Thermal Springs – Why choose Turkey for Health and Wellness

First in Europe Natural springs have been resources to prevent and treat diseases, reduce stress and improve the quality of life since the antiquity. Today thermal waters are applied throughout treatment procedures at clinics and for preventive care, also for wellness and relaxation at touristic facilities. Turkey’s thermal resources rank 7th in the world and the first in Europe. Hundred thousands of international patients and tourists visit Turkey’s unique thermal facilities every year to get better and healthier. Most of these resources are available in Aegean, Marmara and Central Anatolia. The quality of the water delivered by facilities is supervised by the Ministry of Health. Turkey ranks third in Europe after Germany and Italy in terms of using thermal resources by its more than 260 thermal facilities established over an area of more than 1,500 thermal resources of 20-1100 0C and 2-500 l/sec. In Turkey you can get thermal cures for almost 300 days in a year. Insurance companies from many countries such as Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany and Netherlands send their patients to Turkey for thermal treatments. Innovative Services Numerous daily treatments such as waterobics, respiratory therapy, blood pressure adjustment therapy, acupuncture, medical sauna, colon hydrotherapy, various massages, walks in forests and/or by sea, ozone therapy and rhythm therapy are available for the visitors of thermal facilities. Experts recommend at least one thermal cure annually to accelerate recovery of patients and to reinforce immune system of healthy individuals. The type of the water, technic and duration of treatment should be prescribed by a health professional.  Keep Well and Healthy SPA means “health through water”. Contemporary life is full of stress, unhealthy eating habits and sedentary life styles, which may take a toll on the quality of life. Despite this risk, we all desire to enjoy mentally, physically and socially healthy and long life. Traditional SPA-Wellness therapies are one of the most efficient methods to overcome the barriers preventing us from flourishing. You are one step closer to a healthier life by innovative and integrative methods applied at SPA-Wellness facilities of Turkey’s city and resort hotels and thalassotherapy units of sea resort hotels. You will find anything you need at your fingertips for a relaxing and refreshing holiday not only by water, but also by massage and cosmetic operations offered by SPA-Wellness facilities while you explore the authentic and natural assets of Turkey.   Adapted from Turkey.Home