Thermal Resorts in Turkey - Best Thermal Spa Resorts in Turkey

Thermal Travel
Thermal Curative Travel includes a large variety of treatments such as thermal baths, thermal drinking water, thermo-mineral and mud baths, as well as physical therapy and rehabilitation and relevant recreational activities.
Thermal Springs of Turkey

Turkey is in the first 7 countries in the world in terms of thermal source richness with almost 1300 thermal springs throughout Anatolia.

The temperature of these hot springs varies between 20-110 degrees Celsius (68-230 Fahrenheit), and their flow is between 2-500 liters per second.

Here is a Turkey’s map of spa tourism.

Ankara – Kizilcahamam (ph: 6.52-7.6)
It is located 86 km from Ankara at 975 meters above sea level. The water (37-47 C) contains sodium, calcium magnesium, bicarbonate and chlorine. It’s good for drinking and bathing benefiting the treatment of rheumatism, neuralgia, gynecologic and digestive disorders.

Afyon – Hudayi (ph: 6.64-6.84)
It’s a small treatment center 66 km from Afyon, 7 km southwest of Sandikli. The water (75-80 C, radioactive) contains sulphur, hydro carbonate, sodium, calcium, carbon-dioxide, bromide and fluoride, and are good for drinking and bathing and benefit rheumatic, skin, gynecologic, and digestive complaints.

Afyon – Orucoglu (ph: 6.4)
Orucoglu Thermal Center, next to a modern 428-bed complex, is 14 km from Afyon. The temperature of the spring water is 49 C and it’s rich in carbon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, bromide and fluoride. The water has beneficial effects on arthritis, sciatica, disc hernia, neuritis, neuralgia, lumbago, osteoarthritis, and is also beneficial after orthopedic surgery and various other surgical treatments, such as post-operative therapy. Patients with skin ailments like psoriasis, eating problems, stomach, intestine and gall bladder, kidney, urinary tract and gynecologic disorders, and muscle and nerve fatigue also benefit from it. The composition is good for balancing the iron ratio, and has rehabilitation value in the treatment of hemiplegia.

Afyon – Gazligol
It’s 22 km from Afyon on the road to Eskisehir. The water (40-71 C) benefits rheumatism, cardio vascular problems, digestive and intestinal complaints, kidney diseases, urinary tract, liver problems, metabolism disorders, orthopedic and skin problems.

Afyon – Omer and Gecek
It’s 15 km to Afyon on the road to Kutahya. The water (51-98 C) has benefits to cure rheumatism, skin disease, cardio vascular problems, intestinal and gall bladder complaints, liver, joints and arthritis, eating problems, neuralgia and gynecologic disorders.

Balikesir – Gonen (ph: 7.36)
Situated to the north of Balikesir, it has a treatment center with 381 beds. Thermal waters (52 C) contain sulphur, chloride, sodium, hydro carbonate and carbon dioxide. Suitable for both drinking and bathing cures, the waters are beneficial for dermatologic, liver, rheumatic, urinary and nervous complaints.

Bolu – Karacasu (ph: 5.82-6.32)
It is located 4 km south of Bolu on the Ankara – Istanbul highway, with a 250 bed capacity center. The water (44 C) contains calcium, magnesium, sulfur, bicarbonate, and benefit the cures of rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica and gynecologic, liver and kidney diseases.

Bursa – Cekirge (ph: 6.6-7.2)
Most of the thermal springs, in both modern and historical settings, are in the Cekirge district of Bursa. The waters (47-78 C) contain bicarbonate, sulphur, sodium, calcium and magnesium. It’s suitable for drinking and bathing cures, and are beneficial for rheumatic, gynecologic and dermatologic diseases, post-operational problems and for the metabolism. A wide range of accommodations in tourist to deluxe-class hotels are available, as is medical supervision.

