompted the Ottomans to build a large complex of domed baths during the rereing of Murat I (1359-1389) on the site of an earlier Roman and Byzantine bath complex.
On the shores of the Aegean, Çeşme is famous for its natural mineral springs and the therapeutic qualities of the sea.
And amidst the verdant forests of the southern shore of the Sea of Marmara, Yalova hot springs pour out mineral-rich water, thought to cure a variety of ailments.
The thermal waters of spas described in this brochure have been tested by the Turkish Ministry of Health, and thermal waters which are also saf efor driking have been noted. The most popular spas are concentrated in the Marmara and Aegean regions of western Turkey anda re easily accessible from Turkey’s major cities, İstanbul, İzmir, and Ankara.
But while touring through Turkey’s Central Anatolian Region there is one thermal spa well worth mentioning here, a spa of such an extraordinary character that it is unique in the world.It is visited by people from every where who are searching for cures.This healing spa is called “Kangal Hot Springs with Fish” and it is only 13 km from the town of Kangal in the province of Sivas.The beneficial waters contain myriad small fish (2-10 cm long), which play a vital part in curing various skin diseases.Thermal spas in the Black Sea region include Samsun-Ladik and Rize-Ayder.Another thermal complex, known for maintaining international standards in its thermal thermal therapy center is located in Yoncalı near Kütahya. Highly recommended for their thermal springs facilities are the following spas listed by province
Adana: Haruniye
Afyonkarahisar: Ömer-Gecek, Hüdai (Sandıklı)
Ankara: Kızılcahamam, Ayaş, Haymana
Balıkesir: Gönen
Bingöl: Kös
Bolu: Büyük Kaplıca
Bursa: Çekirge, Oylat
Çanakkale: Kestanbol
Çankırı: Çavundur
Denizli: Pamukkale, Karahayıt
Diyarbakır: Çermik
Erzurum: Pasinler
İzmir: Balçova, Çeşme, Şifne
Konya: Ilgın
Kütahya: Yoncalı, Harlek
Manisa: Salihli
Muğla: Sultaniye
Rize: Ayder
Sakarya: Kuzuluk
Samsun: Ladik, Havza
Siirt: Billoris
Sivas: Kangal
Van: Hasanabdal
Yalova: Yalova Termal, Armutlu
Althought some of these particular spas are not luxurious, the main advantage is being able toenjoy their therapeutic benefits in natural surroundings.Take a lesson from the ancients and treat yourself to a natural health cure during your visit to Turkey.
BURSA ( Altitude : 109 m )
This first capital of the Otoman Empire has been famous for centuries for the therapeutic qualities of its natural hot springs.
One of the earliest recorded visitors who came to Bursa to enjoy the waters was Byzantine Empress Theodora. Today,the Otoman baths, known as Eski Kaplıca, continue to function as part of the Kervansaray Termal in the Çekirge district of Bursa. The five-star Çelik Palas Termal Hotel also has luxurious facilities with natural hot springs and baths offering various treatments. The domed baths run by the Kervansaray Termal are an excellent example of early Otoman architecture.
Capacity
The Çekirge hot springs flow at the rate of 5 liters per second. The Kervansaray baths can accommodate 600 people per day, while the Çelik Palas can provide curative baths to 400 people per day.
The Physio-chemical Characteristics and Indications
,The thermal waters of the Çekirge springs are composed of calcium, magnesium sulfate and bicarbonate; the water temerature ranges from 39-58 ºC with a pH ranging from 6.6 to 7.2, and a total mineral content of 1,164 mg/lt. These hot springs are good for rheumatic diseases, hepatic and gall bladder diseases, metabolic disoders gynecological diseases and post-operative problems.
Treatments
Eski Kaplıca, run by the Kervansaray Termal features hot mineral pools, baths and a Turkish bath with natural hot springs. Treatments in hot mineral pools and baths, as well as massage, underwater massage and electro-physical therapy are available at the Çelik Plas Hotel.
Oylat Thermal Center is 27 km from İnegöl in a forest at the foot of Uludağ Mountain. The hot spring has been used for 2000 years. The temperature is 40,5ºC, the pH is 7,3 and the mineral content 3000 mg/lt.
