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Pamukkale

Enjoying a very good geographical and climatic situation, Turkey is full of hot springs.

Turkey has more than 1,600 thermal springs that enjoy a temperature between 20 and 110 ° C, the hot springs of Turkey also benefit from chemical properties of its waters that allow it to rank 7th in the world and 1st European.

Thermal tourism in Turkey is increasingly sought after by its efficiency and ease of access due to the proximity of thermal sites with major cities of the country.

The regions of Marmara, Aegean, Central Anatolia are home to the largest number of thermal springs, offering tourists various cures beneficial to health that include:

  • Mud baths
  • SPA
  • Inhalation cures
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Hydrotherapy

Before we dive into the heart of the matter, let's first define the meaning of a spa treatment.

A spa treatment is no other than a treatment like any medical treatment intended to cure or relieve an ailment, the difference is that the spa treatment is carried out thanks to thermal water rich in minerals, sulfur, gas, mud ...

When the water comes from a natural hot spring, it is naturally hot and rich in minerals, this water is full of therapeutic virtues beneficial for the problems of joints, skin, breathing.

In other words, it is a natural medicine practiced since the beginning of time.

There are, however, several types of thermal water, each of which contains its own characteristics that depend on where the source is located.

We can talk about cures based sulfurized or sulphated water which is rich in sulfur and which is excelente in the treatment of the respiratory tracts and the problems of skin, cures with base of chlorinated water which is effective to promote the growth, or the bicarbonated water-based treatments, which are ideal for treating gastro-intestinal and dermatological infections.

Among the thousands of Turkish natural springs we will mention some one below

Pamukkale

The spa is 20 km from the city creating a breathtaking landscape made of mineral forests, waterfalls and a succession of tiered basins with sources of calcite.

There are thermal springs, hotels, motels, as well as pools and ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis.

The thermal springs of pammukale are rich in calcium sulphate, magnesium sulphate, and bicarbonate, they also contain carbon dioxide and radioactivity.

Pammukale waters are recommended for the treatment of rheumatism, skin diseases, gynecological disorders, fatigue, and digestive and dietary disorders.

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