Thermal springs in Europe. Winter holidays in Europe: the three best thermal resorts in warm Italy
Thermal resorts compare favorably with beach resorts by the absence of such a factor as seasonality. As a rule, the water in thermal springs has a high temperature all year round, which means that you can relax here all year round. On the territory of Europe there are several large thermal resorts at once, which were built on the site of the discovery of mineral springs considered beneficial to health. Some thermal resorts in Europe were created a long time ago and have a long history, some have gained fame only recently. Read more about each of the resorts below.
Budapest, Hungary
The Széchenyi Thermal Bath in Budapest is one of the most famous thermal baths in all of Europe. The complex was built at the beginning of the 20th century, numerous pools with mineral water are surrounded by elegant Baroque, Renaissance and Classicist buildings partly under open sky, partly inside buildings. This balneological resort considered year-round. In different reservoirs (pools and baths) there are different water temperatures, and special pump-rooms are installed all around, from which you can drink mineral water. The bathhouse is open daily from 6 am to 7 pm and is located in the center of Budapest, in the Varosliged park.
Baden-Baden, Germany
Baden-Baden is one of the most famous thermal spas in Germany, although not the only one. The resort has gained popularity for a very long time, it is believed that the first baths here were built back in the days of the Roman Empire. Today, there are 2 large thermal centers in the city - Caracalla and Friedrichsbad. Both have their own individual characteristics, more about which you can read in the guide to Baden-Baden Badenguide.ru. The resort is also considered year-round, the complexes themselves are located in enclosed spaces, although the climate in Baden-Baden is quite temperate throughout the year, and the terrain in which the city is located (mountains, coniferous forests, lakes) gives it the right to be called a climatic resort.
Caracalla Thermen
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
At one time, as many as 12 hot mineral springs were found in Karlsbad (or Karlovy Vary). All of them have similar beneficial features, But different temperature, which varies from 30 to 72 degrees! The water in the springs is considered to be drinking water, and special routes have even been developed here, along which tourists can try mineral water, moving from one source to another. Also, thermal water is used for water procedures, which are carried out in local sanatoriums and clinics. For the city, this is a whole industry, there are a resort clinic, balneological clinics, a drinking gallery, drinking pump rooms, as well as hotels, boarding houses and sanatoriums.
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Tyrol, Austria
On the territory of Austria there are many thermal resorts - these are Burgenland, and Carinthia, and Styria, and Salzburg, and, of course, Tyrol. Tyrol is an amazing region of Austria, which is incredibly rich in natural beauty. And found here mineral springs only complement the already popular resort. In Tyrol, there is the Aqua-Dom thermal center, located in the mountains and considered the main thermal resort of the Alps. The thermal complex is located on the territory of a 4-star hotel and covers an area of 22 thousand square meters. There are 12 heated mineral water pools, 7 saunas and 4 restaurants. There are both outdoor and indoor pools. The complex is open all year round.
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Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland is considered a country of geysers, it would be strange if all the conditions for such a holiday were not created here. " Blue Lagoon» is one of the most famous geothermal complexes in Europe. The natural mineral lake is located 40 km from the capital, the water temperature here is almost always kept within +40 C despite possible precipitation and wind. natural pool, or Laguna, as it is called here, has the size of a real lake - 200 m wide and several kilometers long with a depth of 1 to 3 meters. In the complex you can try a mud mask, saunas and steam rooms, waterfalls and various recreation areas. The complex is open all year round. winter time from 9 am to 8 pm, at summer time– from 8 am to midnight, advance reservation is required.
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Vichy, France
Vichy is another well-known thermal resort in Europe, and cosmetics, which are made on the basis of minerals contained in local mineral waters, are famous all over the world. In the resort town of Vichy (in the province of Auvergne) there is a whole park of springs with many pavilions open to the public, in total there are 15 mineral springs in Vichy. The temperature in the springs varies from +16C to +75C. Only 6 out of 15 springs are drinking. The main health resorts of the resort are the hospitals "Dom" and "Kalu".
Bath, UK
Baths in Bath were discovered by the ancient Romans. The ruins of the first thermae are still in Bath, but now they don’t swim there, but they do educational excursions. Where you can bathe in the thermal springs in Bath is in the new (opened in 2006) Thermae Bath Spa. The complex has both an outdoor and an indoor pool, aromatic steam rooms, a cafe-restaurant, and there is also the opportunity to visit spa treatments, massages, stone therapy and other body care techniques. The water temperature here is kept at a comfortable level of +33 C all year round.
