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The mineral springs of Greece are known from ancient times: some scientists believe that for the first time a man used water from the depths of the earth for health purposes about 2,000 years ago.
06.10.2014
Про уникальные особенности здешних минеральных вод писали ещеHerodotus, Hippocrates, Plutarch, Aristotle, Strabo, and even after two For millennia, their observations and valuable advice have not lost their relevance. For example, Herodotus argued that in order to treat the mineral waters of Greece was effective, the procedure should spend at least 21 days, and Hippocrates noted that mineral the sources are useful due to compounds of copper, iron, silver, sulfur etc.
Now there are about 700 mineral springs in the country, which are used in the territories of luxury spa resorts health centers, or beat out of the rocks and fountains absolutely free for all comers. To the most famous of they include:
Loutraki (Peloponnese)
Even in ancient times, the Greeks noticed that the hot waters, which were located in the area of the Corinthian Gulf on the Peloponnese isthmus, able to cure certain diseases. It is therefore not surprising that and the city around which several mineral was discovered sources, called Terme (baths) first, and then Loutraki (from the word lutra – healing baths). Today there are more 60 hotels, and the most famous hospital Loutra Loutrakiu, equipped with the latest technology, considered one of the best in the world.
Amazing healing properties are manifested due to the rich mineral composition of water, which includes sodium, radium, iodine, calcium, magnesium, iron, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, sulfur and several other components. Procedures in the baths and outdoor pools improve the effect of air, as they are combined with healing climate, saturated with pine aromas and freshness sea water. Sources are located along the sea by a strip of about 800 m. The temperature of thermal waters is from + 30 ° C to + 37 ° C, and they are used both for drinking and for baths.
Indications for treatment: rheumatism, paralysis, disease musculoskeletal, heart, kidney, liver, biliary and urinary tract urolithiasis, respiratory diseases systems, blood circulation problems, nervous disorders.
Every guest can get well at Loutra Loutrakiu Hospital city - the cost of swimming ranges from 1 up to 5 euros (depending on the capacity of the baths and pools). To improve the effect before bathing it is recommended to make massage (from 5 to 50 euros, depending on the time).
Edipsu
Mineral springs Edipsos (Edipsu) are located in the northwestern part of the island of Evia and are known since third century BC In this corner of Greece in an ideal way. the beauty of the seashore and the lush Mediterranean vegetation. Mineral waters from a depth of 3 thousand meters come out as on surface of the earth (in pools and fountains) and in the sea itself, therefore, even a beach holiday in Greece in this place itself can become extraordinarily useful. The local mineral springs contain radon, carbon, sodium, calcium, hydrogen sulfide, iron compounds with nitrogen.
Indications for treatment: rheumatism, radiculitis, peripheral neuritis, arthritis, gynecological diseases, diseases endocrine and cardiovascular system. Sources edipsu also used for procedures related to general health promotion, maintaining youth and beauty.
spa complex Thermae Sylla SPA
Especially popular with the beautiful half of mankind Thermae Sylla SPA. This is one of the best and most modern spa hotels in the resort, which was built in 1897. At one time they stayed here. Winston Churchill, Maria Callas, Greta Garbo. Holiday in the hotel will cost at about 1000 euros for 6 nights for two, procedures need to be ordered separately.
Agia Paraskevi (Halkidiki)
Mineral springs of Agia Paraskevi are located on the peninsula Kassandra (Halkidiki), 5 km from the town of Loutra, on the rock that rises above the seashore. This place will certainly fit those who wish to improve their health and rejuvenate from noisy cities and major tourist centers.
Here the mineral waters of Greece are saturated with hydrogen sulfide and have temperature + 39 ° C, they also contain sodium, chlorine, potassium and other elements. They have a favorable effects on the body of patients suffering from skin diseases (dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, acne), problems with musculoskeletal system, diseases of bones, muscles and joints, arthritis, pain in the intervertebral discs, etc.
The resort of Agia Paraskevi, unlike most other in Greece, was opened quite recently – after the end of the Second world war. The first hospital built here was state, and a new modern complex, which was erected in 2000, owned by local government and open to visitors all year round. Tourists note that the price of treatment in Lutra is very democratic: for example, in order to swim in the pool, you have to pay 5 euro for an individual bath – 7 Euro, Turkish bath also costs 7 Euro (in 20 minutes).
Langada
Sources of Langad (or Loutra Langadas) located 18 km north of Thessaloniki. This one more The oldest health complex, which leads its history with 900 g AD At the time, Justinian was a military doctor of the Byzantine Empire, built here the first marble baths, which survived until so far. In 1925, after in Europe under treatment mineral waters summed up the scientific base, here arose the first modern balneological resort.
With the help of sources Langada treat: rheumatism, skin and gynecological diseases, diseases of the kidneys, bones and joints, arthrosis. The composition of the water includes sodium, potassium, calcium; water hypotonic, metallized. The temperature of the sources is slightly higher + 39 ° C, they are used both for baths and for drinking cure and prevention.
The cost of group bathing is 6 euro per hour individual bath – 5 euro per hour, hydro massage – 7 Euro.