Cilimatic conditions in Bursa
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YALOVA ( Altitude: 10 m )
The Yalova hot springs are located to the South of the Sea of Marmara, 13 km southwest of the provincial center of Yalova in a wonderfully gren setting.
Capacity
The Yalova hot springs have a natural water outlet, flowing at a rate of 15 liters per second.
Whit 1,651 total beds, this amounts to 600 liters of water/person/day.
Physio-chemical Characteristics and Indications
Yalova hot springs have a composition of sodium chloride, calcium sulfate and fluoride. With a temperature of 60-65ºC, a pH of 7,8, and 1,435 mg/lt total mineral content, the waters are suitable for both bathing and drinking. Yalova hot springs are known for their therapeutic qualities, especially for rheumatic diseases, digestive maladies, neurological and urological disorders and metabolic problems.
The Armutlu hot spring is 4 km northeast of Yalova. The wates is 57-73ºC with a pH of 6,2 to 6,5. It flows at a rate of 10 lit/sec.
Treatments
Yalova spa has both indoor and outdoor pools and baths, and offers massage, underwater massage, and drinking cures. With a treatment capacity of nearly 2000 people per day, the spa includes a first-clas restaurant, a cafe, a very attractive park and a forest.
Climatic conditions in Yalova
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BOLU ( Altitude: 725 m )
The Bolu hot springs are 5 km South of Bolu in the western Black Sea region in the foothills of the Ala Mountanis.
Physio-Chermical Characteristics and Indications
The wsaters contain bicarbonate, sulphate, calcium, magnesium, and carbon dioxide. The pH is 5,82-6,36 and the temperature 42-44ºC. The thermal waters are beneficial for the treatment of liver, gall bladder, kindey, and urinary problems.
Treatment
The thermal waters and steam are good for bathing, drinking and inhaling. Near by the privately operated Küçük Kaplıca.
Climatic conditions in Bolu
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BALIKESİR-GÖNEN ( Altitude: 36 m )
Physio-Characteristics and Indications
The thermal water is 73ºC with a pH of 7,36. It is classified as hypotonic mineral water which is good for drinking and bathing. The water contains 0,590 mg/lt sodium, 29,325 mg/lt potsaaium, and 278,637 mg/lt chlorine.
Climatic conditions in Balıkesir
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İZMİR-BALÇOVA ( Altitude: 25 m )
The Balçova hot springs are located on the site of the Baths of Agamemnon, known in antiquity for the therapeutic qualities of its waters.
According to one legend, Agamemnon was advised by an oracle to bring soldiers who had been wounded during the campaign against Troy to the sulfur-rich waters of these natural hot springs. Balçova is situated to the west of the Aegean port of İzmir.
Capacity
The Balçova hot springs flow from two exploratory wells at a rate of 28 liters per second. The facilities can accommodate 3,456 bath-days on the basis of 600 liters person per day, per bath.
Physio-chemical Characteristics and Indications;
The Balçova hot springs contain sodium chloride and calcium bicarbonate. The springs have a water temperature ranging from 62º to 80ºC, a pH of 6,4 and a mineral content of 1,369 mg/lt.
These hot springs are recommended for the treatment of rheumatic diseases, digestive maladies, post-injury healing and post-operative problems, along with calcification and metabolic disorders.
Treatments
The Balçova hot spring complex, with a total capacity of 3000 people per day, provides hot mineral pools and baths, offers a paitent therapy pool, sauna, massage, underwater massage, ultrasound, physical exercise, electro-therapy and physical therapy. The complex also has a new park.
Climatic conditions in İzmir
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İZMİR-ÇEŞME ( Altitude: 5 m )
Çeşme (“fountain”) is abundantly endowed with natural hot springs.
Located on the Aegean coast, 80 km west of İzmir, the holiday resrt has excellent hotels with complete spas. Some use mineral waters from natural hot springs, while the facilities at the Altın Yunus Holiday Resort utilize mineralrich seawater.
