Therapy info                                

The Balçova 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. Balçova is situated to the west of the Aegean port of Izmir.

Capacity

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

Physio-chemical characteristics and indications:

The Balçova hot springs are composed of sodium chloride and calcium bicarbonate. With 62 to 80 ^oC water temperature and a pH of 6.4, Balçova 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

* Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis,Collogen
   Tissue Diseases etc.) 
* Degenerative Joint Diseases (Arthrosis, Calcinosis) 
* Rheumatic Muscle and Soft Tissue Diseases (Fibromyalgia, Periarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Epicondylitis etc.) 
* Bone-Metabolism Diseases (Osteoporosis, Gout, Paget's Disease etc.) 
* Orthopedic and Neurological Rehabilitation (Fractures, paralysis, MS, CP, Parkinson etc)  
* Post-Polio Syndrome
* Sports problems and accidents  
* Sport defects and rehabilitation 
* Physiological motivation and body health exercise programs 
* Geriatric Training and Rehabilitation Programs

The Balçova 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.
 

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       Facilities(back to top)

204 standard rooms with a capacity of 408 beds,4 Luxury Suites,24 specially equipped rooms for handicapped people.
Hot spring water, Hair-dryer, Split level air-conditioner, Telephone, Television, Radio, Minibar, Safe,  SOS and fire alarm system, Radiator.

We have anti-static rooms for allergenic and asthmatic persons.
Specially furnished rooms for patients with severe rheumatism and other handicaps.

Massage, Safety Box at Reception, Laundry Service, Doctor, Baby Sitting, Health Cabin, Coiffeur, Generator, Market, Sauna, Parking, Garden, Gymnasium Hall, Fitness, Tennis, Billiards, Volleyball, Jogging, Cycling, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Indoor Swimming Pool, Children Swimming Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi, TV Hall,Jogging, Cycling

In City Center, 25 km Izmir Airport