Greek destinations with natural spas

14/06/2022
Take a break from everyday life and your hectic lifestyle and organize a refreshing trip for you and your loved ones. Enjoy the gifts that the Greek land generously offers and relax in hot springs or by enjoying a clay mask, next to the sea.
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Some spas are housed in buildings with impressive mosaics and intricate architecture. Others are hidden in beaches only the locals know of. Yes, we are talking about natural spas found on the Greek islands, that some of us visit in order to relieve chronic conditions, and others just for pure rejuvenation! Greece is endowed with that special physiology where mountains and volcanoes create hot springs, natural pools and clay beaches, thus making the spa experience a luxury accessible to every visitor, especially in the quiet winter months when tourist traffic slows down. Do not forget to consult your doctor before organizing a spa trip to the islands, especially if you plan to visit hot springs, as in some cases they might not be the ideal remedy. But as soon as you are free to go, book your tickets for a unique relaxation experience with cheap ferry tickets through Let's Ferry and combine fun with wellness.

Kefalonia - Xi Beach
It has been described with words such as red, eerie, refreshing. Truth is that all three characteristics describe it perfectly since it is a beach very different from the ones you would expect to typically encounter on an island. The sand has an earthy red color, causing an almost artistic contrast with the blue, shallow waters. On the rocks you can find clay, which if you mix with water, within minutes you have a complete beauty mask for your face and body. You will see many visitors covered with layers of clay, lying on the sand, walking on the shore or relaxing on their loungers, creating a very strange scenery. This weird, healing Kefalonian beach is long, while in some spots it is organized and in others it is free and without loungers to rent. It has restaurants and cafes and it is accessible by both car and bus. It is close to Lixouri and 50 km away from the port of Sami.

The beach Xi in Kefalonia

The beach Xi in Kefalonia

Kythnos - Loutra
The only thermal springs of the Cyclades complex are located in Kythnos, and this is the reason it used to be called "Thermia" (deriving from the greek word for ‘warm'). On the island of Kythnos you will find the Kakavos source which contains iodine, bromide and sodium chloride and the waters have a temperature of 52°C. The Agioi Anargyroi source has saline waters with a temperature of 38°C. Waters from both sources end up in the Hydrotherapy Center of the island and it has been scientifically proven that they are indicated for the treatment of rheumatic, arthritic and gynecological diseases. On site you will find hot tubs and private baths.

Springs in Kythnos island

Hot springs in Kythnos island

Kos - Embros Therme (Therma)
The island of Hippocrates hides a refreshing surprise in the area near Agios Fokas, just 13 km from the port. There you will find a small lake formed by thermal springs, with water containing potassium, sodium, sulfur, chlorine, magnesium, and temperatures that reach 50°C. There is a bus that will take you there, right after you reach the island with cheap ferry tickets to Kos through Let's Ferry.

Springs in Kos island

Springs in Kos island, in the beach

Milos - Lakkos Adamanta
The volcanic island of the Cyclades complex impresses every visitor with its natural beauty. The white rocks and water caves on beaches such as Sarakiniko and Kleftiko, truly upgrade the diving game to an unforgetable experience. In the island's port called Adamas, one can find Lakkos baths, which Hippocrates mentions in his work «Of the Epidemics». Their thermal waters cure myalgias, neuralgia and other ailments.

Sarakiniko beach in Milos

Sarakiniko beach in Milos

Nisyros
Many of Nisyros' beaches have waters that reach temperatures as high as 61°C! After a visit to the impressive crater of "Stefanos", you can go straight to the Municipal Thermal Baths located in Mandraki, the capital of the island. There are 11 individual baths and in some, water temperatures reach up to 48°C. Among the diseases treated here are those of the circulatory system. Next to Panagia Thermiani as well as in the Avlaki area, located on the south side of the island, there are hot springs worth a visit. Finally, a special treat awaits you on the island, the 2 natural saunas found in the settlements of Pyria and Emporio.

View to the volcano of Nisyros

View to the volcano of Nisyros

Samothraki - Therma
On the most relaxing island in Greece, where you will find beautiful ponds, waterfalls and untouched beaches, thermal baths are an added gift. The Municipal Hydrotherapy Center was built in 1981 and it is 14 km from the port of Samothraki. With one swimming pool for men and one for women, private baths and individual bathtubs, in addition to hydrotherapy and bath therapy, here you can take a refreshing foot bath for free, in a trough located outside, very close to the bath facilities.

The natural springs in Samothraki

The natural springs in Samothraki

Chios - Agiasmata
The temperature in the thermal springs in Agiasmata of Chios reaches a little less than 60°C. The hydrotherapy center is an ideal place to relax, as well as to treat diseases such as tendonitis, vascular diseases and myalgias. At the same time, cold mineral water gushes from the spring Lefkandria that is located at the same point.

Springs in Chios in the beach

Springs in Chios in the beach

Methana – like an island!
While everyone knows about the volcano in Santorini, this one in Methana is only for the avid travelers. The volcanic activity of the area has generously gifted the Peloponnese peninsula with hot springs that hold healing properties, famous all over Europe. In Methana you will find springs in various places: In Agios Anargyros there are sulfide springs, in Agios Nikolaos chlorinated sodium ones, while there are also acid-producing springs in Paleokastro and at the Stratigos location.

Hot spings in Methana

Hot spings in Methana
Take a break from everyday life and your hectic lifestyle and organize a refreshing trip for you and your loved ones. Enjoy the gifts that the Greek land generously offers and relax in hot springs or by enjoying a DIY clay mask, next to the sea. Every good trip starts with cheap ferry tickets through Let's Ferry.