Capacity
The hot springs on the long sandy beach flow at a rate of 15 liters per second and can accommodate 500 people a day. The Altın Yunus Holiday Resort, situated in a cove along the seaside, has a Natural Sea Spa which can also handle 500 people per day.
Physio-chemical Characteristics and Indications
Çeşme hot springs contain a high level of sodium chloride, magnesium sulphate, and calcium bicarbonate. The water tempeture is 55ºC with a pH of 6,5, and the mineral content is 2,720 mg/lt. The sea water used in the Altın Yunus spa has similar composition. These waters are heated and used for treating rheumatic, dermatological and gynecological diseases. They are also recommended for neurological exhaustion and to help strengthen muscles after surgery. The Şifne-Ilıca hot springs have 42ºC water with a pH of 6,76.
Treatments
Çeşme has hot mineral pools and baths, and offers underwater massage, physical and electrotherapy. The Altın Yunus spas incorporate similar facilities along with physical exercise and geriatric units.
Climatic conditions in Çeşme
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DENİZLİ-PAMUKKALE (Altitude: 384 m )
At Pamukkale (“Cotton Castle”) nature has produced a sight of spectacular beauty.
For thousands of years a deep underground spring has been pouring out streams of hot, mineral-saturated vater. As it has flowed down the mountainside the steaming water has hollowed enormous circular basins in the earth, and the water’s rich mineral content has coated them in a smooth layer of dazzlingly-white calcareous rock. To the ancients such beauty could only mean that the place was sacred to the gods. Built near the natural hot springs, the grand city of Hierapolis attracted a steady stream of pilgrims, who came to bathe in the curative waters. Pamukkale is located 250 km from Denizli. Most of the hotels are in Karahayıt, 5 km north of Pamukkale. The water is 42-56ºC, the pH is 5,98 similar to Pamukkale, but the water has more iron content.
Capacity
The Pamukkale hot springs flow at a rate of 400 liters per second. The various facilities can accommodate abaut 6,000 people/day total which amounts to 600 liters of water/person/day.
The physio-chemical Characteristics and Indications
The mineral-rich Pamukkale hot spring waters are rich in calcium, magnesium sulfate and bicarbonate. They also contain carbon dioxide and have a radioactive content of 1,537 picokuri/liter (or 56 bekere/liter). Water temperature is 36ºC to 38ºC with a pH of 6.
Total mineral content is 2,430 mg/lt. The waters are used both for drinking and bathing. They are recommended for the treatment of rheumatic, dermatological and gynecological diseases, neurological and physical exhaustion, digestive maladies and nutritional disorders.
Treatments and Accommodations
Throughout history, Pamukkale has been a famous spa, with both and open pools set into the snow-white cliffs. Bath around the main hot springs. Hot mineral water spas have been opened at a number of new and very comfortable hotels in the area.
Climatic conditions in Denizli
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MUĞLA-KÖYCEĞİZ-DALYANKÖY (Altitude:24 m)
Scenic Köyceğiz Lake, located near Dalaman International Airport and within a convenient distance of both Fethiye and Marmaris, is well known for its natural hot springs and mud baths.
The lake narrows into a channel, flowing into the Dalyan River which empties into the Mediterranean at one of Turkey’s most spectacular beaches, İztuzu, which is also the breeding ground of the Caretta caretta sea turtle.The reed-lined river meanders toward the sea, overlooked bye 4th-century B.C.Lycian rock tombs.Nearby are the ruins of the ancient city of Caunos.On the asphalt road to Velibey is the ancient settlement now at Sultaniye, also a thermal center used for centuries, and site of numerous ruins.
Capacity
Situated next to a natural channel between Köyceğiz Lake and the Mediterranean Sea, the Rıza Çavuş Thermal Baths form a water pool and a mud pond, with a flow rate of about 8 liters per second.The mud and mineral baths can accommodate 1,000 people per day.At a second spring is Velibey Thermal Baths, 1,5 km north of Rıza Çavuş, that has similar qualities and a flow rate of 20 liters per second.The waters of Sultaniye are good for both bathing and drinking.They flow at a rate of 42 liters per second, resuliting in a bath capacity of 10,000 baths per day.
