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Did you know that Austria has a thermal beach? Jus Did you know that Austria has a thermal beach? Just 15 miles (24km) southwest of Vienna, Baden bei Wien’s spa culture has been a popular draw for centuries. Therapeutic relief in an inspiring setting made it a favorite getaway and workplace for famous composers like Beethoven, Mozart and Strauss. 

Thermalstrand Lido Baden in Baden is the largest sandy beach in Austria. The art deco facade features a variety of thermal pools, geysers, water slides and diving platforms.

We enjoyed our time at Thermalstrand Baden. Alternate between the cold and warm thermal pools for optimal therapeutic relief, as the practice is great for blood circulation. Along with muscle and injury relief, spending time in thermal pools can aid with problems like anxiety and insomnia.

Baden bei Wien (which translates to “Bathing Near Vienna”) is one of 11 towns that comprise the Great Spa Towns of Europe . They became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. The 11 exceptional spa towns span 7 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. The lone representative town of Austria is charming Baden. These @historicthermaltowns are also classified as a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe.

We stayed at the At the Park Hotel. Located right along Kurpark, guests can enjoy lovely views of the beautiful park from their balconies. The breakfast is delicious, featuring gourmet items like fresh honeycomb, smoked salmon, prosciutto, freshly baked croissants, breads and pastries. Adjacent to the park, it’s a great setting to enjoy a meal and drink. 

We stayed in room 204 at @at_the_park_hotel which commemorates Baden’s place as one of the @greatspatownsofeurope and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The suite features original art and thermal bath memorabilia. Two spacious balconies, one from the living room and one from the bedroom, offer beautiful views overlooking Kurpark and Baden.

Click the link in our bio to read the article on a wealth of great things in @baden.info! Do you enjoy visiting spa towns? 
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#badenbeiwien #austria #baden #europetravel #visiteurope #thermaltravels #SpaCulture #hosted
There are great thermal spas all over Europe. A fa There are great thermal spas all over Europe. A favorite thermal town of ours is Budapest, Hungary. 

Budapest is coined ‘Spa City’ as it is home to more medicinal thermal baths than any other capital city in the world! The impressive Hungarian capital rests atop 123 thermal springs. Roman settlers built the first spa baths, and the tradition continued through the Ottoman occupation. 

Budapest is home to 9 large bath houses and an abundance of massage houses. Four of the most popular baths are Szechenyi, Rudas, Gellert and Kiraly.

Rudas is the oldest bath house in Budapest dating back around 450 years! The Szechenyi Baths were built in 1913 and are housed in a stunning Neo-baroque palace (they even have a beer spa there now). We’ve enjoyed soaking in those thermal waters over a few visits to Budapest over the last 20 years! 

On our most recent trip to Budapest last year, following our 8 day Danube river cruise with @emeraldcruises, we visited beautiful Gellert Spa. 

Situated along the Danube River, Gellert Spa dates to 1918 and is attached to the historic Gellert Hotel. It is the most centrally located of Budapest’s baths, just across the bridge from Central Market. 

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#thermaltravels #takethewaters #SpaCulture #HistoricThermalTowns #Europe #CulturalHeritage #CulturalRoutes #SpaDay #Budapest #Hungary #visiteurope
Loutraki is lovely seaside resort town, nestled al Loutraki is lovely seaside resort town, nestled along the Gulf of Corinth, just 81km west of Athens. The town is built atop Thermae Springs, and is a great place in the south of mainland Greece for a getaway.

The 5 star @club_hotel_casino_loutraki is a fantastic place to stay. Luxurious rooms have huge balconies overlooking the stunning property, with sweeping views of the Gulf of Corinth. The infinity pool is gorgeous to cool down on a hot summer day. Along with palm trees, there are olive trees on the property that are over 1,000 years old! 😍

The Loutraki Spa is a state of the art facility. It features huge indoor and outdoors thermal pools, along with a Hammam and sauna. Alternate between the cold and warm thermal waters for maximum therapy, as it helps improve blood circulation! You can also book a relaxing on-site massage. It was a pleasure meeting the mayor of Loutraki, Mr. George Gionis while in town! 

Loutraki thermal water is rich in trace elements and minerals and is also used for drinking therapy. Don’t miss the Drinking Therapy Center as it’s a gorgeous facility featuring beautiful tile frescoes! 

Nearby, Lake Vouliagmeni is listed by UNESCO as a place of exceptional natural beauty. Have lunch lakeside at the lovely @ypanemaloutraki - bring a towel and your swimsuit and go for a dip before your meal! 

Nearby, the sanctuary of Hera is a gorgeous archeological site nestled along the Gulf of Corinth. You can swim in the sea right next to the archeological site! 😍
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The famous Battle of Thermopylae was fought in 480 The famous Battle of Thermopylae was fought in 480 BC pitting thousands of invading Persians led by Xerxes I against 300 Spartans led by Leonidas. The story has popularly been retold in films like 300.

Before Leonidas and his 300 men were killed in battle, they bathed in the thermal waters of Thermopylae. The ruins of thermal baths can be seen in many Greek archeological sites dating around 2,500 years! 

