Harlek (Ilıcaköy) Thermal Resort

Location: The resort is 27km from the centre of Kutahya, in Western Anatolia, and 190km south-east of Bursa.

Transportation: Kutahya is well connected by bus, and 90km south-west from the airport at Eskisehir. (more…)

Şifne Thermal Resort

Location: 6km east of Cesme, and 80km west of Izmir.

Transport: Cesme is easily accessible by bus, and the nearest airport is at Izmir.

Water temperature: Ilica Spring - 42° C. Buyuk Icme Spring - 19° C. Kucuk Icme Spring - 25°C

pH value: Ilica Spring - 6.76; Buyuk Icme Spring - 6.52; Kucuk Icme Spring - 6.56 (more…)

Pamukkale Thermal Resort

Location: In the Aegean region north of Denizli near the historic ruins of Hieropolis.

Transportation: 20 km from the city centre of Denizli, buses to Pamukkale.

Water temperature: 33°C - 35.5°C

pH value: 5.83 - 6.02 (more…)

Oylat Thermal Resort

Location: 27km south of Inegol, southwest of Bursa.

Transport: The resort is off the highway between Inegol and Tavsanli. The nearest airport at Yenisehir, near Bursa.

Water temperature: Oylat Hamami Spring - 40°C. Sizi Suyu Spring – 35.5°C. Goz Suyu Spring - 10°C. (more…)

Kızılcahamam Tourist Thermal Spring

Location: Kizilcahamam, 80km north of Ankara.

Water temperature: Buyuk Thermal Spring - 47°C; Kucuk Thermal Spring - 44°C; Kizilcahamam - 19.5°C; Acisu - 34°C; Sey Hamami - 43°C; Acisu Spring - 37°C.

pH value: Buyuk Thermal Spring - 7.06; Kucuk Thermal Spring - 7.45; Kizilcahamam - 6.62; Acisu Thermal Spring - 6.20; Sey Hamami and Acisu Spring - 6.52. (more…)

Ömer and Gecek Thermal Resort

Location: North-west of Afyon, on the highway to Kutahya.

Transport: 15 km from Afyon. The nearest airport is in Isparta, 150 km south.

Water temperature: Between 51° - 98° C.

pH value: 6.5 - 7.3 (more…)

In Turkey, there are about 1000 thermal springs scattered throughout western Anatolia. Additional Information: see Tourist Information Office. Thermal spas with facilities for therapeutic treatments are as follows :

Bursa - Cekirge : Most of the thermal springs, in both modem and historical settings, are in the district of Cekirge. The waters contain bicarbonate, sulphur, sodium, calcium and magnesium, (47-78C), and are suitable for both drinking and bathing cures. Benefical for rheumatic, gynecologic and dermatoligic diseases and for the metabolism. A wide range of accommodations in 1st to 4th class hotels is available, as is medical supervision. (more…)

Turkey is volcanic, with lots of natural hot springs. The Ministry of Tourism lists 17 thermal spa resorts and mud baths in Turkey, of which these are my favorites because there’s lots to see and do nearby:

Pamukkale (Denizli): People come to look at the beautiful travertines and swim in the naturally warm water (33 to 56°C, 91 to 133°F). Most don’t care that it’s also good for you. Lots of modern hotels with thermal pools at Karahayit, a few kilometers to the west. (more…)