Yalova Springs

THERMAL SPRINGS

The Thermal Springs have been the­re at least since three thousand years. According to the some historians, the curative and health-giving thermal waters were discovered as a result of a landsilide occur­red at B.C. 2000. Since the ancient ages,the region where the thermals stands is called by different names.such as, Pythia, pylai, Hinopolis. in the Ottoman Period, this region was called as "Hammam(Hamam) or "Hamam Mount-(Dag Hamami) because of the thermals.

The archaelogical findings reveal that the first and serious reconstructions had been made by East Roman Emperors; n and Justinianus. And some of the Ot­toman Sultans had those thermals restored and ordered new thermals to be built next to the old ones. Ataturk is really very important for the thermal springs, in his time, the thermals began to be seen as "Works of Art". Ataturk adopted Termal as the summer capital, had it roads built and financed all kinds of restorations and repairs.

With all its magnificient natural beauty and rich natural resources, Yalova is simply a theraphy centre and is a con­tender to be the water city of the future.

The medical inspection carried out have proved that the water of thermal Springs is good for the following illnes­ses and sicknes: all sorts of rheumatisms, circilation di­sorders, certain broken bones, uretha and bile stone di­sorders, skin diseases, gynaecological diseases, some neuropatic diseases, sciatica and all kinds of neuralgic di­seases, some types of paralysis, some mascular diseases

ARMUTLU SPRINGS

The other town of Yalova wellknown and famous for its thermal springs is Armutlu.The armutlu Thermal springs is located on high hill of the 3rd km of the Yalova highway. Even though they became known yo exist and springs being made use of since Byzantium period. Armutlu thermal springs are closer to the sea than the termal springs.This vicinity makes it possible to simulatenously enjoy both thermal springs and the sea breeze.The density of the forests and the beautiful scenery helps yhe thermal springs to be even more tranquil.

The water in the thermal springs here is the with highest levelof radioactivity in the country.The tempereture of the water vhanges between 57 and 73 degree centigrade. The thermal springs Armutlu offer baths, mineral springs and respiration.The main springs in the region are the ones known as Kupeli and Hamam

Together with touristic establishments and accommodati­on facilities, Armutlu Springs are there to serve for large masses of people. Many period properties have been built around allowing the thermal springs inside the bathro­oms of these houses. The harmony of the sea, themmat springs and the natural vegetation has helped Armutlu to be magnet for mnay more people.