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Therapeutic hot springs of Lesvos |
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 The nature gave to Lesvos, as another gift, the hot springs that are scattered throughout the island. The springs are the remains and the evidence of an ancient volcanic activity in the region.
The rich carbonated, chlorinated, sulfurous and radioactive water, the range of temperatures and the units of radioactivity are famous in Lesvos since the ancient times, attracting a large number of visitors to the island. Today, at Therma, Polichnitos, Lisvori, Thermi, Eftalou of Argenos and at others sites, there are therapeutic hot springs suitable for almost all types of treatment. This richness makes Lesvos, perhaps, the most beautiful place for treatment in the Mediterranean Sea.
The hot springs are located in:
 Loutropoli Thermis: they were renowned since ancient years and were dedicated to goddess Artemis. The temperature is 49.9 degrees, 0.6 radiation and they are recommended for the treatment of rheumatism.- In Gera Gulf: temperature 39.7 degrees of Celsius, 1.8 units of radiation, recommended for rheumatism, arthritis, gravel, bronchitis, and other gynecological disorders. Shared baths, separate for women and men.
- Polichnitos: temperature 76-91 degrees of Celsius, the hottest in Europe. Chlorinated, radioactivity from 1.6 to 6 units. It has shared bath separately for men and women.
They are therapeutic for rheumatism, arthritis, gynecological
and skin diseases, sciatica, etc.
- Eftalou: temperature 43.6 to 46.5. Radio-element, chloride. Radioactivity 14.7 units. Suitable for rheumatism, arthritis, sciatica, neuralgia, gravel, gynecological disorders, etc.
- Thermi: 49.9 Ferrous. Radioactivity of 0.8 units. Suitable for treating rheumatism, arthritis, gynecological, kidney, disorders, digestive, neurological, arteriosclerosis, etc.
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| Source: Prefecture of Lesvos. |
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