Santorini

Santorini’s thermal springs are located on Palea and Nea Kameni isles, both isles were created following the volcano’s eruption of 1570. Nea Kameni contains volcanic craters which are considered to be active until today.

Nea Kameni islet also known as the Santorini volcano, is a volcanic island at the center of the impressive Santorini caldera. Its highest point is 127 m above the sea level and it has two ports east (cove of Taxiarchis) and north of the island (cove of Erinia). Visitors can book a tour to Nea Kameni to visit the Nea Kameni National Geological Park and to hike the volcano of the island.

Visitors can reach the islet with the tour boats that depart from the old port of Fira or Athinios Port or hire a local boatman who knows the area to arrange their own visit/tour to both islets.

Useful tips:

• If you plan to swim in the Palea Kameni Thermal Springs, wear a swimming suit you don’t care about. The water that is rich in sulfur can live orange stains on light colored swimwear and has a smell that is hard to wash off.

• In order to reach Agios Nicholaos Bay ( Palea Kameni Thermal Spring) accessible only by taking a short swim, as you have to swim about 50 meters from the boat to the place where the springs meet the sea. So, its not recommended for those who are not confident in the water.

• Don’t forget your photo camera, a hat, sunblock, and plenty of water!!!

Properties of the healing springs in Santorini (Palea and Nea Kameni)

The water of thermal springs of Palea Kameni is rich in sulfur that has several health benefits for people suffering from skin conditions like psoriasis, dermatitis, and fungal infections. Other advantages may include less morning stiffness, less inflammation, less swelling, and less pain in your joints.

The island of Nea Kameni is surrounded by warm dark waters which are known for their therapeutic benefits. The healing waters of Nea Kameni consist of iron and manganese.

People with insufficient level iron noticed benefit after swimming in thermal springs of Palea and Nea Kameni islets.

The people can relieve conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, muscle stiffness, myoskeletal tensions, fascia injuries and joint pains with a bath in these healing springs waters.

The thermal spring of Palea Kameni located in the small bay of Agios Nikolaos.

Continuous volcanic activity underground maintains the springs' temperature between 30°C and 35°C. The sulfuric, orange-tinged spring waters that bubble up into a shallow cove off the islet’s coast has curative properties.