Bursa – Oylat (ph: 3.04-7.26)
Approximately 27 km south of Bursa in Inegol district, the water is very warm; the steam bath is heated to 40 C and the spring waters to 10 C. The water contains sulphur, bicarbonate, calcium, hydrogen ions and iron. With diuretic properties, the drinking and bath cures have a relaxing and sedative effect. There are a couple of hotels and motels near the center.

Yalova (ph: 6.88-7.48)
These thermal springs are situated 11 km southwest of Yalova with a capacity of about 800 beds between hotels and guest houses. The waters (57-60 C) contain sulphur, sodium and calcium, and are suitable for drinking and bathing cures beneficial for rheumatic, gynecologic, urinary and nervous complaints and controlling cholesterol and lipid levels.

Canakkale – Kestanbol (ph: 5.92-6.94)
It’s located 15 km into Ezine district south of Canakkale, 2 km from the Sea of Marmara. The waters of the various springs range between 21 C and 67 C, containing chloride, sodium, iron carbon- dioxide and calcium. Beneficial bath cures, mud-bath cures, steam and geyser cures are available at the thermal springs.

Denizli – Pamukkale and Karahayit (ph: 5.98-6.26)
It’s located 20 km north of Denizli with over 500 bed total capacity hotels and motels. Thermal waters (42-56 C, radioactive) contain hydro carbonate, sulphur, calcium, carbon dioxide and iron, and are suitable for drinking and bathing helping heart and circulatory complaints as well as digestive, gall bladder, rheumatic and kidney diseases. Pamukkale is also a popular tourist destination in the Aegean region.

Izmir – Balcova (ph: 6.4)
Located 10 km west of Izmir in Balcova district with a 400 bed capacity and the largest indoor thermal pool in Turkey. A treatment center built nearby is very popular among Scandinavian tourists especially. The water (62 C) is suitable for drinking and bathing, benefiting sciatica, rheumatic diseases, gynecologic, orthopedic and nervous disorders, plus intestinal and urinary problems.

Izmir – Cesme (ph: 6.58)
They are located at the bay of Ilica and Sifne, 7 km east of Cesme (75 km west of Izmir) which has accommodation in every category and class with a total of 2,000 beds. The waters (42-55 C) contain chloride, sodium, magnesium, fluoride, and are suitable for drinking and bathing cures, benefiting dermatologic, gynecologic and urinary complaints as well as metabolic disorders.

Konya – Ilgin (ph: 7.0)
It’s situated 88 km northwest of Konya with basic accommodations available but with an excellent treatment center. The water (42 C, radioactive) contains hydro carbonate, calcium, sodium and carbon dioxide, and are beneficial for rheumatic, dermatologic, gynecologic, urinary, circulatory and heart diseases, and also for glandular and digestive complaints.

Mugla – Sultaniye (ph: 6.68-6.74)
It’s located in Koycegiz district of Mugla, at Sultaniye village. The water (32-42 C) contains chloride, sodium, hydrogen sulfide and bromide. Both the drinking and the bath waters have a relaxing and beneficial effect on sufferers of rheumatism, skin and blood disorders, heart ailments, bronchitis, nervous complaints, kidney and urinary complaints, metabolic disorders, and for elderly patients and convalescents.

Sivas – Balikli (Yilanli) Cermik (ph: 7.3)
This interesting and unique spa is situated 17 km northeast of Kangal in the province of Sivas. The water (36 C) contains bicarbonate, calcium and magnesium. The uniqueness of the baths comes from the fact that there are many small fish (2-10 cm long) in the water that play an important part in the cure of psoriasis. The waters are also beneficial for rheumatism, skin diseases, arterial sclerosis and gynecologic complaints. There are motels, restaurants and camping facilities as well as shop for provisions.

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The weekly day off is on Friday. Note that, a harmonized weekend of Friday and Saturday has been Adopted for the public sector and schools. Government Departments, multinational companies, and most schools and Universities are now off on Friday and Saturday (after years of a mixed bag of Friday / Saturday and Thursday / Friday weekends).