Physio-chemical Characteristics and Indications
The Rıza Çavuş natural hot spring contain sodium chloride, hydrogen, sulfur, bromide, fluoride, anda re naturally radioactive (3.770 picokuri/liter, or 139 bekerel/liter), with a total salt and mineral content of 2,800 mg/lt.The temperature of the mud and water is 30º to 38ºC, and the pH is about 6.5. These hot springs are good for the treatment of rheumatic, dermatological and gynecological diseases, as well as neurological and physical exhaustion.
Treatments and Accommodations
The Köyceğiz Mud Baths and the Sultaniye Natural Hot Springs and Mud Baths both offer overnight accommodations, and these facilities can be reached from Köyceğiz and Dalyan via boats.Meanwhile Sultaniye Hot Springs is linked by asphalt road to Köyceğiz.
Climatic conditions in Muğla
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KÜTAHYA (Altitude: 969 m)
Kütahya is in western Anatolia and has been a thermal center for numerous civilizations for more than 5,000 years.
Kütahya is an important city for thermal centers and the only one in the country to have 6 in the same area.The most important of these are Ilıca Harlek and Yoncalı.The thermal center at Yoncalı has been is use since A.D. 762.The city of Kütahya is also known for the beauty of its ceramics and tiles.
Capacity
The thermal waters at Ilıca Harlek flow t 41 liters/ second. At Yoncalı, the capacity is 36-51 lit/sec.
Physio-Chemical Characteristics and Indications
The waters of Ilıca Harlek vary im temperature from 25º to 43ºC, and at Yoncalı from 32-36ºC. The waters of Ilıca Harlek and Yoncalı contain magnesium, calcium and bicarbonate.The waters are useful to those suffering from rheumatism, dermatological problems, neurological disorders, gynecological problems, liver disorders, insomnia, and gall bladder and backbone complaints.The waters at Yoncalı are particularly beneficial for gout, lumbago and fractures.
Other hot springs in the Kütahya Province include:
Ilıcasu Kaplıca (Altitude: 710 m)
Located 18 km from Gediz.The thermal water flow at 23 lit/sec and is 78-79ºC with a pH of 6.5.-7.9.
Murat Dağ Kaplıca (Altitude: 1450 m)
Located 30 km from Gediz.The thermal water flow at 23 lt/sec and is 31-42ºC with a Ph of 5.3.
Simav Eynal (Altitude:850 m)
Located 4 km from Simav (between Kütahya and Manisa).This geyser with pH of 9.7 emits steam at 163ºC.
Emet Yeşil Kaplıca (Altitude:853 m)
Located 200 m from Emet.The thermal water flow at 5 lt is 43 ºC.
Climatic Conditions in Kütahya
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AFYONKARAHİSAR: ÖMER-GECEK (Altitude: 1,050 m)
Oruçoğlu / Ömer Thermal Resort The Oruçoğlu Thermal Resort is 14 km northwest of Afyonkarahisar on the Afyonkarahisar-Kütahya Highway.
Capacity
The Oruçoğlu Thermal Resort, next to the Ömer Kaplıcası, has hot springs that flow at a rate of 90 liters per second.These facilities can accommodate 12,960 baths/day.
Physio-Chemical Characteristics and Indications
The springs have a pH of 6.4 at temperatures between 42º and 53ºC and contain sodium chloride, bicarbonate, iron, and carbon dioxide.They are especially beneficial of rheumatism, dermatological problems, stomach and intestinal disorders, gynecologic, urologic, neurological, and metabolic problems.
Treatment and Accommodations
At this resort there is a hydrotherapy unit, physical therapy and rehabilitation, saunas, private baths, and indoor and outdoor thermal polls.In the Akronium, there are indoor and outdoor polls and water sports.The hotel has specialist doctors, therapists and health personel at your service.
Gazlıgöl
Located 22 km from Afyonkarahisar in İhsaniye Village on the Afyonkarahisar-Eskişehir highway.There are a total of 1500 beds in the hotels and pensions there.
