Have you ever experienced natural thermal springs, the generous gifts of nature? Start planning your holiday right away by reviewing our thermal holiday spots to refresh and relax and discover somewhere new!
Thermal resorts are one of the most enjoyable ways to renew and relax especially in the cool winter and spring months. In these cold days we dream of spending time in natural hot water. If you are ready for a mood changer and a stress reliever, check out our suggestions for some overlooked thermal spring destinations for your winter vacation. If you are ready, you can start your planning now. Here is our list of delightful thermal holiday suggestions!
1. Güre, Balıkesir
Güre thermal springs are in the middle of the region extending from the Truva district of Çanakkale to İzmir, Bergama. The original sections of the thermal spring, which is located three metres above sea level, still have characteristics of the ancient Roman baths. The thermal springs are very warm with an average annual water temperature of 64 degrees. Holiday housing hosts many local and foreign tourists every year. We recommend you try the famous Güre olives, which you will easily find on the way road to and from the thermal springs.
2. Karacasu, Bolu
Our next suggestion is the Karacasu thermal springs mentioned with admiration by Evliya Çelebi in his Travelogue. Bolu is generally known for its delicious food, natural surroundings and ski resorts, but it also deserves to be noticed for its thermal baths. Karacasu offers a wide selection of geothermal water resources.
Located on the slopes of Seben Mountain in a natural forest, the water temperature of the thermal spring hovers around 42 to 44 degrees year-round. If you wish, you can stop at the stalls where local products are sold on Karacasu road and in Democracy Square to try some regional favourites. You are sure to remember the taste of Saray halva long after you return.
3. Balçova / İzmir
Balçova’s Agamemnon Thermal springs, named after Agamemnon, the King of Mykene, have existed since ancient times. The water temperature of the thermal springs is around 63 degrees throughout the year and you can easily reach this historic location by following the beautiful coastline of İzmir.
Since you are in Balçova you must try the special fish and bread in İnciraltı. Nearby there are many different holiday villages in Çeşme, a popular tourist spot during the summer. We encourage you to rediscover the streets of Alaçatı in winter, as they are often too crowded to walk through during the summer holidays.
4. Sakarılıca / Eskişehir
Eskişehir is best known for its Porsuk Stream and Odunpazarı houses and has a rich social and cultural history However, it is time to discover a different side of this city. Eskişehir’s Sakarılıca thermal springs offer a holiday intertwined with nature with thermal waters reaching a warm 45 degrees Celsius. If you want to discover a new place you should give Sakarılıca a chance!
As you approach this area which is located in a valley between the mountains 30 kilometres north of the city you will notice the time starting to flow more slowly. Relaxing activities in Sakarılıca are not limited to the baths, you can also take short walks among the pine trees making this an ideal option for a weekend getaway.
5. Dalaman / Muğla
Muğla is a well-known centre of tourism in the summer months and is on this list to show a different side of the region. The thermal springs in Dalaman are open 12 months a year and have a special place in our hearts due to their natural beauty. Out of all the holiday thermal hotels and spas those with the highest mineralization rate are in this area. The region’s sulphurous water and mud-called the elixir of beauty-attracts great attention due to its location near the sea.
6. Diyadin / Ağrı
The thermal springs connected to the district centre of Diyadin, southeast of Ağrı, resemble a thermal city in the large forty-eight square kilometre area where they are found. Doesn’t just the thought of it sound pleasant? The water temperature of the hot springs in this magical city is around 70 to100 degrees. This region has attracted the attention of tourists for many years with Mount Ararat and Noah’s Ark and is a great destination that will warm you up from the inside on chilly winter days. It is a thermal holiday village that will take a place in your heart thanks to its budget-friendly holiday prices.
7. Çermik / Diyarbakır
A visit to Diyarbakır will fascinate you as it offers the opportunity to experience a rich cultural tour and thermal holiday together! The thermal spring, located in the Çermik district appears for the first time in the Chronicles of the Assyrian Priest Mar-Yeshua. The region carries a mystical breeze that also finds its place in Evliya Çelebi’s Travelogue describing its greenery, civilized manner and beauty. Thermal holiday villages in the region and budget-friendly thermal holiday hotels are in high demand.
If you want a new experience combining physical and spiritual relaxation start exploring comfortable thermal hotels with holiday prices with Odamax. Remember, good things should not be put off for a later time!
