There are a lot of legends and songs about Georgia. This is a unique country where ski slopes coexist with cool seaside resorts. And here are various sources that attract the attention of many tourists. We offer an overview of the most popular thermal springs in Georgia, about which there are many reviews from travelers.
Features of the region
Georgia is a country that boasts clean air and healing mud. There is a beautiful Black Sea here, and relic pines are located on the shore. All these natural factors combined make the country popular not only for tourists, but also for those who want to improve their he alth.
The thermal springs of Georgia are located in several regions of the country at once. In winter, the temperature in them reaches a maximum mark of 48 degrees. Before coming here, you need to clarify for what purpose you can visit this or that source, whether it is suitable for children and howget to the right place. The most popular thermal springs are located in the following cities of Georgia:
- Tbilisi.
- Tsk altubo.
- Nunisi.
- Sairme.
- Akhaldaba.
Note that there are about 2000 springs on the territory of Georgia, some of them were used by the indigenous population several centuries ago. According to reviews, mineral springs have a powerful healing effect, which shows results even without drug therapy. We offer you a list of thermal springs in Georgia where you can swim yourself.
Tbilisi
The main attraction of the capital of Georgia are sulfur baths. In appearance, these are ordinary public baths, but the water in them comes from underground and has a temperature of about 28 degrees. Its value is in a high concentration of hydrogen sulfide. It is noteworthy that the thermal springs of Georgia were discovered a long time ago in the gorge of the Tsavkisistskali River, which now flows through the Tbilisi Botanical Garden. Springs have existed since ancient times, and it was thanks to them that the city of Tbilisi appeared. According to legend, with the help of these waters, King Vakhtang Gorgasal was able to recover, and he ordered the creation of a city on mineral springs.
Water from the discovered springs flowed into special stone baths, which were carved into the rocks. Already in the 17th century, a wave of Persian fashion swept over Georgia, when the baths were dressed in beautiful houses with roofs decorated with mosaics.
Features of sulfur baths
The sulfur baths of Tbilisi today are a realelement of local culture. Light twilight reigns in large rooms with round windows. Here you can lie in a pool filled with sulfuric water - it can be cold or hot, you can wash or have a massage here. According to the reviews of visitors, this is a great place, and the desired effect can be achieved after 10-15 procedures. Reviews of Georgia's thermal springs mention that arthritis, sciatica, and skin diseases can be cured in sulfur baths.
Tskh altubo
The resort of Tsk altubo has been known since Soviet times, when there was a saying that "Everyone is treated in Tsk altubo." Today it is one of the best sanatoriums that has been preserved on the territory of Georgia. The Living Water Resort, as the place was once called, offers ample opportunities for healing. For example, a unique weakly radon water flows here, healing from many diseases. It is mainly used for baths. There are also springs with sulfate-carbonate, nitrogen and calcium-magnesium water. This water is used in inhalation and irrigation.
These thermal springs of Georgia have earned a lot of good reviews. Those who have bathed here have noted an improvement in bone and joint problems. In reviews, there is often an opinion that it is worth bathing in such sources in order to recover from serious injuries or after operations. If there are problems with the spine, you can combine radon baths with massage or traction.
With the help of inhalations and speleotherapy in Tsk altubo, bronchitis, asthma, and chronic pneumonia are treated. sprayingused for the prevention of skin, gynecological and urological diseases. Often there are opinions of patients who note the peaceful and relaxed atmosphere of the resort, which has a positive effect on he alth.
Balneoservice in Tskh altubo
The temperature in the springs of this place reaches +35 degrees. Many tourists come to the Balneoservice balneotherapy complex, where everything is available - from thermal baths and hydromassage (there are 50 baths and 3 large pools) to halls where physical therapy classes are held. The main treatment program is designed for 15-20 days, but even a 3-day course is enough to get rid of tension, fatigue and restore strength.
The program of stay here is built in such a way that he alth-improving procedures are combined with consultations of doctors and a visit to the SPA-complex. In each case, an individual program is developed, which many tourists like, if you read their reviews. In addition, the list of procedures themselves is striking in its diversity: baths, hydromassage, physiotherapy exercises in the hall or pool, circular or ascending showers, inhalations, therapeutic mud applications, speleotherapy.
Nunisi
The thermal springs of Georgia, where you can swim yourself, are located in Nunisi. This is a small resort located 165 km from Tbilisi. Its uniqueness lies in its natural features: the territory is surrounded by the Kharagauli forest, which also increases the healing effect. On thishe alth resort is based on mineral water with a high PH level: 8, 3-8, 4. This indicates a high alkaline reaction. The source also contains iodine, bromine, manganese, potassium and dissolved gases.
Judging by the reviews of those who underwent medical procedures here, the main method of treatment is healing baths. Water has no analogues in composition, it helps to relieve the symptoms of many diseases. Visitors note that treatment at this resort can be combined with walks in unique natural places.
The resorts also offer Zvare mineral water to patients. The reviews note that it helps to get rid of problems with the stomach and intestines. But you should drink it only in portions and then after consulting with your doctor.
Who is eligible for treatment in Nunisi?
Reviews from tourists often indicate that the local healing water is designed for those who have skin problems. We are talking about psoriasis, eczema. Some patients say that after treatment, no traces remain on the skin, inflammation and growths disappear. You can visit the thermal springs of Georgia on your own for treatment:
- dermatitis,
- itch,
- urticaria,
- neurodermatitis,
- prurigo.
True, it should be understood that treatment is possible only in the case of their chronic form, and not in the acute state. The resort of Nunisi will also be useful for those who have neurological problems, sciatica and neuritis. Of the advantages of this place, tourists note the staff with great experiencework, the right appointments that give results, and round-the-clock control over vacationers.
Sairme
The thermal springs of Georgia near Tbilisi are very popular with tourists. A large balneological resort of the country Sairme deserved a lot of good reviews. Its uniqueness is a picturesque mountainous area surrounded by ancient forests. Local mineral springs have a temperature of up to +43 degrees. They contain hydrogen sulfide, calcium, iron, magnesium, which help in the treatment of various diseases. In addition, water has a positive effect on metabolism, improves immunity and mental activity.
From the reviews it is clear that the most popular in the Sairme district is the modern spa center Udabno. Local water, which rises from a depth of 1500 m, helps in the treatment of the digestive system, muscle and bone and joint systems. Among the advantages of the spa complex, users note an excellent massage room, the presence of a fitness room and a swimming pool, attention and an individual treatment program for each patient, taking into account his condition. True, there is no entertainment at the resort, but there is a great opportunity to enjoy nature and be treated by waters.
Akhaldaba
The thermal springs and therapeutic mud of Georgia are designed not only for adults, but also for children. For example, in the Akhaldaba resort, children who have problems with the respiratory system are often treated. The therapeutic effect is achieved thanks to sulfate-bicarbonate water, the temperature of which is about +32 degrees.
Thus, the climate of Georgia is ideal for wellness treatments. There are a huge number of mineral springs in the country, but before visiting it is worth studying their features. All thermal spas are distinguished by their effect, and you should definitely know about it. In addition, there are a number of diseases in which baths and bathing in mineral springs are strictly prohibited.
