Instructions
Hot key
This hot spring resort is located in the Krasnodar region. Here, sodium, chloride-bicarbonate, and hydrogen sulfide waters with temperatures ranging from 37 to 70 °C come out of the ground. Their miraculous properties have long been noticed. They have a positive effect on human health: they rejuvenate, cleanse the liver, improve digestion and intestinal motility. There are as many as 17 wells in Goryachiy Klyuch.
Moinak Lake
This lake, located in the famous resort town of Evpatoria, is called the “dead sea of Crimea” for a reason. The water in it is very salty and contains black silt, which gives the corresponding color. This silt has unique healing properties.
Kamchatka thermal water sources
It is not for nothing that Kamchatka received the name “land of fire and land of ice”. It is here that you can feel the contrast of hot and cold air, because natural pools with high temperatures are located directly under open air. There are about 150 different thermal springs on the peninsula. The most famous of them are the Vilyuchinsky ones, which consist of two groups, the water temperature in which ranges from 40 to 60 °C.
Hot springs on Baikal
By visiting the hot springs of Goudzhekit and Dzelinda at any time of the year, you can not only have a good time, but also improve your health. And in order to acutely feel the contrast of cold air and hot water, it is better to come in winter. This is not only an unforgettable experience, but also double health benefits.
Belokurikha hot springs
A Siberian resort with a huge history is located in the valley of the Belokurikha River. Here you can breathe in fresh mountain air with air ions, which will bring undoubted health benefits. And by immersing yourself in nitrogen-siliceous waters, you can perfectly heal your body.
Hot baths in Tyumen
Just 11 kilometers from Tyumen there are famous hot springs. The pool is divided into two identical parts, each of which contains thermal water. However, one part is filled with hot water, and the second with slightly cooled water. What could be more wonderful than taking a hot bath surrounded by snowdrifts! There are two hot springs in Tyumen: “Upper Bor” and “Lower Bor”. Of course, you need to visit both.
Tumninsky hot springs
In the Khabarovsk Territory, nature has created a hot natural spring that anyone can visit. All around are green pine trees, fresh mountain air and extremely healthy mineral water from the spring.
On New Year's Eve in Russia, you can relax by traveling through distant mountains or going to protected lands. And if you want a little warmth, then welcome to the hot springs!
Instructions
Challenge the mountains of Adygea. There is nothing more beautiful than traveling through the Caucasus Mountains on a good horse. Caucasian horse breeds are different high level intelligence, endurance, unpretentiousness, and most importantly, they can choose their own path. The climate of the republic is influenced by the proximity of the ice-free Black Sea and the location of the North-West Caucasus ranges. Winters here are much milder than in other regions at this latitude. The average temperature in December is about 3-5°C below zero. The cost of a room in hotels in the region is approximately 1,500 rubles.
Relax in Taganay National Park. The park is located in one of the most unique places in the Southern Urals, in the Taganay mountain range. This is where it passes between Europe and Asia. Thanks to this location, nature national park has features of both European and Siberian types. Despite small sizes Taganay, his animal and flora very rich.
The relief of the edge is unique. Taganay is called a mountainous country; in a relatively small area there are three ridges - Taganay, Itsil and Yurma, and in the flat areas there are isolated rocks and pillars. The climate here is sharply continental, winters are cold and snowy. The average temperature in December is about 16°C below zero.
Go to the edge of the world - to the heart of Kamchatka. The peninsula is a natural nursery for geysers. There are destroyed, ancient and young volcanoes here. The nature of various processes associated with volcanic activity is being studied in the region. Perhaps the most interesting place Kamchatka Territory is the Kronotsky Biosphere Reserve, which is located on the east coast. Almost all regional landscapes are found here - from volcanic highlands to tundra coastal lowlands.
At home, in Russia, it becomes more and more attractive every year. Our territory is so large and diverse that you can spend your vacation wonderfully in your native places.
Idyll
You can go to the amazing Pskov region. The route is also perfect for traveling with children. Here is the legendary Mikhailovskoye complex-reserve, where you will get acquainted with the family estates of the Pushkins-Hannibals and Osipovs-Wulfs, ancient settlements and the Svyatogorsk Monastery.
