Places for relaxation and rejuvenation: the best resorts with healing springs are named

Going on vacation to the water does not always mean going to the sea. Sometimes a vacation near a mineral or thermal spring can have a more healing and rejuvenating effect.

Woman and Home magazine tells you where to look for such locations. The resorts are scattered around the world, so you can easily combine relaxation with exploring new lands.

Strandhill, County Sligo, Ireland

For three centuries, the Irish have been practicing seaweed bathing to improve their health. After all, 80% of these plants contain essential minerals, vitamins and other bioactive compounds that help maintain normal, healthy skin, fight the signs of aging and heal skin conditions. Voya's algae baths in Sligo allow visitors to take advantage of the therapeutic properties of wild algae. They are great for soothing and moisturizing the skin, and are a rich source of iodine, which helps regulate hormones.

Baden-Baden, Germany

Victoria Beckham is said to be a big fan of this resort town in the German Black Forest. And it's easy to understand. Thermal waters with a temperature of up to 68°C bubble up from twelve springs. They are rich in healing minerals that are good for the whole body. Whether you go to the popular Friedrichsbad or choose another location, you'll still get plenty of benefits.

Hot Water Beach, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

This incredible place allows you to camp at your own convenience, dig your own spa pool in the sand, and let the naturally heated water rise from the ground. This way you get a great thermal bath that does not harm nature. The fact that all this is happening overlooking the ocean makes such a vacation a real fairy tale. Be sure to visit this place at low tide, because that's when the part of the beach with hot springs becomes open.

Tbilisi, Georgia

Although the capital of Georgia is well known for its quaint houses, rich food culture, and incredible street art, you can also experience the benefits of healing waters here. Local baths are the best place to experience the benefits of hydrogen sulfide for the skin and the whole body. Most of these facilities are located in the Abanotubani neighborhood.

Yamagata, Japan

The sulfur content in the local springs is so high that the water seems cloudy. But it is good for cleansing the body. Surrounded by trees, the beautiful outdoor pools have different temperatures and can be used all year round. Together, this ensures maximum recovery of body and soul.

Piestany, Slovakia

Slovakia, known for its natural healing waters, has at least 15 spa towns with healing springs. The largest and most famous is Piestany. Thermal springs have been used here since the Middle Ages. In 1778, the first spa buildings were built in the town. Today, people from all over the world visit Piestany, where, in addition to hydrotherapy, sulfuric mud extracted from the bottom of the river is used to treat patients.

Spa, Belgium

It is the name of this town that gave the name to all such resorts and salons. Local cold springs have been used for healing since the 14th century. Today, the town is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belgium and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Rogaska Slatina, Slovenia

The local Donat mineral water has the highest magnesium content in the world, which is said to help stimulate, restore, cleanse, rejuvenate, and even heal the human body. No wonder travelers flock to this unique resort. Surrounded by hills, the town offers many restorative hydrotherapy treatments and wellness programs.

Baile Herculane, Romania

Inhabited since Paleolithic times, Beile Herculane has an impressive history - legend has it that Hercules himself stopped in this valley to bathe in the hot springs. Since then, endless streams of travelers have used the healing properties of the hot waters, rich in sulfur, chlorine, sodium, calcium, magnesium and other minerals.

Ciechocinek, Poland

There are more than 40 resorts with healing waters in Poland. But Ciechocinek is particularly highly regarded. Experts call the local salt cooling towers, one of which you can even enter, a real miracle of nature. The healing properties of the springs located here are endless and attract thousands of visitors every year.

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