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The thermal wonders of Romania
A tradition of over 2000 years Romania is home to one third of Europe’s mineral water sources and a wealth of thermal springs. The largest thermal spa is Felix Baths, in the western part of the country, which has numerous spa and leisure facilities and 7,000 hotel beds! The thermal waters used for various treatments have a temperature ranging from 20-49 degrees Celsius. Another local natural attraction are the two species of water lily that grow on the thermal lakes at the center of the …
A spa vacation in Spain
Historic spas to forget all about stress Arab baths, waters with healing powers used as far back as the Roman Empire, thermal pools within natural caves... t here are so many incredible options for relaxing in Spain . NASRID INSPIRATION You can hear the sound of water everywhere and feel it massaging your body. As the bubbles embrace you, breathe deeply, close your eyes and exhale...open your eyes...and the dream goes on: you’re in an Arab bath, floating in therapeutic spring water. Perhaps …
Serbia’s healing waters
Health, spa, wellness & history Serbia has a long tradition and rich experience in delivering various spa treatments for visitors to recharge their batteries and improve their state of mind. Spas hav e adjust ed to the contemporary needs of people for many generations and developed many skills to treat both body and soul. Surrounded by natural beauty, many spas have developed into fantastic tourist resorts for people seeking rest , recovery , or simply fun and relaxation , throughout the year . …
Greek wellness spots
A holistic approach to treat your body and mind For the Greeks, thermae is an ancient word. The g od Apollo and his son, Asclepios, were regarded as the patrons of the numerous hot springs [thermae] , across the Greek territory. Mortal men and heroes such as Hercules visited the various thermae to cleanse their bod ies and mind s and seek advice or a cure for their ailment. In time, thermal towns were built around these hot springs. Loutraki is such a town (ancient name Thermae ), located …
Slovenia’s natural spas
The land of healthy waters Slovenian natural spas have a long-standing tradition of sharing natural healing remedies and rehabilitation in the treatment process. Although treatment with natural remedies already existed in the Roman period, written sources date back to the 15th century. This sets Slovenia among the nations with the most developed balneological tradition . 13 Slovenian natural health and spa resorts are dotted a round the country, giving you many different options. M any spas …
Cyprus’ healing waters
A holistic wellness destination Aphrodite's island has held the key to beauty and health for centuries ; the Goddess herself symboliz es eternal youth and wellbeing. Human kind sought relief and treatment for physical pains by observing and using natur al resources ; p rimitive people s used water instinctively to wash and so othe wounds. M any references are made in Homeric poems to the use of restorative baths. Famous Greek philosophers such as Hippocrates , the Greek physician of the …
Unwind in Luxembourg
Sport and spa escapes in Luxembourg Luxembourg’s lush landscape is a must-see for nature lovers who like explor ing by foot or bike. Less well-known ? I ts plentiful spas , which offer a fitting reward a fter a strenuous day. Luxembourg’s high , exposed north is best suited to experienced cyclists and hikers who are n’t afraid of hills. Cycle paths PC16 to PC23 are clearly signposted routes in this sparsely populated region ; a wide selection of other self-guided cycling trails and hikes is …
Hungary's source of life
Hévíz: harmony for body and soul N ear the western tip of Lake Balaton is a town with a name that reflects the local hot springs. Visitors to Hévíz ( “ warm water ”) can go for a swim in the world’s largest biologically active thermal water lake. This is a site where archeologists have unearthed sacrificial medals of healing from the Roman period and where, according to legend, then- future Roman Emperor Flavius Theodosius was cured from his infantile paralysis. The development of modern bath …
Croatia: an energy oasis
Rejuvenate your body and spirit Croatia is quite well known as a country of exceptional beauty and is at the very top of the UNESCO list of water wealth in Europe and the world, having many thermal and spa sites with 103 sources of natural mineral water. Spas usually have natural sources of mineral or thermo-mineral waters with adjacent treatment centers . They are an excellent choice for those who want to bathe, relax, recover, and enjoy healing therapies and luxury accommodations like royalty …
Ancient Balkan Towns
Your definitive guide to these seldom-visited places Pljevlja : A crossroads of culture and commerce The main minaret of Pljevlja ’s Husein-paša Mosque soars majestically into the sky. At forty-two meters high (one-hundred and thirty-eight feet), it is the tallest minaret in Europe. The mosque itself is a remarkable emblem of European history, yet it also signifies something else: the rich diversity of the Balkans and its culture, a place where influences from the north, south, east, and …