The best way to get to the reserve is from Pskov - there is a regular bus service. You can stay in guest houses of the reserve. By the way, the food there is the same as it was received 200 years ago in noble estates. And the menus of local cafes still include traditional recipes Russian cuisine - solyanka, porridge, pancakes, horseradish, pies.
Story
This region of amazing beauty lies on the border of Europe and Asia, in the foothills of the Southern Urals, rich in thousands of lakes and mountain rivers, world-famous ancient caves and ancient forests. It has everything - this is a land of endless tourism opportunities. Welcome to Bashkortostan.
Here you can relax in excellent boarding houses and sanatoriums located on natural mineral springs, and try the famous kumiss therapy course. June brings real miracles to these regions: bird songs do not stop in the forests, plant lovers can see orchids blooming. Bashkortostan is known as a place, the famous Kapova Cave in the Shulgan-Tash nature reserve. You can visit the cave with a guide who will tell you how ancient people lived in this very Ural cave. Another amazing discovery awaits you in the Shulgan-Tash nature reserve. ancient world. Honey is the national pride and symbol of Bashkiria. In addition, here is the only place on earth where the tradition of collecting wild bee honey, which is amazingly tasty and healing, has been preserved; you can taste and buy it.
You can get acquainted with the original history and traditions of the Bashkirs near the city of Beloretsk, in the Trans-Urals. In the Ishdavletovo farm, Burzyansky district, it is proposed to spend a week in guest houses. The menu includes exclusively national dishes made from local organic products: koumiss, kulama, beshbarmak, belyashi and much more. The program also includes walking and horseback riding, short river rafting, collecting medicinal herbs and gatherings around the fire.
Extreme
If you want something extraordinary that will be remembered for a lifetime, this is, without a doubt, Kamchatka. Here you can't help but feel like you've arrived on another planet. Geysers, hot springs, volcanoes, amazing skies and a sense of primordial existence. Salmon are splashing in the rivers, there are signs warning about bears everywhere, and this is not a joke, this is our native place brown bears. Summer starry nights are full of sounds of primeval nature, the voices of animals and birds.
Avacha Bay attracts tourists and divers. The former dream of seeing whales, killer whales and seals, and the latter, not afraid of the scalding cold water, discover the stunning underwater world of the bay.
The Valley of Geysers is a true miracle of nature, where columns of hot water burst out of the ground with a whistle and hiss. Once you are here, you will remember the colorful lakes all your life.
Kamchatka is one of the most mysterious corners of our planet, and seeing its wonders is a great success in life.
Residents of the East of our country are lucky, there is an amazing region nearby with an excellent sanatorium and resort base - the Paratunsky thermal springs, known for their healing waters and clean air. There are sanatoriums, recreation centers and guest houses here.
In winter.
Some choose warm countries, which can be quite risky, considering the blow this will cause to the body, which is “tuned” to the cold season.
But there are also those who love swim even in winter, and this does not have to be done in ice water, since they exist hot springs gifted by nature itself.
In such sources the water temperature is 30-40 degrees Celsius all year round , and the water itself is enriched with elements beneficial to health, which makes your vacation not only pleasant, but also useful.
This geothermal lake is famous for being rich in minerals. You can find this lake on the peninsula Reykjanes, which in turn is located in the southwestern part of the country.
From here it is approximately 40 km to Reykjavik, and the closest city to this area is Keflavik, is located 23 km to the west. It is worth noting that the average water temperature in the blue lagoon is around 38-40 degrees Celsius.
This hot spring resort is located in Gunma Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo. This is quite a popular place among tourists. The source of hot water here is active volcano Kusatsu-Shirane.
It is worth noting that hot springs in this place were known several centuries ago, but they became famous all over the world after German doctor Erwin Beltz(Erwin von Baelz) recommended using these waters for healing. At that time he was teaching medicine at the University of Tokyo.
Locals say that the hot springs here can cure any disease except love. Guests claim that after you plunge into the source, all pain disappears.
This natural site is located in the province of Denizli in the southwest of the country. It contains 17 geothermal springs, the water temperature of which fluctuates from 35 to 100 degrees Celsius. Besides this, there is a dazzling white ponds-terraces, which were formed from travertine.
