List of hot springs

There are hot springs on all continents and in many countries around the world. Countries that are renowned for their hot springs include Honduras, Chile, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Japan, New Zealand and United States, but there are interesting and unique hot springs in many other places as well.

Africa

Algeria

Egypt

Nigeria

Rwanda

D.R. Congo

There lies a hot spring in the city of Uvira.

Uganda

A scholarly paper with a map of over twenty geothermal areas in Uganda.

Zambia

South Africa

Swaziland

There are several hot spring pools (undeveloped and developed) in the Ezulwini Valley.

America

Honduras

Termas Jilamito, Arizona, Atlantida

Brazil

Brazil is home of the world's largest hot spring resort in the city of Caldas Novas.

Canada

There are hot springs throughout Canada, particularly in the far west. Here are some prominent hot springs located in Western Canada:

Alberta

British Columbia

Yukon

Chile

View of Termas Geométricas near Coñaripe.

There are more than 275 hot springs registered in Chile.

Costa Rica

Ecuador

Hydrothermal baths in Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador.

Greenland

There are numerous hot springs in Greenland:

Guatemala

México

Peru

Hot Springs in the region of Ayacucho.

United States

Hot Spring in Lassen Volcanic National Park.
USA geothermal springs.

A list of 1661 hot springs in the United States can be found on the Thermal Springs List for the United States. The same list with added notes and links can be found on the USA Hotsprings Database.

Antarctica

Asia

Iran

China

India

Indonesia

Israel and Golan Heights

Hamat Gader during the day.

Japan

Main article: Onsen

Being located in the "Pacific Ring of Fire", Japan is in a volcanic region, and is home to many hot springs. The onsen (a Japanese word for "hot spring") plays a notable role in Japanese culture.

In March 2003 it was reported that there were 3,102 spa resorts in 2,292 municipalities in Japan. There were also 15,400 lodging facilities with 6,740 public hot spring baths. About 138 million people a year visit these facilities.[4]

Noted hot springs areas in Japan

Korea

Kyrgyzstan

Malaysia

Various hot springs, all nonvolcanic. They include -

Philippines

Singapore

Taiwan

See Taiwanese hot springs.

Thailand

Turkey

Vietnam

Europe

Deildartunguhver, Iceland: the highest flow hot spring in Europe

Bulgaria

Czech Republic

Germany

Greece

Spring Region Temperature (Max(min)oC) Kind of mineral spring[6] Τherapeutic properties[7]
Agiasmata springChios57.5 Endocrine and musculoskeletal system, degenerative arthritis, rheumatisms, spondyloarthritis, lumbago, sciatica, ankylosis, gynecological ailments, vasculopathies, tendonitis e.t.c.
Agios FokasKos46(45) Balneotherapy for ailments of the musculoskeletal and integumentary system
AgistroSerres39(34) Hydrotherapy for rheumatism
Apollonas Thermon Saline Spring Ikaria47.8 Radioactive
Asclepius Saline Spring Ikaria40Radioactive super warm spring
EftalouLesvos46(43) Hydrotherapy for chronic rheumatisms, arthritis, sciatica, lumbago, neuralgia, lymphatism, kidney grains, cholelithiasis, gynecological ailments, chest ailments, myositis, chronic degenerative arthritis, injuries, post surgery phase for hemorrhoids, paradontopathia, leucorrhea, skin ailments
Edipsos Evia80(57) Saline water springChronic rheumatisms, degenerative arthritis, spondyloarthritis, neuritis, sciatica, lumbago, post trauma ankylosis and deformations, gynecological ailments
Eleftheron thermal spa Kavala Alcaline saline water spring
Genisaia (Potamia)Xanthi70(55) Chronic rheumatisms, gynecological ailments, neuralgia, neuritis, allergic skin ailments
KaiafasIlia33.5(32)Sulphurated hydrogen saline water springRheumatisms, autoimmune ailments, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, fibromyalgia, skin ailments
The spa facility in Kaiafas
Kalymnos Kalymnos38.1 Arthritis, rheumatisms, sciatica, lumbago
Kamena VourlaFthiotida42(30)Radioactive saline water springBalneotherapy for ailments of the musculoskeletal and integumentary system
KimolosKimolos46
Kolpou GerasLesvos39.7 Rheumatisms, arthritis, neurological ailments, chronic injuries
Loutra Kyllinis|KylliniIlia Sulphured hydrogen saline water
Kythnos Kyklades Agioi Anargyroi saline spring: 38; Kakavos ferrous spring:52Chalybeate acid water springChronic and subacute rheumatisms, gynecological ailments, arthritis, neuralgia, skin ailments, cervical syndrome, lumbago- sciatica e.t.c. syndromes, chronic gout
LagadasThessaloniki39AkratothermiBalneotherapy for rheumatism, arthritis, gynecological disorders, skin diseases, kidney diseases
Lakkos AdamantaKyklades (Milos)38 Chronic rheumatisms, arthritis, gynecological ailments, neuralgia, neuritis
Lefkada's Thermo Saline Spring Ikaria58
LoutrakiKorinthia30Slightly warm – saline water, hypotonicHydrotherapy for chronic rheumatisms, chronic rheumatoid arthritis, spondylarthrite, sciatica, infections of the skin, allergic skin ailments, psoriasis, eczema
MandrakiNisyros48 Rheumatisms, arthritis, gynecological ailments, ailments of the circulatory system
MethanaAttiki Sulphureous brine water spring, warm
Nea ApolloniaThessaloniki57(38) Balneotherapy for rheumatism, arthritis, peripheral nerve disorders, gynecological disorders, fractures, sprains[7]
Nigrita's ThermesSerres56(25)Alcaline carbonated water springBalneotherapy for arthritis, rheumatisms, skin ailments, gynecological ailments. Mineral water drinking therapy for ailments of the gastrointestinal system
Palia Kameni hot springs Kyklades (Santorini)
Paranesti ThermiaDrama54
PlatystomoFthiotida32Alcaline sulphureous springHydrotherapy for rheumatisms, arthritis, skin ailments, gynecological ailments
PolichnitosLesvos92(67) Rheumatisms, arthritis, sciatica, gynecological ailments, neuritis, skin ailments
Pozar SpaPella37 Balneotherapy for rheumatism, arthritis, peripheral nerve disorders, gynecological and skin diseases, sprains, fractures
PsarothermaSamothraki100 Rheumatoid arthritis, chronic rheumatisms, gynecological ailments, peripheral vasculopathies, secondary skin ailments, obesity
SedesThessaloniki38(32) Rheumatisms, arthritis, ailments of the peripheral nerves, skin ailments, post trauma conditions, gynecological ailments.
SidirokastroSerres55(43.7) Rheumatisms, spondylitis, spilled disc, neuralgia, myalgia, sciatica, joint ailments, gynecological ailments
SmokovoKarditsa42Alcaline – sulphureous springChronic rheumatisms, arthritis, ailments of the respiratory system, ailments of the digestive system, skin ailments, endocrine failures, gynecological ailments
Spilaio IkariasIkaria54
Therma LemnouLemnos43(39) Hydrotherapy for rheumatisms, arthropathy, arthritis, osteoporosis, spondyloarthritis, kidney stones, choleolithiasis
Thermophylae spring Fthiotida40Sulphurated hydrogen saline water spring, warmRheumatisms, gynecological ailments and ailments of the peripheral nerves
TraianoupoliEvros52(51) Balneotherapy for ailments of the integumentary system and the musculoskeletal system, as well as for rheumatisms and autoimmune diseases
VouliagmeniAttiki Saline water spring, hypertonic
Ypati Baths Fthiotida32Sulphurated hydrogen saline water springAilments and syndromes of the vessels, arterial hypertension, ailments of the heart and the skin, chronic ailments of the nervous system

