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Aidipsos

Located about 2.5 hours from Athens on the island of Evia, Edipsos - one of the most famous spa towns in Greece, count around 80 thermal springs range between 28C (82F) to 80C (176F).

The water contains a high percentage of magnesium, calcium and iron with high healing properties. Scattered across the city, the springs supply water to all the hydrotherapy centers of the region.

Properties of the thermal springs of Aidipsos

Thermae Sylla Thermal Springs is considered to be one of the most therapeutic spa waters in the world. Originating from a depth of over 3 kilometers with temperatures exceeding 80ºC, the therapeutic waters are cooled down to between 28-32º for use in the pools of Thermae Sylla Luxury Spa Hotel. The water under the property is particularly rich with different metals and elements, measuring at about 40-45 grams per liter. This is many times more in minerals than what the sea contains. Importantly the water at Thermae Sylla also has traces of Radon(Rn) which has been proven to stimulate the immune system and offer other therapeutic benefits in the right dose. (Radon healing properties)

Academic studies have verified that the Thermae Sylla spring waters are of the highest quality, rich in metallic elements such as calcium, potassium, iron, lithium, magnesium, and sodium. Importantly, the magnesium to calcium ratio is 1:4, representing the ideal combination for the body to absorb both the magnesium and the calcium, in line with the findings of the International Magnesium Commission.

These properties have made it ideal for treating a plethora of illnesses such as arthritis, gynecological disorders, skin ailments and musculoskeletal diseases as well as aches and pains throughout the body.

The healing properties of the thermal springs of Aidipsos have been known since antiquity. They are mentioned as early as 350 BC by Aristotle and in 300 BC by Athenaeus. The springs were known as the “Herculian Thermae” because it was believed that Hercules visited the place in order to regain his powers.

The Skourtanioti Healing Springs has a temperature of 63ºC and is characterized as superheated, chlorinated and reach in Natrium(Na) and moderately carbonated. The water contains a high level of Radon(Rn), Radium(Ra), Uranium(U), Bromine(Br), Fluorine(F), Strontium(Sr), Boron(B), as well as Calcium (Ca) and Kalium(K). (Radon healing properties).

The Skourtanioti Healing Springs are private and belongs to "9 Queens Boutique Hotel and Spa".

The Kobogianni Spring has a temperature of 70º Celsius ± 2 and is characterized as superheated and moderately carbonated. The water contains a high level of sodium chloride, as well as Calcium, Potassium, Quartz, Strontium, Boron, Iron, Lithium, and a medium level of Sulphur. Provided by Edipsos Thermal Spa.
The Letta Vasilakou Spring has a temperature of 72.2º Celsius and is characterized as superheated, hypertonic and moderately carbonated. The water contains calcium, potassium, quartz, strontium, boron, fluoride, lithium, a medium level of sulphur, and a high level of sodium chloride. Provided by Edipsos Thermal Spa.
The Damaria Spring has a temperature of 70º Celsius and is characterized as superheated, high in chlorinate, and containing calcium, quartz, strontium, boron, fluoride, lithium, and a medium level of sulphur. Provided by Edipsos Thermal Spa.

The thermal baths of Edipsos are ideal for people suffering from arthritis, rheumatism, dermatological disorders, gynecological disorders, and various diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Accommodation options are many, and include as five-star and boutique hotels, so and budget acommodation.