From Iceland to Estonia, these relaxing corners of Europe will delight you with gentle thermal bubbles and pampering. The following is a list of the best thermal baths and spas in Europe
Whether your goal is simple relaxation or a few hours of disconnection, the following hot springs and baths are worth putting on your travel bucket list.
Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı, Istanbul
While you can find a traditional Turkish hammam in many hotel spas, nothing compares to one of Istanbul's oldest hammams. Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı it is as architecturally stunning as it is appealing for its pampering treatments and rituals.
The Turkish hammam includes a bath with warm water, and after soaking you lie down on a heated marble slab. The staff there, who are especially skilled in this, will help you with washing and cleaning.
Ensana Nové Lázně, Czech Republic
Mariánské Lázně, were listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List last year as one of the 11 great spa towns in Europe. There are as many as 100 mineral springs in the area, and the Czech elite has been coming here since the beginning of the 19th century.
The Roman Baths at the hotel's spa include a steam room, a sauna, a cool endorphin-boosting plunge pool, and a range of massage and swimming pools.
Terme di Saturnia, Italy
In keeping with the soothing atmosphere, the Nature Spa at Terme di Saturnia in Tuscany has a very specific dress code. Visitors must wear white clothes and robes to maintain the harmonious vibes of the spa there.
The temperature of the thermal water is around 38 degrees, and you are also invited to relax in the wellness pools while sipping the water. In addition to special water therapies, mud therapies are also available, which take full advantage of the soothing and cleansing properties of mineral water.
Mývatn Nature Baths, Iceland
Offering all-day entertainment and relaxation in the form of a spacious blue lagoon, steam baths and a water bar serving both hard and soft drinks, the spa is popular with tourists and locals alike.
Mývatn is located less than 800 km from Reykjavík, and the geothermal baths there are perfect for relaxing after an active exploration of Iceland's beauty.
Termas de Luso, Portugal
In the wellness center in the north of Portugal, the focus is on the therapeutic benefits of thermal spas. Powerful jets strategically placed in the water work to target any painful part of the body.
Usually to the one you need the most. The thermal baths also have a Turkish hammam, as well as a series of saunas and relaxation rooms. Visitors do not want to miss the Swiss shower, which consists of eight vertical jets of different temperatures.
