Thermal Springs of Loutra Aridea and Edessa Falls

From the city of Thessaloniki leaves a picturesque road that goes towards Mount Voras. Writhing between mountain slopes, orchards and small Greek villages, it smoothly climbs up to finally lead the traveler to the thermal springs of Loutra Pozar. This amazing place, lost among the mountain gorges near Aridea, is a real mecca for all who crave rest and healing. After all, healing water, flowing hot stream directly from the ground, even in the time of Alexander the Great was famous for its healing power.

The springs of Loutra in Aridea are so full that they form a real river. The Greeks called it Thermopotamos, which means “hot river”. The complex mountain terrain makes its own adjustments during the swirling water, and, in the end, the river is cut off by a 20-meter waterfall. However, this waterfall not only fascinates with its appearance, but also bears purely practical benefits: in its performance you can get probably the most tonic massage in the world. Water with a temperature of +38 ° C perfectly steams the body, and elastic jets with amazing ease relax stiff muscles.

Right on the springs there is a hydrotherapeutic hospital, which arranged real baths for its visitors. Here you can relax in one of fifty individual baths or prefer one of the small pools with hot or cold mineral water. Fans of contrast baths will definitely appreciate this opportunity. There is another pool of much larger size. In it, everyone can enjoy not only water procedures, but also beautiful mountain views: after all, it is located directly under the open sky.

The water of the Pozar springs literally animates the body. It takes a long way to reach the surface. It is believed that the water passes so deep underground that it is heated by hot magma bubbling in one of the volcanoes. Then literally boiling water rises to the surface through natural drainage channels, absorbing all useful trace elements from the mother earth. Phosphorus, radium, calcium, iodine, hydrogen sulfide and potassium - it is such a healing cocktail that the healing water of Loutra in Aridea escapes from the ground.

Once in these places, do not miss the opportunity to get to another “city on the waters” – Edessa. If in Luthra Pozar rests the body, the air of Edessa relaxes the spirit. It is a city of romantics and lovers, because it is impossible not to fall under the influence of its charms. The mesmerizing cascade of waterfalls adorns Edessa with its beauty. From a 70-meter height, the water of Karanos falls with a sparkling wall - a waterfall that allows you to admire yourself not only from the "facade", but also from the inside: after all, a small bridge is held through the gorge. Many paths run away from Karanos, the circle of the enchanted traveler among the plantans of the green park, small silver waterfalls, river canals and narrow bridges. Not falling in love with this town is unrealistic.

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