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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.
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