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Apart from mainland Europe, thermal springs islands are also common in Europe, since many island groups here are of volcanic origin. Thermal resorts, in particular, are Italian Ischia, where not only mineral water comes to the surface of the earth, but also the so-called fumaroles - therapeutic mud; Portuguese Madeira, where both large thermal centers and pools are located natural origin where anyone can swim.
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Do you want warmth, sun, wake up from hibernation, relieve accumulated fatigue and honestly earned stress? Go to the bath! And better in terms, in those where the ancient Romans and Greeks restored their strength and exist to this day. One has only to plunge into the thermal waters of hot springs, as all the negative, in literally, wash off with water.
Sometimes, to restore peace of mind and physical health, it is not necessary to cross the entire Earth. Silence, tranquility, a lot of new experiences, gastronomic delights, and most importantly, best sources vitality can be found a few hours flight towards the Schengen border.
Budapest, Hungary
In terms of popularity, the baths of Budapest leave far behind both the excellent cuisine and the exquisite architecture of the Hungarian capital. Throughout the city, underground, there are more than 120 hot springs. Even the ancient Romans, who created the modern bathing complexes Aquinque on the site, were convinced of their healing effect. And still natural wealth never ceases to amaze with its beneficial effect on those who are tired of stress and physical activity modern human body.
One of the oldest public baths in Budapest Lukacs. As early as the 12th century, the knights of the Order of St. John, who settled here, were engaged in the treatment of the afflicted. With the appearance on the Hungarian lands of the knights of the Maltese and Rhodes orders, monasteries appeared here, in which baths with medicinal waters functioned, which had an impact on the work of the digestive tract and the musculoskeletal system. Nowadays, since 1979 in Lukacs there is a balneological department on the basis of a day hospital.
How to get there: regular flights Aeroflot airlines from Moscow
Where to live: Boscolo New York Palace. The construction of the building dates back to the 19th century. At first, an insurance company was located within its walls. New York Life, which gave the name to a luxury hotel in historical center Budapest. After that, the insurers were replaced by journalists, editors and writers leaving their offices, which now house comfortable rooms with exquisite interiors, Murano glass chandeliers and fantastic bathrooms, the charm of which is complemented by the fine Etro cosmetics. And the cafe of the same name, under the roof of the hotel, is the center of the literary life of Budapest today.
Heviz, Hungary
largest thermal lake in Hungary, gave the name to the cozy resort town in the west of the country. Thanks to the hot thermal springs that feed the lake from forty meters deep, the temperature in the reservoir never drops below 23 degrees Celsius, even during the cold winter months. Therefore, you can improve your health or just enjoy bathing among blooming lotuses all year round. For more comfort in the swimming center of Heviz, guests are provided with everything you need from towels to bathing accessories. You can relax, drink a cup of delicious coffee or just relax on a sun lounger in a cozy cafe at the baths.
How to get there: By car or public transport. Buses run to Heviz both from Budapest and from Vienna Airport. Bus departure from Vienna airport at 8.45, the return flight leaves at 14.00. The cost of a round trip ticket is € 54. You can also get to Heviz from Budapest by train. But since in the city itself railway station no, you will have to change at Keszthely station, from where scheduled bus in 15 minutes will take you directly to the city. From Budapest, trains depart daily from Keleti (east) and Deli (south) stations.
Where to live: available to guests of Heviz Europa Fit Superior Hotel- a comfortable hotel with its own bathing center, so if you suddenly feel too lazy to get to the lake, you can spend the whole day in its many pools, taking mud baths and visiting massage and beauty salons.
Spreewald, Germany
The picturesque area of the Spreewald, which has earned the title of "German Venice" will not leave anyone indifferent. You will be mesmerized by the view fairy houses sheltered in the shade of trees, cordiality local population who has preserved the traditions and customs of his ancestors and you will be delighted with a boat trip along the water channels. But most importantly, get great pleasure from visiting the thermal spa. It offers ten pools with water rich in mineral salts, located under the roof and in the open air. A magnificent wellness center where, in addition to the usual spa treatments, you can get a massage based on cucumber elixir. By the way, cucumbers are the hallmark of the Spreewald, so after taking a bath, do not forget to look into the restaurant at the bathhouse, where they serve delicious dishes and more.