The unusually shaped reservoirs with limestone walls were created due to the deposition of salts from springs enriched with calcium, and the water that flows from the slopes of the mountain.
This lake is located in the northern part of Iceland. His length about 10 km, and the width is 8 kilometers. Due to the volcanic heat, the lake never freezes in certain places. The Lachsau River flows from it and flows into Skjaulvandi Bay.
Nearby you can find hot springs, the temperature of which is from 37 to 42 degrees. You can swim here all year round. They say that Lake water can relieve pain and help with skin diseases, as well as joint diseases and even asthma.
Costa Rica has several natural hot springs: the volcano area Arenal, Irazu, Miravilles, and Rincon de la Vieja. These sources differ in the volume of water, its temperature, as well as the composition of minerals and salts.
But, according to locals, it is the thermal springs in the area of the volcano Arenal are the best. This is confirmed by data that show that in these sources low sulfate content. Besides that, you won't feel here unpleasant odors, which are inherent in such sources.
Another interesting fact is that the Arenal thermal springs 97% consists of rainwater- during rains, water passes through cracks in the ground, its temperature rises due to magma, and it enriches itself useful minerals .
These hot hydrogen sulfide springs have an average temperature 37.5 degrees, which is the most suitable temperature for swimming. A person feels most comfortable in such water.
Such sources relax. Their composition, in addition to carbon dioxide, includes bioglea- algae that can be found at the bottom of reservoirs - and mineral salts.
Leukerbad is a commune of the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Here are 65 sources, which spew about 3.9 million liters of mineral waters every day.
Such data allows this place to develop, thanks to which it appears large number spas and large thermal centers. Two centers: Burgerbad Therme and Lindner Alpentherme are the largest centers in Europe.
Here you will also find swimming pools, saunas and hammams various forms, reliefs and with different water temperatures. In addition, in Leukerbad you can find a sports pool with a water slide 120 meters long. That's why in this place you can choose among more than 250 different water and wellness treatments.
Find a wonderful pool and take a dip in medicinal water La Fontcalda can be visited by visiting the place next to the Canaletes River. You can get to the source only along a forest road, 12 km long. It is worth noting that healthy water in a natural source it is enriched with calcium carbonate, sodium chloride and magnesium sulfate.
Waimangu is volcanic valley, which is located in the north-central part of North Island, New Zealand. This thermal valley is actually a large complex that contains geothermal springs.
Most of these sources arose as a consequence eruption of Mount Tarawera which occurred on June 10, 1886.
This unique spa resort is located in the southeastern part of the country-continent. It is the result of the long work of one very eccentric architect named Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
The resort itself receives water from two healing springs. On the territory of the resort there are salt caves , which over time lined lakes and pools.
Thermal springs in Tuscany would be proud to wear the title of "ideal bath". This place feels like it's hidden away in the Tuscan countryside. Local residents collect mineral-rich clay, and sell it to tourists at very high prices, despite the fact that the clay itself near the springs is free.
If we are talking about natural and unspoiled thermal springs, then knowledgeable people most likely to name the springs of St. Philip among their favorite places. Here in San Filippo several hot springs merge, and limestone formations rise above the water like pillars. It is worth noting that all this is absolutely free.
This place is a complex of 8 swimming pools with thermal water, colored in emerald color. Around you can see the unusually beautiful landscapes of the high-mountain Atacama Desert.
It will be interesting to note the fact that NASA conducts its tests here related to the program to prepare a human flight to Mars.
The name of this source is translated as “mill waterfalls”. In ancient times, this water was used to operate mills, and now tourists can swim here, and for free.
This natural hot spring has increased sulfur content s. You can find it in a resort village called Saturnia. The cascades here maintain a stable temperature 37.5 degrees Celsius 365 degrees per year.
In the south of the peninsula there are mineral thermal springs. They appeared there due to the fact that they are located next to Vilyuchinsky volcano. In general, it is worth noting that Kamchatka is called "Land of Ice and Fire" for a reason - the volcanoes located here contrast perfectly with the cool air.
Thermal springs are located in the valley of the Vilyucha River. They are surrounded by mountains and beautiful wild Kamchatka nature.
