Balcova Thermal Springs

Balcova Thermal Springs
Balcova Thermal Springs Izmir province abounds in mineral and thermal springs, those at Balcova being just 15 kilometer from the city centre.

According to a legend, Agamemnon was advised by, an oracle to bring soldiers who had been wounded during the campaign against Troy, to the sulphur rich waters of these natural hot springs. Balcova Thermal Springs are situated to the west of the Aegean port of Izmir.

Balcova Thermal Springs is 10 km west of Izmir with a 400-bed capacity and has the largest indoor thermal pool in Turkey. Ege University recognizes the value of these hot springs and has built a treatment center nearby. The water (62C) is suitable for drinking and bathing benefitting sciatica, gynecologic, nervous disorders plus, in testinal and urinary problems.

Balcova Thermal Springs are composed of sodium chloride and calcium bicarbonate. With 62 to 80 C water temperature and a pH of 6.4, Balcova Thermal Springs contain 1,369 mg/lt minerals. Balcova Thermal Springs are recommended for the treatment of rheumatic diseases, digestive maladies, post-injuries and post-operative problems, calcification and metabolic disorders.

Balcova Thermal Springs bath complex, with a total capacity, of 1,000 people per day, provides hot mineral pools and baths, offers a patient therapy pool, sauna, massage, underwater massage, physical exercise, electro-therapy and physical therapy. Balcova Thermal Springs complex incorporates a three-star hotel with 435 beds, a five-star hotel with 630 beds and a new park.

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