Where to live: V Bio Hotel Kolonieschanke. This truly homely hotel has only 18 rooms. Therefore, it is not surprising that each guest can count on individual approach and impeccable service. And the interiors of the rooms in a rustic style with the use of exclusively natural materials in the decoration, well complement the atmosphere of comfort and create favorable ground for spiritual harmony for the entire stay.
How to get there: By car in an hour and a half along the beautiful roads of Germany, the Spreewald is located only 100 kilometers from Berlin. On either suburban train S-Bahn with transfers, alternating between train and bus travel. In this case, you will spend a little more than five hours on the road. For such a trip on public transport, it is best to purchase a Wochenende ticket for € 28 and giving the opportunity to travel all day for a company or a family of five.
Wiesbaden, Germany
, in the cozy German town of Wiesbaden, is literally a monument to health and healing. For the first time, the power of healing springs was tested back in 1836, when an orthopedic health institute was opened here. In 1913, a new Art Nouveau building was erected in its place, where public baths were opened. Today, thermal baths have experienced their third birth. After restoration, they again shone with their original beauty, decorated with frescoes and Jugendstil ceramics. Among the magnificent collection of European bathing traditions, here you can find tepidariums, an Irish-Roman bath, and those who yearn for their homeland are offered to visit a Russian steam room.
Where to live: in the center of Wiesbaden, in Hotel Alexander. This is exactly the case when the combination of "simple and tasteful" means the presence of Victorian furniture in 26 spacious rooms, delicious breakfasts in the morning and excellent service 24 hours a day.
How to get there: Wiesbaden is easily accessible in half an hour from Frankfurt, fifteen minutes from Mainz, and two hours maximum from Cologne. From Frankfurt Airport it is also easy to get there by commuter train for €4. The Wiesbaden-Koln Express departs from Cologne and back twice a day.
Santorini, Greece
Hot Springs Palia Kameni located around Thirassia, a kind of tribute active volcano Santorini people. Periodically, the volcano resumes its activity and then the houses and lands of local residents are buried under lava, or completely wiped off the face of the earth. This has already happened in 1452, when half of Palia Kameni went under water, or in 1956, when most of The population simply left this terrible and beautiful corner of the earth at the same time. But nothing can stop those who want to see the dark green waters of the bay and swim in the hot waters, in places where underground thermal springs flow into the sea. Another plus of life on the volcano is sulfur-mud baths, available for those who want to improve their health in unlimited quantities.
Where to live: V Aegean Plaza Hotel, in this exquisite, world of comfort and harmony, located not far from sandy beach with volcanic sand.
How to get there: from Athens to Santorini can be reached by plane. There is a ferry from Heraklion to Santorini from Crete. Travel time is just over two hours, the cost of a one-way ticket is from € 50.60. You can also get from Piraeus in eight hours, a one-way ticket will cost you a minimum of € 34.50. Fira, the capital of Santorini, is easily accessible by ferry from Rhodes, Milos, Mykonos and many more. Greek islands.
Lemnos, Greece
The island in the Aegean is popular with windsurfers who first enjoy the waves and then relax in the hot springs and mud baths. In addition, it is convenient to travel from Lemnos by small island Samothraki, only 17 kilometers long, admire the beautiful nature of the Greek islands, enjoy the coolness of waterfalls and plunge into the best thermal springs in Greece.
Where to live: V Lemnos Village Resort to admire every day great view Mount Athos and watch the sun go down over its top. In addition, the hotel has large swimming pool, gorgeous beach and comfortable rooms.
How to get there: By plane, you can get to the island from Mytilene, Thessaloniki and Athens. Ferries from Thessaloniki, Kavala, Chios, Rafina and Mytilene, from Thessaloniki and Kavala also depart for Lemnos. The cost of a ferry from Thessaloniki to Lemnos will cost you at least €24, from Mythelena the cost of the trip will be €19, and from Agios Evstratios €7. At the same time, it is worth considering that all ferries to Lemnos depart at night, starting from two in the morning until five in the morning.
Landmannaleigar, Iceland
To find a less touristy place in Iceland than the waters blue lagoon, you need to make a small, but incredible an amusing trip deep into the island to be in the heart of the country of geysers, Landmannaleigar. Get into the valley in winter geothermal sources very problematic, but in the summer it is one of the most wonderful pastimes in Iceland.
