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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Medicinal Hot Springs of Therma and Lefkada

The hot springs on Icaria boast some  of the best hot springs in the world, with temperature ranging 34-59 degrees Celsius. The thermometalic springs gush from the sea and reach the surface  through fault structures. These springs are known for their healing properties. Treating over 20 ailments  of Various forms arthritis, gout, disorders of the endocrine glands, skin ailments ,such as  psoriasis, exzema, fatigue just to name a few.  

We were a bit skeptical, but willing to try. We went to Therma  found the bathes to be closed and would  not open till 6pm. 

We opted for Lefkada springs, it's a bit of a hike over rocky uneven stones. We found spring, by markers of stacked rocks. Alone we submerge ourselves into sometimes almost burning waters,  mixed with the cool waters of Aegean Sea.We were   there  about 30 minutes.  We really didn't feel anything till we climbed out. Our  legs felt like they were made of rubber. 

We were told by the islanders, after your bath, you must rest for at least 1 hour and do nothing that day. I  can see why I was as weak as a kitten. On the ride home I slept the entire way. 

My husband I now have a ritual, every other week we go to Therma, for a therapeutic  massage, followed by soak in Hot springs. 

Lefgada Hot Springs

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