Some local companies still work half a day on Thursday with a full day on Saturday, but larger companies tend to permit relaxation and time off work for their employees on Friday and Saturday.

A relatively new tourist destination, Dubai was gaining Popularity in recent years until the global economic crash of 2008. Essentially Dubai is a desert city with superb infrastructure, liberal policies (by regional standards), that became popular for its excellent tourist amenities. Just 5 h from Europe and 3 h from most parts of the Middle East, the Near East, and the subcontinent of India.

Dubai makes a great short break for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining, sporting events, and even a few sinful pleasures. It is a city of superlatives: for the fastest, biggest, tallest, Largest and Highest, Dubai is the destination. It has The largest immigrant population in the world.

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Victoria Trott is a freelance travel writer who specializes in European travel, especially within France. A former resident of the Côte d’Azur, she is co-author of Frommer’s Provence & the Côte d’Azur with your Family and has updated many guidebooks on the region. In her latest article below, Victoria shares how travelers can enjoy Cannes, France, regardless of budget.

Every year the chic French Riviera town of Cannes basks in the glow of the renowned Festival de Cannes. However the truth is Cannes has year-round star quality. Put on the tourist map by English aristocrat Lord Brougham in 1834, what was originally a small fishing village has morphed into one of the world’s most glamorous destinations since its film festival was founded in 1946. Here’s my guide to following in the footsteps of the A-listers, whether you’re on a champagne or a shandy budget.

Where To Stay

Celebs tend to favor the Art Deco lines of Hotel Martinez or the Belle Époque grandeur of The Carlton, both on the seafront promenade known as La Croisette, but Cannes has accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. Hotel 7Art is a contemporary boutique hotel a three-minute walk from the train station where double rooms start at €90, while four-star campsite Les Cigales, four miles west of the town but easily accessible by bus, has apartments, chalets and spaces for mobiles homes and tents.

Where To See Celebrities

It’s unlikely you’ll see any film stars outside of the film festival (unless you’re familiar with French actors), but that doesn’t stop you from following in their footsteps. The tourist office regularly organizes hourlong guided tours of the Palais des Festivals, where the major screenings take place; check out the handprints of your favorite celebs on the “walk of fame” outside. The town’s little tourist train, Le Petit Train du Cinéma, takes visitors on a narrated trip along the seafront and/or up to the old town – look out for the film-themed wall murals painted on the sides of buildings along the way.

Where To Eat

The best table in town is La Palme d’Or at Hotel Martinez, where the film festival jury holds its annual dinner, although the movers and shakers like to lunch seaside on sunny days, usually at The Carlton’s beach restaurant. For a similar experience that’s less heavy on the pocket, try family-friendly Blue Beach (T: +04 93 39 99 87, Boulevard du Midi) where fish is the specialty. Alternatively, buy some ham and cheese from Marché Forville, a covered market that’s open on Tuesday to Sunday mornings, before heading to the patisseries on nearby Rue Meynadier for take-out cakes; relax in a blue chair on the Croisette and admire the yachts in the bay while you munch.

Where To Top Up Your Tan

The rich and famous make a beeline for the stylish mattresses of the private beaches belonging to the five-star hotels on the Croisette: Zplage, owned by Hotel Martinez, is the biggest and most exclusive while hipsters head to the cool, turquoise surrounds of 3.14 Plage, although Plage Macé and Plage Zamenhof are run by the local council and sun beds can be rented for around €7 per day. But you don’t need to spend a penny to enjoy some sun-time on the sand – to the west of the port, Plage du Midi and Les Rochers (opposite Cannes La Bocca station) are arguably the nicest public beaches.

