Methana

Volcanic Spa Town

The spa town of Methana is located right at the foot of a sleeping volcano, which belongs to the same volcanic line with the volcanoes of Milos, Santorini and Nisyros. Peninsula is surrounded by the blue of the Aegean sea and connected to the mainland of Peloponnese only by a narrow road.

Properties of the thermal springs water of Methana

The thermal springs of Methana, based on the composition of the water, can be included in three categories, such as: Sulfide aliphates, Sodium chlorides and acid springs.

The sulfide aliphates springs are located in the area of ​​Agiou Anargyroi (34-36C) and the sodium chloride springs in the area of ​​Agios Nikolaos (39-42C). The springs of acidic or bicarbonate waters are at the northeastern end of Loutropolis at the "General" position, Below the Acropolis of Ancient Methana at the site of Paleokastro and on K. Mouska next to the sulfide and chloride sodium springs.

The main components of the water of the sulfide aliphates in Agios Anargyros are the following: Sodium chloride (NaCl), Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), Calcium chloride (CaCl2), Magnesium chloride (MgCl2), Potassium chloride (KCl), Magnesium bicarbonate Mg (HCO3) 2, Sodium Dioxide ) H2S.

The volcanic region of Methana is home to a number of Sulphur hot springs from the ancient ‘Baths of Pausanias’ to the pools that combine mineral thermal springs with natural sea water to form the perfect temperature.

Although the volcano has been inactive for more than 2,000 years, this ancient volcanic peninsula is still blessed with warm Sulphur springs and even impressive views of steam geysers near the old crater.

The main components of the water of the chlorinated sodium springs of Agios Nikolaos are the following: Sodium chloride (NaCl), Magnesium bicarbonate Mg (HCO3) 2, Calcium chloride (CaCl2), Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), Carbon dioxide (gas) CO2.

The use of water of sulfide and sodium chloride aliphatic is indicated for most diseases, such as: chronic rheumatism, arthritis, chronic and subacute rheumatism, chronic gout, skin diseases (eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, scabies, lichen, erythema, dandruff, dysphrosia, sneezing, itching, urticaria, etc.). Also in back pain, sciatica, rickets, in all kinds of neuralgia, in disorders of the neurophysiological system, in the disorders of the endocrine glands, in diseases of the nose and larynx, in chronic bronchitis, in bronchial asthma.

Contraindicated in hemoptysis, pulmonary emphysema, hyperemia, pregnancy, tuberculosis, hypertension, cancer, chronic kidney disease, acute stage of skin diseases and rheumatism, cachectic forms of deformity and arthritis.

Acidic springs contain a large amount of carbon dioxide CO2, are oligometallic with a content of decomposed solids less than 2 grams per kilogram. They also have a high content of silicic acid (H2SiO3) where it amounts to 0.13-0.14 grams per kilogram. The sour taste of water is due to carbon dioxide having a content of 1.8 grams per kilogram of water. Of this, 0.914 grams are in the free state.