
Coast and water / Hot spring
Agamemnon (Balçova) Hot Springs
Balçova, İzmir
Balçova's thermal springs, mentioned by Homer and Strabo and used since antiquity.
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Its story
According to legend, the Agamemnon Hot Springs are the springs where soldiers wounded in the Trojan War were treated. Also mentioned in Strabo's works, the waters have been used for healing since antiquity. Today Balçova has thermal facilities offering hot water, mud baths and drinking water. The thermal waters are used in the belief that they are good for rheumatic conditions.
Key facts
- Note
- Thermal facilities are run by businesses as paid services
Trip purpose
- Rainy day
Location
38.38818, 27.03470
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