thermal springs

Cleopatra’s Ancient Pools: The Thermal Springs Built for the Queen

Once believed to have hosted the Ptolemaic queen of Egypt herself, the Cleopatra Pools - also known as the Pamukkale Antique Pool - is a popular tourist attraction in modern-day Turkey. The Cleopatra Pools are located in what was once...

Greece’s Thermal Tourism at a Crossroads: From Subsidies to Sophisticated Wellness

Thermal tourism in Greece is at a critical juncture, sector leaders have warned. To survive the intense international competition, the sector must abandon its old model—one dependent on state subsidies and outdated facilities—and transition into a new era defined...

Xenia Hotels Get a Second Life: Historic Properties Lead New Era in Greece’s Tourism

Greece's Public Real Estate Company (ETAD) is setting its sights on a new era of tourism development, with a strategic focus on modernizing Greece's historic Xenia hotels, thermal springs, and seaside properties. At a presentation during the 89th Thessaloniki International...

Under the Full Moon: A Magical Night at Greece’s Edipsos Springs

Bathers gathered on the thermal springs of Edipsos on the island of Evia in Greece to gaze at the August full moon and enjoy the healing waters that have drawn people to this spot for millennia. This wasn't just...

Revitalize Yourself in Greece’s Hottest Spa Resort in Edipsos on Euboea Island

One of the world's top destinations to rejuvenate your body and spirit is Thermae Sylla Spa Resort located in Edipsos, the town known for its natural hot springs on the Greek island of Euboea. Uber-comfortable beds, spacious rooms, balconies overlooking...