Where to live: Hrauneyjar Highland Center Hotel located at the foot of the mountains, where civilization ends and the unique realm of nature in Iceland begins. Located just 150 kilometers from Reykjavik, not far from the valley and the rhyolite mountains of Landmannaleigar. The hotel is easily accessible by a beautifully paved road at any time of the year.
How to get there: Driving directly through Landmannalaugar is prohibited. You can get from Reykjavik to Landmannalaugar by public transport. Starting from mid-July to mid-September, a bus departs from the central bus station every day at 8.00. The bus arrives in Landmannaleigar at 15.30. Departure to Reykjavik from Landmannalaugar at 12.30, the bus arrives in the capital of Iceland at 19.40. The cost of a one-way ticket is 7400 ISK.
Hveravellir, Iceland
Another piece of the purest nature of Iceland. The difficult-to-pronounce name means only one thing - “valley of hot springs”. This nature reserve, enclosed in a strong embrace of two glaciers, is popular among tourists, especially those who combine the study of the island with horseback riding. You can swim in the pool with hot thermal water, which is very tempting in winter, or in nearby reservoirs, where geothermal water also enters, but at a cooler temperature.
Where to live: V Room With A View Luxury Apartments located in the center of Reykjavik, Modern interiors of the apartments, in each of which you can find everything you need and even more for a comfortable stay. But if you, suddenly, will lack something good in the beautiful environment of the rooms, delicious kitchen and bathroom, the kind staff of the hotel is always ready to help you.
How to get there: From June to August you can get to Hveravetlir either by car or by bus. Public transport starts running from June 18 to September 9. In Reykjavik, the bus leaves from the Hveragerdi stop at 8.45 and arrives in Hveravellir at 13.10. The bus to Reykjavik leaves Hveravetlir at 12.00 and arrives at the destination at 17.00. The cost of a one-way ticket is 5400 ISK.
Ischia, Italy
The best thermal resort on the island of Ischia - SPA Negombo. It is not always crowded here, unlike the same "Gardens of Poseidon", but compared to them, the flora here is much richer and the landscape is more refined in a compact area. Initially, the Negombo spa complex was opened in 1946 by Duke Luigi Selvestro Camerini, as Botanical Garden. After a long journey around the world, he was smitten by the beauty of San Montano Bay, comparing it to Negombo, a city on the coast of Sri Lanka. Climate, convenient location determined further fate bay, and the thermal springs discovered in the area later made it a favorite place for the European aristocracy.
Today, 12 pools with thermal and sea water are open for guests of the Negombo thermal resort. Whirlpool baths, grottoes and salt caves. And it's all surrounded magnificent nature, exotic plants and sculptural ensembles. For the best result, it makes sense to come for the whole day to take a walk in the park, enjoy the invigorating effect of the springs and visit a local restaurant with excellent Mediterranean cuisine.
Where to live: V Hotel Terme Don Pepe Ischia located in a building of the 8th century. A couple of minutes walk, both from the beach and from the city center of Lacco Ameno, a favorite vacation spot of Laurence Olivier, Marcello Mastroianni and members of the wealthiest Rothschild and Onassis families.
How to get there: From Naples, from the Molo Beverello pier, the Molo Calata di Massa pier, ferries leave for the island three times a day, the average cost of a round-trip ticket is € 20.
Pantelleria, Italy
Tiny italian island off the coast of Tunisia is dotted with fumaroles, but for thermal baths, you need to visit a tiny fishing village Gadir, which became a haven for Giorgio Armani. The couturier built a villa on the coast and for decades found here not only peace and quiet, but also drew inspiration from local landscapes for his immortal creations. Throughout the year, residents and guests of the island go to the harbor to splash in the hot springs, which, as the locals assure, perfectly relieve joint diseases.
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The history of the emergence of thermal springs is rooted in ancient Greece. Once upon a time, the goddess Hercyne was walking in the heat through vineyards and was very thirsty. There was no water nearby, so she got angry and stamped her foot. At that very moment, a spring gushed out of the ground. And so they appeared healing springs. History shows that the famous Roman baths were built precisely on thermal springs in order to allow their legionnaires, who at that time fought non-stop, to rest and heal their wounds with this unique water.
Doctors quickly understood the power of thermal water and began to use it in their work. For example, Savonarola treated the sick with mineral baths and milk baths. The modern method of treatment with thermal waters is called hydrotherapy and the Austrian Vincent Priesnitz is considered its founder, who treated wounds with the help of compresses from such water. After Vincent recovered, he became an active "preacher" of the power of thermal water. Today we will go in search of thermal springs that will help us become healthier and more beautiful.
