Since Roman times the benefits of ‘taking the waters’ have been well documented and in Turkey, traditionally the thermal waters were used to treat most of the medical complaints, 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.

Mostly, thermal spas are located where there is an abundant supply of natural mineral water flowing from underground hot springs. These thermal waters are enriched with salts and minerals and have proven medicinal benefits. 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 Hieropolis 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.

Destress yourself with some warming thermal treatments and soothing massages at one of world's leading thermal spas...