This thermal spring, whose second name is Solnechny, is a well located in incredibly beautiful foothills of the ridge Baikalsky. The nearest city - Severobaykalsk - is 25 kilometers away.
To get here, you can use the railway, because... this source is located near the Goudzhekit railway station. Works here bathhouse with two outdoor pools, in which the water temperature even at sub-zero air temperatures is 40 to 50 degrees Celsius.
This famous Baikal spring is located in mouth of the Dzelinda River. Here you can relax and take wellness treatments 365 days a year. Tourists come here for the healing properties of thermal water. Particularly popular here "wild baths", which are hosted by lovers of wild recreation and local residents.
Unequipped the spring has 3 baths, where the water temperature varies. The nearest settlement is the village of Nizhneangarsk (70 km). There are sanatoriums and swimming pools nearby. In addition, you can also find about ten "wild" hot springs. You can get here by train, bus or taxi.
These sources are located radon water in the Smolensk region Altai Territory, near the city of Belokurikha, in a fault located at an altitude of 250 m above sea level.
This natural structure is a complex of thermal nitrogen-siliceous and radon-saturated waters. All beneficial substances of water rise to a height of about 400 meters, and the water warms up to +42 degrees.
Radon, which is found in water, serves as a pain reliever. He also prevents inflammation, capable help those suffering from allergies, and also lowers cholesterol levels in the body. In addition, they say he also rejuvenates.
These sources are especially popular among residents of the Far East. Thermal baths were first discovered back in 1903. While in the taiga near Sovetskaya Gavan, hunters noticed Tumninsky mineral waters, after which people began to visit Hot Key often.
The source is located in a unique place - mountain valley of Sikhote-Alin. Since it is separated from the Tatar Strait by only 25 km, here mild monsoon climate. Everything around is covered with pine and spruce trees. Together with the mountain air and mineral water this place is incredibly helpful.
There are a large number of hot springs in Tyumen, which will help you improve your health, and at the same time will not greatly affect your budget.
Near the capital of the Tyumen region you will find comfortable thermal springs in which the water temperature is constant from +36 to +45 degrees. But most people come here in winter - there is snow all around, and tourists bathe in the thermal mineralized bath created by nature.
Among the popular well-maintained springs we can mention the spring at the recreation center "Verkhniy Bor"(10 km from the regional capital). The pool here has an area of 400 square meters. m. There is also hydromassage equipment here.
A source is an outlet of groundwater to the surface, which can have a different mineral composition and different temperatures. If the water in a source is above 20°C or the average annual temperature of a given area, then it is called hot or thermal. They heat up mainly due to volcanic activity and active processes occurring in the bowels of the earth, which is why most thermal springs are located in volcanic areas. Sometimes high temperature explained by the rise of water from great depths, where the temperature is much higher. In some areas the springs have temperatures up to 97°C.
In areas of hot springs, sanatoriums, hospitals, resorts, and hotels are built, which operate all year round, since they always maintain a constant temperature.
Most hot springs are mineral, since the water, passing through rocks, is enriched with a large amount of chemicals, beneficial to human health. Such water is considered edible, suitable for drinking and even medicinal; depending on the set of minerals, it can cause diseases of the digestive, respiratory, endocrine and other systems.
Doctors prescribe the use of this water, self-treatment drinking mineral water can worsen your health. Some sources cure women's diseases and can relieve infertility, others are well suited for rehabilitation after injuries and operations. Hot mineral water can help with gout, joint inflammation, neuralgia, diseases respiratory tract, osteoporosis.
Bathing in such sources has a healing effect on the skin, joints, immunity, and the functioning of the central nervous system. nervous system, heart and blood vessels. As a rule, special establishments are set up for this purpose - baths or swimming pools with medical stations, where visitors are told about safety rules and contraindications.
Although hot springs are beneficial, in some cases they can be harmful. Some diseases are contraindications cardiovascular system, malignant tumors, asthma, leukemia, some eczemas. Also in baths with warm mineral water.
The most famous hot springs in Russia are located in the Stavropol Territory in the Caucasian Mineral Waters region, in Tyumen, near Lake Baikal, and in Kamchatka.
Hot Springs - Thermal springs are underground water that comes out of the ground and has a temperature higher than the average annual temperature in the area. All mineral springs are divided into warm - the water temperature is 20-37 degrees, hot - 37-50 degrees and hypothermal - very hot with a temperature of 50 degrees and above.
