According to the results of geothermal research conducted in the world and Turkey, Turkey has its place among the first ten countries in the world as to its geothermal source assests. Agamemnon thermal springs, located in Izmir is one of the most potent thermal springs, in Turkey and Europe in terms of its mineral water resources. Furthermore this famous spa center was also acknowledged to be the first hydrotherapy center of the ancient world.

Agamemon hot spring waters are composed of sodium chloride and calcium bicarbonate. With 62 to 80 oC water temperature and a pH of 6.4, Balçova hot springs contain 1,369 mg/lt minerals. These hot springs are recommendedded for the treatment of rheumatic diseases, digestive maladies, post-injuries and post-operative problems, calcification and metabolic disorders. The rejuvenation of the skin, body & soul are also the other benefits of the Agamenon spring waters.

Physio-Chemical Characteristics and Indications

Source 1	Source 2	Source 3
pH	8.16	8.87	8.45
Specific Gravity	1000	1000	1001
K+ (mg/Lt)	2.4	31	28.4
Na+ (mg/Lt)	115	420	375
NH4+ (mg/Lt)	0.1	0.48	0.61
Ca++ (mg/Lt)	72.7	17.2	16.1
Mg++ (mg/Lt)	20.1	1.36	10.4
Fe(Total) (mg/Lt)	0.1	0.1	0.1
(Total) (mg/Lt)	0.03	0.48	0.15
B (Total) (mg/Lt)	3.1	12.6	11.3
Li+ (mg/Lt)	0.4	1.6	1.4
SiO2 (mg/Lt)	26	33.5	60
HCO3- (mg/Lt)	353	483	695
CO3- (mg/Lt)	33	64	0
SO4- (mg/Lt)	95.5	180	165
Cl- (mg/Lt)	64.9	231	206
S- - (mg/Lt)	0.1	0.1	0.1
NO2- (mg/Lt)	0.01	0.01	0.01
NO3 - (mg/Lt)	4.2	0.2	0.2
PO4 - - - (mg/Lt)	0.01	0.01	0.01

Treated Diseases

The Specific Treatments

• Balneotheraphy
• Hydrotheraphy
• Electrotheraphy
• Paraffin & Mud Bath
• Kinezitheraphy
• Massage
• Dental Clinic
• Beauty Center

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 Balcova Thermal Hotel