Hungary

Lake Hévíz.

Iceland

Italy

Republic of Macedonia

Norway

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

123 hot springs with temperature above 25 degrees C (77 degrees F).[10]

Many of the hot springs in Slovakia are currative or healthing springs.

Thermal water park in Bešeňová, Slovakia

Spain

Turkey

United Kingdom

There are many geothermal springs in the UK, but the hot springs found in the town of Bath[24][25][26][27] are the only true hot springs (defined as those hotter than 37 degrees C):

There are other thermal or warm springs in the U.K[26] and include;

Oceania

Australia

Hot springs can be found in all six states of Australia as well as the Northern Territory; but apparently not Australian Capital Territory.

Map of groundwater temperatures in Great Artesian Basin, Australia.

Fiji

Hot springs are in the town of Savusavu where local people use the hot springs to cook their food. Some of the springs are situated on the beach and steam can be seen rising from the water at low tide.

New Zealand

There are numerous hot springs in New Zealand, predominantly in the Taupo Volcanic Zone, and in particular around Rotorua. Well known springs outside the Taupo Volcanic Zone include The Lost Spring in Whitianga, Coromandel Peninsula, Hot Water Beach, Waiwera, and Hanmer Springs.

Hot springs parks

It is common to create parks around hot springs:

United States

See also

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Hot springs.

References

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  2. ↑ http://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/ramgarh-9990893.html
  3. ↑ http://www.journalcra.com/sites/default/files/952.pdf
  4. ↑ A Japanese newsletter about hot springs, in English
  5. ↑ Jordan spring in Bad Oeynhausen (as of 10/18/2014)
  6. ↑ Didaskalou, E. A., P. Nastos, and A. Matzarakis. "The development prospects of Greek health tourism and the role of the bioclimate regime of Greece." Advances in tourism climatology. Ber. Meteorol. Inst. Univ. Freiburg 12 (2004): 149-157.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Thermal Springs". Hellenic Association Of Municipalities With Thermal Springs. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
  8. ↑ City of Vranje, Vranjska Banja - 'in Serbian'
  9. ↑ POSSIBILITIES FOR RATIONAL USE OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN SERBIA - 'in Serbian - subscription for the english version'
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Map of hot and mineral springs in Slovakia - 'text in Slovak'
  11. ↑ Spa Bojnice - 'in Slovak'
  12. ↑ Spa Číž - Therapy
  13. ↑ Dudince in sk.wikipedia - 'in Slovak'
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  15. ↑ Mineral and Thermal Springs in Liptovský Ján - 'in Slovak'
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  17. ↑ Spa Piešťany
  18. ↑ Spa Aphrodite
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  20. ↑ Spa Sliač - Treatment
  21. ↑ Spa Trenčianske Teplice, Treatment
  22. ↑ Spa Turčianske Teplice, History
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  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Burgess, W.G., Edmunds, W.M., Andrews, J.N., Kay, R.L.F and Lee, D. J. 1980. The hydrogeology and hydrochemistry of the thermal water in the Bath-Bristol Basin. Institute of Geological Sciences"
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Barker J. A., Downing R. A., Gray, D. A., Findlay, J., Kellaway G. A., Parker R. H., and Rollin K. E.2000. Hydrogeothermal studies in the United Kingdom. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, 33: 41 - 58
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  28. ↑ Environment Agency Wales.2011.The Hydrogeology and hydrochemistry of the thermal waters at Taff's Well. Environment Agency Wales internal report
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