Swing by the Historical information Center for Thermopylae during a road trip in northern Greece to learn more about the battle. And check out the impressive Memorial of Leonidas and 300 Spartans! 
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Loutra Pozar is a gorgeous destination in the moun Loutra Pozar is a gorgeous destination in the mountains of northern Greece, near the border of the Republic of North Macedonia! 

The natural beauty of the destination- with tall mountains and cascading waterfalls completely surrounds visitors. 

The natural thermal waters of Loutra Pozar are fantastic to jump in! Enjoy the warm springs and waterfalls, then jump in the cold water (if you can) and alternate between the two. It’s great for blood circulation! 

There are also a variety of indoor pools to enjoy year round at @loutra_almopias - would love to return here someday, maybe in winter to compare experiences! 

Loutra Pozar offers a bounty of delicious local Greek dishes in restaurants. Enjoy a great meal at Pozar Restaurant. It offers sweeping views overlooking the thermal springs with delicious food and a very warm staff. 

Check out their fantastic market stalls too. The freshness and flavor of items like roasted almonds with paprika and other treats are wonderful. 

I enjoyed my stay at Paradosiako Hotel and Restaurant, a short drive from the thermal springs. Their on-site restaurant is fantastic. Be sure to try their roast green peppers with feta cheese! Wonderful to enjoy delicious food during #thermaltravels 💦 @historicthermaltowns @visit_europe
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Kavala, Greece is a strikingly beautiful destinati Kavala, Greece is a strikingly beautiful destination! 😍 Climb to the top of the Acropolis for sweeping views of the Bay of Kavala and nearby island of Thasos.

The 5 star @lucy_hotel_kavala offers a luxurious stay with fantastic views of the city and Aegean Sea. It’s right on the beach and guests can utilize their complimentary beach umbrellas to relax and go for a swim for a reprieve from the summer heat. The breakfast buffet at this hotel is scrumptious- featuring a variety of hot breakfast favorites, Greek pastries like spanakopita (spinach pie), homemade jams, excellent pastries and more! 😋

The Krinides mud baths in Kavala are a unique experience! Mud therapy can help relieve skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. It can also provide aid in recovering from some injuries. You can also book a therapeutic massage on-site. Staff are extremely friendly and their restaurant offers delicious and authentic local dishes. 

The region of Kavala is also home to the archeological site of Philippi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a vast archeological site, with an impressive amphitheater and even ruins of thermal baths, which existed over 2,000 years ago in Ancient Greece! 
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Agistro, Greece is nestled a few kilometers from t Agistro, Greece is nestled a few kilometers from the Bulgarian border. It offers a relaxing mountain retreat, with natural thermal springs. 

On day 2 of my #thermaltravels in Greece, in collaboration with @historicthermaltowns and @visit_europe - I stayed at the Wooden Villages. It’s a charming lodge with spacious cabins featuring the comforts of home like a cushy bed, refrigerator and air conditioning. There’s also a pool on the property where you can go for a swim. Their dining room offers delicious Greek cuisine with fresh local vegetables and meats like water Buffalo.

Hamam Agistro offers visitors a variety of indoor thermal pools adorned with ornate tiles. It offers a relaxing and rejuvenating experience during a mountain retreat. I also enjoyed a nice therapeutic massage during my visit.

Another highlight is having lunch on the trout farm. A waterfall feeds the farm with a fresh water source from the mountain. It’s as good of trout as you’ll ever eat and real farm to table food! 

Nearby, Lake Kerkini is a stunning lake. Thousands of pelicans, ibis and a variety of around 200 species live on the lake. You can book a great small boat tour with Nikolaos Gallios (www.itavros.com) and it’s a bird watchers paradise! 
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“The greatest wealth is health” - Virgil. Foll “The greatest wealth is health” - Virgil. Following a long trans-Atlantic flight from the USA I was excited to arrive at the first stop of my #thermaltravels around Greece! 

Agia Paraskevi is a beautiful spa along the Cassandra pensinsula of Halkidiki, around a 90 minute drive from Thessaloniki. It’s a popular resort area in northern Greece, and I even encountered some travelers from Chicago at the spa.

The pools at @thermal_spa_halkidiki come from a natural sulphur spring below the mountain. We even hiked down so I could take a look at the source. 

I felt rejuvenated and relaxed after spending time in the thermal waters. And Eleni, one of the on-site massage therapists, gives fantastic therapeutic massages applying firm pressure and using a variety of techniques including lomilomi to improve blood circulation.

The area offers wonderful beaches, and comfortable accommodations like @artemisplaza. I loved Takis seafood taverna, in nearby Fourkas. What a feast of incredible seafood - including the best calamari I’ve eaten in a long time! 

Do you enjoy visiting spas when you travel? 
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Surprised these pictures are taken on Greek Island Surprised these pictures are taken on Greek Island?! A few days ago we asked in our stories if folks thought the photo of us on the bridge was taken on a Greek island, in Ireland or somewhere else. Most folks thought it was Ireland, but indeed it is Andros, a Greek island in the Cyclades! 
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In the spring it is lushly green and wild flowers are growing  everywhere! It is such a beautiful island and just a two hour ferry ride from Athen’s port of Rafina. 
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