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Warm Beaches of Cannes

Where To Shop

If you’re looking for the latest catwalk fashions, head to the Croisette as this is where you’ll find the big-name designers while Rue Commandant André has several boutiques showcasing up-and-coming brands. Rue d’Antibes is lined with high-street names like Zara and Promod while quaint, cobbled Rue Saint-Antoine, leading up to the old town, has some small shops selling chunky ethnic jewelry. An arts and crafts market takes place on Allée de la Liberté on Saturdays and Sundays.

Where To Party

If your name is Cameron Diaz or Bono you’re likely to head to Le Bâoli, a super-exclusive club-restaurant with a tough door policy. Most of the private beaches on the Croisette have DJs and a club vibe in the evenings, especially Zanzibar Natural Beach (T: +04 97 06 36 40). A more affordable night out can be had at Sparkling Club or Morrison’s Irish Pub. Festival Plages Electroniques brings dance music outdoors every Thursday in July and August with tickets around €8.

Where To Recharge

The A-listers usually head to a spa such as Les Thermes Marins, where treatments are based around sea water, or the U Spa at the Majestic Barrière, whose therapists use luxurious Sisley products to calm their clients’ frazzled nerves. However, an inexpensive way to get away from it all is to take a 20-minute boat journey from the Vieux Port to Ile Saint-Honorat. This little island, one of the two Iles des Lérins, is home to a community of 25 Cistercian monks who make wine and honey. Find a secluded spot to sit quietly and take in the views of the mainland.

Getting There

If you’re arriving by private jet you can fly directly to Cannes-Mandelieu Airport otherwise you’ll have to take a scheduled flight to Nice. If money is no object, hire a chauffeur-driven car or a taxi (around €70), but a ticket for the Cannes Xpress bus costs around €17. Travelers from London can take a train straight into the center of town in around eight hours: take Eurostar from London St Pancras then the TGV from Lille or Paris. A standard return fare starts at £119 from.

Dubai Popularity Travel To Guide

A relatively new tourist destination, Dubai was gaining popularity in recent years until the global economic crash of 2008. Dubai is essentially a desert city with superb infrastructure, liberal policies (by regional standards), that became popular for its excellent tourist amenities. Just 5 h from Europe and 3 h from most parts of the Middle East, the Near East, and the subcontinent of India, Dubai makes a great short break for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining, sporting events, and even a few sinful pleasures. It is a city of superlatives: for the fastest, biggest, tallest, largest and highest, Dubai is the destination. It has the largest immigrant population in the world. The weekly day off is on Friday. Note that, since September 2006, a harmonised weekend of Friday and Saturday has been adopted for the public sector and schools. Government departments, multinational companies, and most schools and universities are now off on Friday and Saturday (after years of a mixed bag of Friday/Saturday and Thursday/Friday weekends). Some local companies still work half a day on Thursday with a full day on Saturday, but larger companies tend to permit relaxation and time off work for their employees on Friday and Saturday.
Orientation
Dubai is divided into multiple districts or municipalities:
Jumeirah — A diverse district whose residents are the Europeans to the Filipinos to the Pakistanis; a mixed Little Europe, Karachi and Manila. Jumeirah is much favoured by Europeans due to the ease of access of the beach, Beautiful villas are seen here. Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence's the Walk and Jumeirah Mosque are the top attractions.
Downtown Dubai — While Bur Dubai and Deira are traditionally considered "Downtown", the Downtown Dubai development is smack in the center of the "New Dubai," between Dubai Marina on the south end and the border with the city of Sharjah to the north. It includes the Burj Khalifa (tallest building in the world), the Dubai Mall (world's biggest), Dubai Fountain, and lots of other skyscrapers and hotels.
Dubai Marina — is a mega-development that borders Jebel Ali (the world's largest man-made port). It is full of skyscrapers and hosts the "Jumeirah Beach Walk" with a number of restaurants, hotels an open-air market when the weather permits, and frequent shows. Dubai Marina houses one of the highest concentrations of Westerns in Dubai.
Satwa — One of Dubai's Little India and Little Manila, due to the presence of Filipinos and Indians, a rise in Filipino and Indian restaurants, shops, supermarkets are seen here. Gold and textiles is what people come here for, Gold Souk might be your top destination but Satwa too has gold shops and is hassle free, not so crowded.
Karama — More of like a mixed commercial residential district, one of Dubai's Little Indias and Little Manilas, cheap eats and cheap buys are the top things here.
Bur Dubai — A historical district and Bur Dubai is usual term for the area from Jumeirah to the creek, the creek separates Bur Dubai from Deira. Tourist attractions from abras to souks to floating restaurants to the famous creek are found here.
Deira — Dubai's old Financial centre, today Deira is a bustling commercial-residential district with some old souks, including one specializing in spices.
Arabian Ranches and Emirates Hills — These are two separate places, residential rents here are expensive due to the land value, just like the whole of Dubai, these two are Man-made.
Mirdiff/Mirdif — A commercial-residential district which is somewhat newly built and lies directly under the flight path to Dubai International Airport. Mirdif City Center is one of the attractions. This is another residence for the well-to-do.
International City — Just a simple residential area in the middle of the desert, what's special about it is its architectural design, the residential rents here are cheap and is somewhat the next Chinatown as many Chinese businessmen and women reside here.

