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Due to its unique geology, there are more than 700 therapeutic hot springs dotted across Greece, proven to cure a great number of illnesses. With such a large number of natural healing water resources, Greece is one of the world’s richest countries in terms of healing spas. Treating illnesses by soaking in mineral hot springs was first recommended bt Herodotus and later confirmed by Hippocrates who studied their healing properties. For thousands of years, Greeks and travelers who suffered from chronic conditions have relied on Greece’s mineral waters for hydrotherapy and healing. Celebrities from politician Winston Churchhill to movie star Greta Garbo came to Greece and visited thermal spas to relax and enjoy the stress-relieving hot water. Most of those water resources are set in scenic natural locations known for their natural beauty while others are close to archaeological sites and places of interest. The most important mineral natural hot springs of Greece, include the Loutraki, Kamena Vourla and Thermopylae Spa in Central Greece, Vouliagmeni in Attica, the Kaifas and Kylini Spa in Peloponnese, the Aedipsos Spa in Euboea, the Pozar, Sidirokastro and Agistro Spa in Central Macedonia, and many other spas across Greece and the Greek islands. Here is a list of the most famous spas in Greece along with the healing properties of each one to make it easy for you to choose the one most suitable for you.