For example, in Iceland there is a hot spring, Deildartungukver, in which the water is 97 degrees all year round, this is the largest thermal spring in Europe, which also brings economic assistance. Hot water The source can be used to heat houses, which is what they do in Iceland.
The water in the hot springs is mineral and pure, it retains the natural chemical composition, which is a food product and has a therapeutic and prophylactic effect. Healing properties Such water was noticed in the distant past. And today the popularity of hot mineral springs doesn't disappear. People are ready to travel from far away to relax and improve their health. Entire hospitals and sanatoriums were created based on hot springs. Visitors are welcome here all year round, and the most beautiful and mesmerizing spectacle occurs in winter, when the temperature outside drops below -10 degrees and the water in the source is hot.
Water comes from far underground where it is heated by convective circulation, rock, or in places of volcanic accumulations by magmatic intrusions. The composition of mineral water in the springs is different, it all depends on the soil, gases, soil through which the water seeps and at the same time is enriched. Which contains almost the entire periodic table.
Enriched water useful microelements And mineral salts helps in the treatment and prevention of many diseases internal organs, joints, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, central nervous system, strengthens the immune system, accelerates metabolism, stimulates the production of elastin and collagen, improves the structure of the skin and helps maintain its youth. Visiting thermal springs at different times of the year creates different effects on your health and overall feeling.
There are also contraindications to swimming in hot springs. In many places, there are already medical centers or entire hospitals have been built where you will be examined before going to the pool, but if you are going to a wild beach, it is better to consult a doctor.
Most hot springs are mineral, as the water, passing through rocks, is enriched with a large number of chemicals that are beneficial to human health. Such water is considered edible, suitable for drinking and even medicinal; depending on the set of minerals, it treats diseases of the digestive, respiratory, endocrine and other systems.
Doctors prescribe the use of this water; self-treatment with mineral water can worsen your health. Some sources cure female diseases and can relieve infertility, others are well suited for rehabilitation after injuries and operations. Hot mineral water can help with sclerosis, gout, joint inflammation, neuralgia, respiratory diseases, and osteoporosis.
Bathing in such sources has a healing effect on the skin, joints, immunity, central nervous system, heart and blood vessels. As a rule, special establishments are set up for this purpose - baths or swimming pools with medical stations, where visitors are told about safety rules and contraindications.
Although hot springs are beneficial, in some cases they can be harmful. Contraindications are some diseases of the cardiovascular system, malignant tumors, asthma, leukemia, and some eczema. You should also not bathe in warm mineral water baths during pregnancy.
If the patient is considered healthy, then taking geothermal waters will only bring benefits. In some cases, hot springs may worsen painful condition patient. It depends on the diagnosis. Therefore, there are some contraindications for taking thermal waters.
These include stage I and II hypertension, heart defects, conditions after massive blood loss, kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, fungal diseases skin, epilepsy, etc. In those prone to low blood pressure You may feel dizzy when immersed in water, so such visitors should not go into the water up to their necks; the heart area should be open. In general, anyone who wants to improve their health through hot springs should first consult with their doctor.
The most famous hot springs in Russia are located in the Stavropol Territory in the Caucasian Mineral Waters region, in Tyumen, near Lake Baikal, and in Kamchatka.
Essentially, thermal springs are springs with pure mineral water, the temperature of which is higher than the temperature usual for the area where they are located. Thermal springs have incredible healing powers.
The water in thermal springs is saturated with various beneficial minerals. Due to the temperature of the water, the particles dissolve more completely, and, consequently, the concentration useful substances higher in such water. 
Thanks to mineral composition, thermal water has an effect on the body positive influence. Baths with thermal water are widely used in the treatment of joints and the entire musculoskeletal system, helping to recover from stress and its consequences, restoring water-salt balance, saturates the body with essential minerals, improves the condition of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, eliminates inflammatory processes. Thermal water also improves immunity and accelerates metabolic processes which promotes weight loss. 
In addition, thermal springs are wonderful places to relax, which will provide an incomparable experience! This is a way to relax and have a good time together with friends and loved ones. 
