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Relaxing in hot springs
Winter is finally over, but – as they say – the sediment remains. It’s time to think about a trip – pleasant for body and soul – to one of those wonderful places where hot healing water gushes right from the ground.
Landmannalaugar, Iceland
The milky waters of the Blue Lagoon are a textbook sight of Iceland. However, if you want less crowds and more nature, head to Landmannalaugar in the center of the island. It is difficult to get there in winter, but in summer the roads are clear, and having made a not too tiring walk on foot, it is so nice to relax your muscles in the geothermal waters fed by local springs. Cars are not allowed here, but buses run frequently from Rekjavik during the summer season.
Hotel
Landmannalaugar Hut can accommodate up to 110 tourists (you have to take your sleeping bag with you). The price is about 2 CZK (200 rubles) per night.
Dorr Baths, France
In France, thermal springs are taken very seriously. They are usually surrounded by people in white coats and close on holidays. The Dorr Baths in the Pyrenees near the Spanish border have so far managed to preserve their natural charm. The history of these baths dates back to Roman times. Here you can bask in the 37-40-degree water, admiring the magnificent landscapes. Opening hours – from 8.30 to 20.00. Entrance – € 4.
+33 4 6804 6687
Chaudfontaine, Belgium
Chaudfontaine is the name of a small village in the Vesdres Valley, near Liege. And it owes its name (which translates as “hot fountain”) to the hottest thermal spring in Belgium. Its temperature is 34 C. Not too modest, but quite affordable SPA, located in a local castle, will shelter you for a few nights. You can splash in the thermal water, visit the Turkish baths and indulge in excellent French cuisine. A day ticket to the spa costs € 30.
+32 4367 8067
Hotel
In Le White Room a double with breakfast costs about € 70. +32 2538 5995
Wiesbaden, Germany
It is really hot here – the water temperature reaches 66 C. The Kaiser Friedrich Baths were opened in 1863 as an “orthopedic healing institute”. In 1913, decorators, adherents of the Art Nouveau style, worked here. The result is a very sophisticated complex, decorated with mosaics and decorated with frescoes in the best traditions of Jugendstil. European bathing traditions are combined here with unusual Romano-Irish baths and even Russian steam baths. In summer, an hour will cost € 3,50, in winter € 5. The easiest way to get to Wiesbaden is from Stuttgart.
Hotel
A double room at Hotel Alexander will cost you € 69. +49 61199 2850 XNUMX
Ischia, Italy
Most hotels on this famous Italian island have their own baths. However, for a complete experience, it is best to visit the independent spa – Negombo. It is located above a lovely bay and has its own park with rare flora and a beach. You can buy a day ticket for € 29 euros and devote all your time to exploring the surroundings. The spa offers the widest range of services – from relaxing outdoor massages saturated with the aroma of fragrant herbs to serious manual therapy.
+39 081 986152