Beautiful European Thermal Baths

Are there hot springs in Europe? Yes, there are! Great in every season: to promote wellness. Feel your body relax completely and your head empty. Your daily stress and worries melt away, just relax and enjoy. You've earned it! Enhance your experience by combining wellness with a city trip. We have 7 of our favorite beautiful European thermal baths/spas to recommend which are real thermal wellness highlights!

• Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Turkey
• Szechenyi Thermal Baths, Budapest
• Thermal Baths in Bath, England
• Moorish Bath in Aire de Sevilla, Spain
• Caves of Miskolctapolca in Miskolc
• The Blue Lagoon, Iceland
• Saturnia Hot Springs, Italy

Pamukkale Thermal Pools in Turkey

The town of Pamukkale (meaning “castle of cotton” in Turkish) is a real natural phenomenon in Turkey. Because the water contains so much calcium carbonate, thick packages of the minerals then forms travertines along the terraces. This is what gives you the spectacular view. The water temperature is 95°F making it a perfect “hot tub”!

Szechenyi Thermal Baths in Budapest

Budapest has several thermal baths (e.g. Gellert and Lukacs) so it’s a real wellness destination. But Szechenyi is great, not just because of its huge size. With no less than 18 baths (15 indoor and 3 outdoor) with different functions, as well as, 10 saunas and steam rooms. It’s relaxing, fun, affordable and romantic at night.

Thermal Bath Spa in Bath

Of course you have something to live up to with a name like Bath! In the heart of the city, discover Britain's only natural warm, mineral-rich spa. Whether you choose the indoor Minerva Bath or the open-air rooftop pool with views over the city, you’re sure to have a great time. Want a little bit more? Go for one of the 40 available spa treatments!

Moorish bath in Aire de Sevilla

Take a dip in one of the most beautiful places in Seville! An old Moorish bath restored in the 16th century with a truly fascinating spa. An oasis of tranquility in the heart of Seville. Again, you have a rooftop pool and many massages to choose from. You really feel like you're in a fairy tale from 1001 Nights.

The Caves of Miskolctapolca in Miskolc

Hungary, as has already been said, is a real wellness hub with over 1200 thermal springs. The Caves of Miskolctapolca are very special because of their location. The thermal water is known to soothe muscle pain and has a comforting temperature of 30°C or 86°F. Due to the low salt level, you can bathe in it for much longer.

The Blue Lagoon in Iceland

The most famous from the list! The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of the most visited places in Iceland. The temperature fluctuates between 37-39°C or 98-102°F so it is very warm, but it's great to help you relax. The water is rich in minerals and is beneficial for people with psoriasis or eczema. You can also apply a mud mask with the mud from the Lagoon.

Saturnia Hot Springs in Italy

Last, but not least: you will also find wonderful thermal baths in Italy. More specifically in the village of Manciano, a few miles from Saturnia, there is the hot springs in Saturnia. Make sure to put on your swimming clothes in advance, because there are no changing rooms. The water here is also a blissful 98°F and contains magnesium, carbonate and algae, which softens your skin and gives your hair a silky shine. You just have to deal with the smell of sulphur.

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