Nature's bounty

Türkiye possesses an abundance of thermal springs, brimming with minerals that are benificial for a number of ailments

A list and a map of TÜRKİYE best thermal spas

Thermal spa resorts hold great stead in the health tourism sector. Those of you seeking a winter escape or health treatments should look no further. The world-leading thermal spa resorts of Türkiye offer a host of treatments and varying temperatures of water. We have compiled a list of all you need to know about these thermal spas and the relief they provide for all number of illnesses including rheumatism, nervous system disorders and respiratory diseases.

The illnesses that the thermal springs are good for include inflammatory rheumatic disease, chronic lower back pain, joint diseases, soft tissue injuries, orthopaedic operations, immobility after brain or nerve surgery, acne and selected skin diseases, gynaecological diseases, bone and calcification diseases, sciatic disorders, metabolic syndrome, non-inflammatory joint diseases, long-term inactive states of inactivity, stress disorders, sport injuries, post-Orthopaedic operations and situations such as long-term inactivity, cerebral palsy, non-inflammatory joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, chronic lower back pain, rash-like dermatological disorders, drinking cures, functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, osteoporosis and urinary tract stones, and catharal diseases of the respiratory tract.

AFYONKARAHİSAR

The most famous destination among thermal spring spas in Türkiye is Afyonkarahisar, with Gazlıgöl, Heybeli, Ömer, Hüdai and Gecek thermal springs being the most popular spots. The mixed thermo-mineral water is 100 degrees from the source output, with an average mineralisation of 5,000 mg/lt.

Ağrı

Ağrı is home to the Diyadin thermal spa, which is located in the south east of Ağrı and lies approximately five kilometres from the centre of the Diyadin district. The total mineralisation of the waters is 1,000 mg/lt and the temperature varies between 72-78 degrees.

Aksaray

In Aksaray, the bicarbonate and calcium waters of the Ihlara Valley and the Ziga thermal springs can reach up to 7,600 mg/lt.

Amasya

The Terziköy, Hamamözü and Gözlek thermal spa waters of Amasya are 40 degrees warm and have an approximate 445 kg/lt mineralisation of water with acratothermal properties.

Ankara

The Ayas, Beypazarı, Dutlu, Kapullu, Haymana and Kızılcahamam thermal spas of Ankara reach mineralisation of about 12,000 mg/lt. These waters, which have both bicarbonate and acratothermal properties, are used to treat a variety of diseases.

Aydın

The waters of Alangüllü, Germencik, İmamköy Kızıldere and Kuşadası thermal spas in Aydın, reaches a mineralisation of 5,600 mg/lt ranging between 43 and 47 degrees, with a mixed form of thermomineral properties.

Balıkesir

The thermal spa of Balya, Bigadiç, Güre, Ferman, Pamukçu, Sindırgı and Gönen in Balıkesir, a thermal-rich province of Türkiye, reaches a mineralisation of 2,400 mg/lt. These medicinal waters, which range between 39 and 98 degrees, have bicarbonate, acratothermal and thermo-mineral properties, which are used as a complementary treatment for many diseases.

Bolu

Bolu’s Karacasu, Babas, Sarot, Seben, Çatak thermal springs have thermo-mineral properties and average of 1,250 mg/lt mineralisation.

Bursa

Known for its thermal riches, the waters of Bursa’s Çelik Palace, Sulphur, Karamustafa, and Kaynarca springs and Eski Springs reach 88 degrees and 2,500 mg/lt mineralisation. These thermal areas show thermo-mineral properties.

Çankırı

The Çavundur and Acısu thermal spas reach up to 10.412mg/lt mineralisation and 49 degrees temperature.

Çanakkale

Aphrodite, Külcüler, Çan, Tepeköy, Hıdırlar, Kestanbolu, Kızılca and Küçük Çymi thermal Springs reach 2.200 mg/lt mineralisation and an average temperature of 50 degrees. These waters have thermo-mineral and hypothermic properties.

Denizli

Pamukkale, Gölemezli, Babacık, Tekkeköy, Kızıldere, Boşeli, and Karahayıt thermal springs have mineralisation ranging from 2,000 to 3,500 mg/lt and show mixed thermo-mineral water properties.

DİYARBAKIR

The thermal water of the Çermik spas, boast world-leading thermal properties, up to 45 degrees with 1,092 mg/lt mineralisation, with iron, fluoridated and thermo-mineral properties.

Erzurum

The Pasinler, Ilıca, Köprüköy thermal spas in Erzurum have an average mineralisation of 2,500 mg/lt and mixed mineral water properties.

ESKİŞEHİR

The Sakarilica, Hamamkarahisar, Yarıkçı and Kızılinler thermal spas of Eskişehir and thermal spas in centre reach 430 to 2,300 mg/lt mineralisation and temperatures varying between 42 and 56 degrees. The waters have both acratothermal and acrothermal properties.

Hatay

The thermal springs of Hatay thermal springs have 5,800 and 29,300 mg/lt mineralisation and temperatures between 28-29 degrees.

İSTANBUL

The Tuzla thermal spring is known for its mineralisation up to 4078 mg/lt and its rich mineral structure.

İZMİR

Renowned for its thermal riches, Izmir is home to a numerous number of notable spas, such as Balçova, Nebiler, Reisdere, Karakoç and Gülbahçe. Additional thermal springs in Izmir are Bayındır, Mahmudiye, Paşa, Geyiklidağ, Güzellik, Dereköy, Bademli, Ilıcagöl, Cumali, Cesme and Kelalan have mineralisations ranging from 912 to 43,564 mg/lt.

Kahramanmaraş

The waters of Ekinözü, Büyük Kızılcık drinking water and Zeytun thermal springs in Kahramanmaraş have a mineralisation of around 1,000 mg/lt. The 45 degrees warm water carries acratothermal properties.

KAYSERİ

*The thermal resorts mentioned in our article are an alternative treatment method and are for promotional purposes. First use treatment methods recommended by your doctor and then visit a thermal spa as an alternative.