Blue Lagoon, Svartsengi, Iceland
Blue Lagoon in Iceland - the famous geothermal complex, which is located on the Reikjanes peninsula in the southwestern part of Iceland in Svartsengi. It was formed by the porous lava of an extinct volcano. But, since lava is not a dense material and with many holes, it easily seeps through it. sea water. And given that it is here that the magma layers are located very close to the ground, the geothermal activity is extremely high.
In the late 70s, a geothermal power plant was built here, the wells of which are lowered into reservoirs with water. It was decided to equip an open-air pool, so we can say that the Blue Lagoon is unique place created partly by nature, partly by man. The water temperature is kept at around +37 °С to +40 °С. During strong winds, the temperature drops, but not much.
The composition of the water in this source is 35% fresh and 65% sea. Its special property is that the water is saturated with silicon, and you can find sea salt, clay and quartz in its bowels. The Blue Lagoon has its own clinic that deals with skin diseases.
In particular, psoriasis is treated here. Do not worry about the large number of people - no bacteria can be picked up here, because they die, and with the help of special pumps, the water is completely changed every two days.
The price of the entrance ticket depends on the season. From September 1 to May 31, the cost of visiting the Blue Lagoon will cost you 33 euros for adults, 15 euros for teenagers 14 and 15 years old. From June 1 to August 31, admission for adults will cost 40 euros, for teenagers 14 and 15 years old - also 15 euros. For children under 13 years old, admission is free when accompanied by an adult.
If you want to stay overnight, there is a hotel of the same name on the territory of the geothermal complex. The cost of accommodation depends on the season and ranges from 190 to 280 euros per night for a double room. The rate includes breakfast and access to the Blue Lagoon.
Journey to the Blue Lagoon
Therme Wals, canton Graubünden, Switzerland
Thermae Waltz- these are the famous thermal springs located 200 km from Zurich in the canton of Graubünden. architectural complex built by Peter Zumthorm has been the winner of international architectural awards more than once. For example, in 2010 he won the Daylight-Award, which recognizes the original and innovative use of daylight in architecture.
The ancient springs, which spurt here with a force of 400 liters per minute, are framed by baths, which are finished with gray-green quartzite. The grassy roof is interspersed with thin windows that gently illuminate the bathing areas. Once inside, it seems that time has stopped.
Diving in the baths, bathers swim through a small tunnel that leads them into a pool with warm water and great mountain views.
The local thermal waters are rich in sodium sulfate and bicarbonate. In addition to the steam rooms filled with the sounds of nature, the variety of pools is amazing: flowery, hot, icy, black and even sweet.
If you want to stay longer in this splendor, stay at the hotel of the same name. The cost of one night starts from 135 euros. If you just want to visit Therme, then it will cost 40 euros.
Treatment at Terme Waltz
Szechenyi Bath, Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is famous for its thermal waters. Széchenyi bath is considered the largest balneological complex not only in Hungary, but also in Europe. Finding a bath in the city is very easy. It is located in the Varosliteg park and when you see it, you think that this is some kind of palace. In fact, this is true, only it is a “bathing palace”. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was built by the architect Ede Dvorak according to the design of Gyozo Ziegler.
The bath got its name in honor of Count Istvan Szechenyi, a significant Hungarian politician and reformer. Initially, there was one well, which was drilled in the 70s of the XIX century, and then in 1936 a second well was found, the temperature of which is + 77 ° C and it is the highest among all the thermal springs of the Old World.
Bathing in this thermal spring is indicated for those who have problems with the joints and spine, neuralgia or lack of lime in the bones. People come here not only for medical procedures, but also for entertainment, because club music concerts are often held in Széchenyi.
In total, there are 27 baths in Budapest, of which 13 are therapeutic baths. Healing waters are used not only for bathing, but also for drinking. The water from the Szechenyi drinking spring contains calcium, magnesium, chlorine, sulfate, alkali and a significant amount of fluorine.
It is prescribed for those who have chronic gastritis, stomach ulcers, intestinal catarrh, hyperacidity of the stomach, chronic respiratory catarrh, metabolic disorders or gallbladder disease.
The entrance ticket costs from 12 to 17 euros.
