The territory of Armenia is rich in mineral and hot springs. Resort cities annually attract hundreds of thousands of tourists who come for health care or just to enjoy the wonders of nature. On the territory of Armenia there are about 700 hot springs, but not all are suitable for swimming. They are perfect for both cold and warm seasons having extremely useful properties.
Ararat Hot Springs
Hot spring Spitaklich is located in Ararat valley, at an altitude of 830 meters above the sea level. The water temperature is 24C. It is a poorly mineralized bicarbonate-potassium waters, having a high calcium content.
Tatev Hot Springs
In Syunik region, near Satan’s Bridge (Satani Kamurj), at an altitude of 960 m above the sea level there is a hot spring. The water temperature is 25C. The spring source refers to the carbon-bicarbonate calcium water, with a small amount of iron. Source is left in its natural form, no trace of human intervention is found. Moreover, here are preserved the traces of ancient baths, which testify to the settlements dating BC. Similar traces were found in caves near the hot spring.
Jermuk Hot Springs
Jermuk is the most famous resort on the territory of Armenia due to its mineral and hot springs. The unique composition of the mineral springs is ideal for the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, and not only. In Jermuk there are more than 20 thermal springs, with tthe temperature of 64C. With the composition the springs belong to carbon hydro-sulphate-sodium water. Such composition and medicinal properties are similar to the springs in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.
Hanqavan Hot Springs
Definitely the most popular hot spring in Armenia is the one in Hanqavan, which has the most valuable therapeutic properties. The thermal spring is located at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level, in Kotayk region, 30 km from Tsakhkadzor (resort town). It belongs to the hydro-chloride sodium type of water. The temperature is about 42C. 3 pools are built, each of them can accommodate 5 people.
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