Izmir - Balcova :

The Balcova/Izmir hot springs are located on the site of the Baths of Agamemnon, known and used in Roman times for the therapeutic qualities of the water there. The Balcova hot springs are located on the site of the Baths of Agamemnon, known in antiquity for the therapeutic qualities of its waters. According to a legend, Agamemnon was advised by, an oracle to bring soldiers who had been wounded during the campaign against Troy, to the sulphur-rich waters of these natural hot springs. Balcova is situated to the west of the Aegean port of Izmir.

Capacity :

The Balcova hot springs flow from two exploratory wells at a rate of 28 liters per second. The facilities can accommodate 3,456 bath-days and 3,456 beds on the basis of 600 liters per person per day, per bath.

Physio-chemical characteristics and indications:

The Balcova hot springs are composed of sodium chloride and calcium bicarbonate. With 62 to 80 ^oC water temperature and a pH of 6.4, Balcova hot springs contain 1,369 mg/lt minerals. These hot springs are recommended for the treatment of rheumatic diseases, digestive maladies, post-injuries and post-operative problems, calcification and metabolic disorders.

Treatments and accommodations :

The Balcova hot bath complex, with a total capacity, of 1,000 people per day, provides hot mineral pools and baths, offers a patient therapy pool, sauna, massage, underwater massage, physical exercise, electro-therapy and physical therapy. The complex incorporates a three-star hotel with 435 beds, a five-star hotel with 630 beds and a new park.