Snowdrops Olympics Thermal Travel

Some of the year. Classic apartments are located about 250-900 meters from the thermal baths in a quiet neighborhood HARKÁNY ideal for relaxation. The apartments have fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, BVT, SAT and balcony. Each apartment has a bathroom. Parking directly at the apartment in an enclosed space. Apartments classical: Lanka, Angelika, Hóvirág, Olimpia, Tavasz Price zahrunuje: stay including VAT, water, gas and electricity, bed linen, final cleaning accommodation without food parking lot and became a local Czech-Slovak delegate. Price nezahrunuje: Tourist tax: have him pay persons over 18 years of age about 40, - CZK / person / night.

Luxusní Apartmany Thermal Travel

New luxury 2-4 bed apartments, some with extra bed. Open all year round! Luxury apartments are located about 250-400 m from the thermal bath in new and quiet neighborhood HARKÁNY, an ideal place to relax. Apartments are equipped with new furniture, a kitchen with a modern unit with a fridge and everything you need for cooking and dining, BVT, SAT, balcony. Each apartment has a bathroom. Parking directly at the apartment in an enclosed space, or in the garage for an extra charge. Luxury apartments are similar at low prices, close to the spa complex throughout the year. The apartments are 2-bed and some with extra bed, some 4 - bed apartments are double. All apartments have a balcony or terrace. ZK, Réztorony, Sz.I. 20,23, 30, 36, 39 / a, b, 41,60, Kossuth L. 58, 62, St, Kölcsey Price zahrunuje: stay in a luxurious suite including VAT, self catering, parking lot and became a local Czech-Slovak delegate. The modern and fully equipped kitchen, balcony, bathroom. Price nezahrunuje: Tourist tax: have him pay persons over 18 years of age about 40, - CZK / person / night.

Hotel Xavin Thermal Travel

The hotel is located about 150 m from the treatment area. It offers its guests all year round, owners and staff very friendly and helpful. There is a stylish restaurant and summer terrace. air-conditioned hotel, air conditioned restaurant, bar / coffee shop, unguarded parking at Hotel W, conference room, wellness area, massage, non-smoking room, park, disabled facilities, elevator, Wi-Fi, pets allowed, hotel is equipped with lift. The hotel's wellness - a world sauna, steam room, whirlpool, swimming pool, can be booked. Klima surcharge. Parking directly at the hotel. Price includes delegate services. Total number of rooms: 34 stacking a 4 bedroom apartment: Rooms 1 and 2 with twin beds, fully equipped with shower, toilet, TV, internet, minibar, safe, balcony and air conditioning. Meals: Breakfast and dinner is a generous buffet. Tourist tax: have him pay persons over 18 years of age about 40, - CZK / person / night.