Thermal spas are a natural phenomenon in Turkey because of the volcanic nature of the region. Steaming hot water pouring down mountainsides carrying rich minerals has health giving properties. The ancient Ottomans realized the importance of this water and set up baths where people often came from a great distance for the therapeutic benefits it could give them. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built around one such site where the waters of Pammukale flowed down the mountain and today the ancient ruins and the calcium terraces where this water flowed can still be seen.

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Natural thermal spas are found in almost every location in Turkey – on the Agean shores, along the coastline of the Marmara and on the mountains. The hot springs are rich in calcium and magnesium salts, with water temperatures ranging from 36 degree centigrade to 80 degree centigrade and are said to cure a wide range of ailments like rheumatism, dermatological, gynecological and neurological diseases. Physical exhaustion and digestive disorders are also said to be cured.

Most of these spas are part of the hotels or resorts, which have been built to accommodate visitors coming for treatment and relaxation. The hotels provide comfortable surroundings and accommodation with facilities for treatment, massage, under water massage, therapy pools, physical exercise programs and electrotherapy. They also have restaurants, cafes, and other facilities for the holidaymakers. Many of the resorts are so located that you can combine a visit to other places of interest while you visit visit them for the thermal qualities available.