Journey to Budapest to the Szechenyi Baths
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Karlovy Vary considered the largest Czech spa town founded by King Charles IV. The king did not choose a place for the construction of the city for long, because there were thermal springs nearby, which the whole world now knows about. These magnificent mineral springs are located 120 km from Prague, of which there are only about 132 units, but only 13 of them are used.
According to its chemical composition, this water is sodium-bicarbonate-sulfate acidic water with a pH of 6.9, the mineralization of which is approximately 6450 mg / l, and the CO2 content is 560-580 mg / l, and, accordingly, is suitable for those who have there are problems with the digestive tract, metabolism and musculoskeletal system.
The method of treatment in Karlovy Vary is based on a systematic approach to the disease. In other words, here you will not only swim, but also treat the body from the inside. The cost of a wellness tour for a week may vary depending on the hotel, but the average cost is about 1000 euros for 10 days.
Tour to Karlovy Vary
Terme di Saturnia, Tuscany, Italy
Terme di Saturnia is a beautiful Italian balneological resort in the center of Tuscany, 170 km from Rome and 200 km from Florence. ABOUT medicinal properties The sulfur springs of Saturnia have been known since ancient times.
The ancient Romans believed that the healing water in these places made its way from the bowels of the earth at the behest of the god Saturn. Once he was tired of wars and disputes of people. Angered, he threw a lightning bolt at them, but missed.
She fell into the ground, from where a source clogged, the water of which smelled of hydrogen sulfide. The healing waters of the source beat at a speed of 800 liters per second and have a temperature of 37°C. The resort has four swimming pools with thermal water, where even children can swim.
Health complex Terme di Saturnia includes a modern spa center and the Institute of Thermal Medicine and Cosmetology.
The complex is considered one of the best spa hotels in Italy and has received many international awards.
week stay for two will cost you 2500 euros.
Treatment at Terme di Saturnia
06.11.2015
winter vacation in Europe always long-awaited and full of forebodings about amazing events that will definitely happen as if by magic of a book storyteller. And the simplest miracle that will surely come true is the pleasant weather, conducive both to long walks around the colorful capitals and acquaintance with historical sights, and to healing bathing in hot thermal springs.
For such a wonderful journey, each European country is beautiful in its own way and is always ready to give a lot of amazing experiences in the winter season. But the special natural comfort and magic of festive adventures under the rays of the soft sun you will get in Italy. central country The Mediterranean absorbs so much heat during the long summer that it is ready to generously share it in winter.
And if before that we told how to combine recovery and passion for skiing in Europe, then in this article we have chosen for our clients top three places to wellness holiday in Italy, where on winter days the specialists of the thermal spa hotels have created for you all the conditions for an unforgettable wellness holiday.
The juicy land soaked in the sun will forever remain in your heart the brightest and most gratifying part in the colorful travel tape. We will prepare your trip to Italy for the coming winter holidays. We are waiting for your applications, which you can place on our website.
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Oh hot springs the best place to relax on vacation. Of course, provided that you went to where they are. Well, it's time to get acquainted with the list of the most beautiful and useful, and most importantly, picturesque hot springs that will give you enough warmth for yourself. Take note and pack your bags.
1. Cascata Del Mulino, Tuscany
It's natural hot spring with high sulfur content. It is located in the countryside of Tuscany, in the resort village of Saturnia, and is simply perfect place for relax! After all, these cascades maintain a temperature of 37.5 ° C all year round, and there are not so many tourists here.
2. Kiraly, Budapest
Public baths have been part of Budapest's culture for centuries, with hundreds of natural hot springs scattered throughout the Hungarian capital. By the way, the springs are much lower underground than anywhere else in the world.
3. Vilyuchinsky hot springs - Kamchatka
It is not for nothing that Kamchatka is called the "Land of Ice and Fire" - the local volcanoes and hot springs create an incredible contrast with the cool air. At the southern tip of the peninsula, these famous thermal springs are located in the upper part of the Vilyucha River valley, not far from the foot of the Vilyuchinsky volcano. These springs, which are also called Rodnikovy, are surrounded by mountains and the riot of Kamchatka nature. It is especially beautiful here during the flowering of the mountain tundra.
4. Hot springs at Mount Arenal, Costa Rica
The waters in the springs of Arenal, Costa Rica draw their heat from the geothermal volcano of the same name. Of all the many sources, choose Tabacon as a start (deep rainforest). However, instead of paying $126 to visit the springs, you can walk a bit down the hill and find a hidden spring that will be available to you for free.
