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Historic Thermal Towns: A Cultural Route of the Council of Europe

Posted 1st August, 2022
By Alex Kallimanis
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There is nothing like stepping into a bath to soak away the stresses of the week. Thermal baths are no exception, with added benefits to our health and well-being. The European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) plays an important role in growing this tradition thanks to fantastic thermal spa members around Europe. I recently explored historic thermal spas in Europe, and besides fantastic wellness facilities, I also enjoyed seeing remnants of thermal baths at ancient Greek archeological sites!

Posted in Europe. Tagged Budapest, couples travel, EHTTA, Greece, Loutra Pozar, Spa, thermal spa, Thermal Waters, Visit Europe

Spa Towns in Greece for Fantastic Wellness Getaways

Posted 25th July, 2022
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on August 4th, 2024 at 10:31 pmThe cradle of western civilization, Greece is an idyllic destination for sun kissed beaches, an excellent culinary scene and inspiring history. Set amongst gorgeous landscapes, it is also a fantastic country for natural thermal spas and springs. Bathing in thermal waters is both relaxing and rejuvenating, making…

Posted in Greece. Tagged Agia Paraskevi, Agistro, Baths, culture, Greece, Greek culture, Greek food, Halkidiki, Hammam, history, Kavala, Krinides, Loutra Pozar, Loutraki, Sauna, Spa, Steam Room, Thermal Waters, Wellness

Andros: An Authentic Greek Cyclades Island

Posted 10th May, 2022
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on February 16th, 2024 at 05:57 pmThe closest Cyclades island to Athens’ port of Rafina, Andros is the first stop on a ferry route that also connects Tinos and Mykonos. It is the second largest Cyclades island after Naxos, another Greek island especially popular with local tourists. Andros is a wonderful island to…

Posted in Greece. Tagged Andros, couples travel, Cyclades islands, Greece, Greek food, Greek islands

Austria’s Wachau Valley, a UNESCO Site

Posted 14th November, 2021
By Alex Kallimanis
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The gorgeous Wachau Valley of Austria is nestled along the Danube River between the towns of Melk and Krems. It welcomes visitors with hilltop vineyards, scenic Austrian villages and storied castles. Quaint towns offer an idyllic setting for a relaxing and romantic getaway. Highlights include Melk Abbey, a striking example of Baroque architecture, run by the Benedictine Monks. Another is sweeping vistas from atop Dürnstein Castle.

Posted in Austria, Europe. Tagged couples travel, Donauradweg, Dürnstein, hotels, Kamptal, Melk, Schallaburg Renaissance Castle, Schloss Grafenegg, Schloss Schönbühel, UNESCO, Wachau, wine

Tips for Visiting Spas in Budapest, Hungary

Posted 26th October, 2021
By Alex&Bell
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Budapest, Hungary 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 bath houses and an abundance of massage houses. Four of the most popular baths are Szechenyi, Rudas, Gellert and Kiraly.

If you only have time to visit one Budapest spa, this article should help you pick which is best suited for you. Here are tips for visiting spas in Budapest!