Hüdai
The Hüdai Hot Springs are 66 km from the city of Afyonkarahisar, 8 km from Sandıklı and 6 km off the Afyonkarahisar-Antalya highway.The average temperature of the water from the exploratory wells is 70ºC.The pH is 6.3-6.9, and total mineralization 1,952-2,458 mg/lt.The waters contain sodium, calcium sulphate, bicarbonate, 4 mg/lt flouride, 332 mg/lt carbon dioxide, and radioactivity.The waters are beneficial for rheumatism, aches and pains, heart and circulation problems, painful joints, tired nerves and muscles, nervous system disorders, and gynecological diseases.There are a total of 2100 beds in the various facilities there.
Gecek
Located 18 km from Afyonkarahisar on the Afyonkarahisar-Kütahya highway.There are 45 villas.
Heybeli
Located 30 km from Afyonkarahisar on the Afyonkarahisar-Kütahya highway in Bolvadin Country.There are 500 beds total.
Climatic conditions in Afyon
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ANKARA (Altitude: 890 m )
Ankara, the capital of the country, is not merely a city given over to administrative affairs, but is also an important cultural and artistic center.
The city is perfect for shoppers and museums, too.Crisscrossed by numerous civilizations, the thermal centers have been known and used for centuries.The climate in Ankara is snowy and cold in the winter and hot and dry in the summer.The waters you will want to try are in Kızılcahamam, Ayaş and Haymana.
Capacity
The waters at Kızılcahamam, flow a rate of 2.8 liters per second, resulting in a bath capacity
of 3,500 persons per day (altitude:975 m).At Ayaş the waters flow at 15 liters per second and those at Haymana at 4.8 liters per second.
Physio-Chemical Characteristics and Indications
The temperature of the waters at Kızılcahamam is 50-51ºC, at Haymana, 44.5ºC, and at Ayaş, 31ºC.In the waters at Kızılcahamam there is bicarbonate, chloride, sodium and carbon dioxide; at Ayaş, bicarbonate, sodium and calcium and at Haymana, calcium, magnesium, sodium and bicarbonate.The waters are beneficial to those suffering from rheumatism, neuralgia, infantile paralysis, gynecological problems, circulation difficulties, hypertension, or respiratory troubles.Drinkable water in Ayaş is good for kidney and gall bladder stones.
Climatic conditions in Ankara
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KONYA-ILGIN (Altitude: 1016 m )
The Ilgın hot springs are located on the Ilgın-Akşehir highway 90 km from Konya.
Physio-Chemical Characteristics and Indications
The 42ºC thermal waters contain bicarbonate, calcium, sodium, carbon dioxide, and radioactivity.They are beneficial for rheumatism, liver, gall bladder, and metabolic complaints.
Treatment
Therapy includes bathing, drinking, and breathing the hot water and steam.
Climatic conditions in Konya
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SİVAS-KANGAL (Altitude:1405 m)
This famous Kangal Hot Springs are 96 km from Sivas via the town of Kangal or 13 km from the center of Kangal itself.
Capacity
These thermal springs come from five different sources and the fish come directly from the springs into two large pools.The thermal water flows at a rate of 40 liters per second with a dailt capacity of 5,760 people.
Physio-Chemical Characteristics and Indications
The thermal water is 36ºC with a pH of 7.3 and contains bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium sulfate, chlorine, sodium and magnesium.Carbon dioxide gas is also present and is crucial in curing skin diseases, rheumatism, and neurological disorders.The fish present in the water simply draw out the diseased areas in a curettagelike fashion.Many doctors and clinics throughout Turkey have recommeded that their patients try the Kangal thermal waters as a cure.
Sıcak Çetmik (Hot Spring)
The thermal water is 46-54ºC with a pH of 6.8 and flows at a rate of 70 lt/sec.The spring water is beneficial to those suffering from rheumatism, nervous and respiratory disorders, digestive and metabolism complaints, liver, urinary, heart and blood circulatory problems. There are a total of 152 rooms with 361 bed capacity.
Climatic conditions in Sivas,
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