5. Banh go Petriolo, Tuscany
You will know that you have found a pearl when you soak in the same waters in which the Medici family vacationed. Another perfect "bath" lost in the Tuscan countryside. Locals collect mineral-rich clay for free, which is usually sold at exorbitant prices in resorts across the country.
6. Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan
Yes, the ground here is covered with snow for 4 months a year, and you will have to work hard to climb to a height of 850 m, where the springs are located, but this should only whet your appetite. Especially considering that you will have the opportunity to meet with local monkeys, famous throughout the world.
7. Goudzhekit - Transbaikalia
The Goudzhekit hot spring is a well located in the most beautiful foothills of the Baikalsky ridge, 25 kilometers from the city of Severobaikalsk on the road through the Davan pass. There are many ways to get here, because this source, which is also called Sunny, is located near the Goudzhekit railway station. On the territory of the spring there is a bath with two outdoor pools where the water temperature even in winter is 52 or 43 degrees Celsius.
Another of the famous Baikal springs, Dzelinda is located at the mouth of the river of the same name, a tributary of the Upper Angara. You can relax and improve your health here all year round. The healing properties of the local thermal water attract many tourists, including "savages", who, together with local residents prefer to bathe in "wild baths" - an unequipped source, consisting of three baths with different temperatures.
9. Angseri, Bali
What could be better than relaxing in a hot spring magical island Bali? Only rest in the Balinese source, where there are not so many people. Better yet, find one that the waterfall flows into to cool off without leaving the area. Welcome to the hot springs of Angseri.
10. Hot springs on Lake Garda, Italy
These hot springs are so little known that you have to literally "dig deep" to find them. This region in Italy has been a resort since the first century AD, but it wasn't until the 1800s that hot springs flowing under Lake Garda were discovered.
11. Belokurikha thermal springs - Altai Territory
The city of Belokurikha is located in Altai in the valley of the river of the same name, 65 km from Biysk. Belokurikha became a resort in the 1920s and has not changed its status since then. Vacationers come to breathe in the mountain air, filled with extremely useful light air ions, and immerse themselves in thermal nitrogen-siliceous radon-containing waters.
12 Mystical Hot Springs, Utah
The secret is in the name itself, and sources in Monroe, Utah, USA, are ready to reveal this secret to you. The water, the temperature of which reaches 75 degrees Celsius, and the magnificent desert landscape around - these places are definitely worth a visit.
13. Tumninsk thermal springs - Khabarovsk Territory
The Tumninsky healing radon spring, located between the high hills of the Sikhote-Alin mountain range, was discovered by local hunters back in 1903. The ridge itself is completely covered with pines and firs, mountain air and Tumninskaya hot mineral water, which is very healthy for health, are added to the landscape.
14. China, Alaska
This place is not only breathtakingly beautiful, but its waters are also known for their healing properties. The source is located 90 km from Fairbanks. The USDA even sent chemists to analyze its composition, and they came to the conclusion that it is indeed unique, although this is most likely due to geographical location Alaska.
15. Puritama, Chile
Eight springs at the bottom of a canyon in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile have recently opened to the general public, which means it's time for you to visit them before the whole world knows about them.
16. Travertine Hot Springs, California
Probably the most well maintained hot spring in California. This is an excellent combination of warm mineral waters, soft bottom and amazing landscape.
Hot springs are located 11 km from Tyumen. For those wishing to swim, a marble open-air pool was built, divided into two parts - in one the water is hot, in the other it is slightly cooled.
18. Fosso Bianco, Saint Philip Springs, Tuscany
When you think of ideal, natural, peaceful and unspoiled hot springs, the picture that you are most likely to find in Fosso Bianco comes to mind. At the confluence of several hot springs at Bagni San Filippo, limestone formations emerge from the water like pillars. And this miracle is absolutely free.
19. Main, Jordan
Maybe the phrase "between prehistoric tombs" is not very suitable for resort advertising, but this oasis has Dead Sea only a fool will not like it. The resting place here was for centuries - the Romans bathed here. The Main spring is located at Madaba, and its waters contain an amazing mixture of magnesium, calcium and potassium.
20. Deception Island, Antarctic Peninsula
The most interesting thing about these springs on Deception Island is that they are "hidden in plain sight", right under the black sands on the coast. Of course, few people make it to Antarctica, so you will most likely only compete with penguins.
