The Aegean Region has a rich source of spas… Natural spring waters are found in many parts of the region, of which Afyon is the leading location. Other locations are Çeşme, Denizli, Kütahya and Muğla. The world famous Pamukkale is also in the Aegean Region.
Below you will find details of the spas, which diseases are treated, transport information and climate conditions.
Location : This Aegean tourism centre is 7 km from Sandikli town centre and 66 km from Afyon city centre. The Hüdai Spa resort has the appearance of a thermal village and is situated 6 km from the Afyon-Antalya highway.
Climate : The thermal centre’s climate conditions range between the characteristics of inland climate and Mediterranean climate conditions.
Diseases Treated : Rheumatic diseases, ache and pain syndromes, heart and circulation problems, joint-calcification problems, nervous and muscle fatigue, nervous disorders, gynaecological diseases.
Afyon Gazlıgöl-Thermal Tourism Centre
Location : The Gazlıgöl Thermal Tourism Centre in the Aegean Region is situated conveniently along the Afyon-Eskişehir highway and railway routes and is 22 km from Afyon’s city centre.
Climate : Demonstrates typical inland climate characteristics.
Diseases Treated : Problems with rheumatism, heart and blood circulation system, kidney and urinary tract, liver-gall bladder, digestive system, metabolism disorders, bone, calcification and dermatological diseases.
Afyon Ömer and Gecek Thermal Tourism Centre
Location : This resort is located along the Afyon-Kütahya Highway and is 15 km from Afyon’s city centre. The present resort’s facilities are within the boundaries of the Afyon Municipality’s neighbouring area.
Climate : Demonstrates typical inland climate characteristics.
Diseases Treated : Complaints of rheumatism, dermatology, heart and blood circulation, digestion, joints and calcification, liver, gall bladder, eating disorders, nervous disorders and gynaecological problems. Also, the thermal waters are cooled down for beneficial drinking. Due to its CO2 content, the water is also used for inhalation sessions.
Denizli-Karahayit Thermal Tourism Centre
Location : Located in the Aegean Region, this resort is in the Karahayit village 5 km away from the Pamukkale spa which is 20 km north of the province of Denizli.
Methods of Cure : Drinking and bathing treatments.
Diseases Treated : The same diseases treated with the Pamukkale spa waters.
Denizli-Pamukkale Thermal Tourism Centre
Location : In the Aegean Region adjacent to the ancient Hierapolis ruins 20 km north of Denizli.
Methods of Cure : Drinking and bathing treatments
Diseases Treated : Drinking the water helps the digestive system, particularly disorders of the stomach, intestines, liver and gall bladder functions, hypersthenic dyspepsia, stases of gall pigments, chronic inflammation of the gall bladder and canals, gallstones, obesity, diabetes, and gout; bathing cures are good for diseases of the circulation system, ischemic syndromes of the heart, brain and surrounding arteries, vascular sclerosis, changes in blood pressure, bronchial asthma, rheumatism syndromes arising from osteoarthrosis and particularly those located in the lower extremities, and stabilized arthritis which has recovered from the acute stages.
İzmir-Balçova Thermal Tourism Centre (Agamemnon)
Location : This Aegean tourism resort is centrally located in Izmir. The natural green environment surrounding the spa complements the recreational areas. There is a cable-lift just beyond the spas taking you up to the Balçova hills which are covered with pine forests and have recreational facilities adding to its attraction. The Thermal Centre is 25 km from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and 8 km from the city centre. Also, the nearest beach is 18 km away.
Climate : : Its climate is closer to the mild and rainy Mediterranean climate with its hot summers and dry winters. The hottest months are July and August and it is coldest during January and February.
Diseases Treated : Rheumatism problems, digestive system complaints, eye problems, metabolism disorders, liver-gall bladder diseases, circulation and heart diseases, nervous system problems.
İzmir-Çeşme Thermal Tourism Centre
Location : In the Aegean Region, 60 km west of Izmir within the boundaries of Çeşme.
Diseases Treated : Rheumatism, gynaecological problems and metabolism disorders.
İzmir-Çeşme Şifne Spa and Springs
Location : In the Aegean Region, about 5-7 km east of Çeşme, a county of Izmir.
Methods of Cure : Bathing, Drinking, mud treatments.
Diseases Treated : Bathing and mud treatments are beneficial for rheumatism, gynaecological diseases and metabolism disorders. Drinking the water helps to increase secretion activity of the liver, gall bladder and pancreas and also works as a laxative.
Kütahya/Harlek (Ilıcaköy) Thermal Tourism Centre
Location : In the Aegean Region, upon the Kütahya-Eskişehir highway and 27 km from the city of Kütahya.
Methods of Cure : Drinking and bathing treatments.
Diseases Treated : Rheumatism problems, liver, gall canals and dermatological complaints. The water purges most substances accumulated in the blood levels in metabolism diseases.
Muğla/Köyceğiz-Sultaniye Thermal Tourism Centre
Location : In the Aegean Region, due west of Köyceğiz in Muğla and along the west coast of the Köyceğiz Lake and on the skirts of the Ölemez Mountain.
Methods of Cure : Drinking, bathing.
Diseases Treated : Rheumatism, skin, blood circulation, heart diseases, respiratory system, nervous system, kidney and urinary tract problems, gynaecological problems, metabolism disorders and convalescences.
* Thanks to Turizm Bakanlığı web site for the information.
Location : The Gazlıgöl Thermal Tourism Centre in the Aegean Region is situated conveniently along the Afyon-Eskişehir highway and railway routes and is 22 km from Afyon’s city centre.
Location : In the Aegean Region adjacent to the ancient Hierapolis ruins 20 km north of Denizli.
Location : This Aegean tourism resort is centrally located in Izmir. The natural green environment surrounding the spa complements the recreational areas. There is a cable-lift just beyond the spas taking you up to the Balçova hills which are covered with pine forests and have recreational facilities adding to its attraction. The Thermal Centre is 25 km from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and 8 km from the city centre. Also, the nearest beach is 18 km away.
