Beneath the rolling hills and stunning landscape of Slovakia lies a treasure trove of mineral water famed for its rejuvenating and healing abilities. There are more than 1,300 mineral sources in Slovakia, providing the perfect placement for some of the world’s best spas.
The use of these mineral sources as drinking water, baths, and spa treatments, has played an important role in medicine and can be traced back as one of the oldest forms of treatment. Natural spas in Slovakia are considered serious medical treatment, but they also provide an affordable way to relax, unwind, and even receive treatment from a physician. Each spa location uses water considered beneficial to specific health conditions. Mud baths, massages, and other restorative therapies are also utilized.
Because of their benefits and affordability, natural spas represent a huge slice of tourism in Slovakia, with many people flocking to regenerate, heal, and cleanse. The spas can be split into three main categories; balneological spas, climatic spas, and mixed spas.
Balneological Spas
Balneological spas specialise in the treatment of illness or disease through bathing, massage, relaxation, and stimulation. They may also emphasize drinking local mineral water, which is said to have a taste similar to medicine. Slovakia is home to the world famous spa town of Piešťany, which is located on Spa Island.
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The Napolean Spa in Piešťany
The combination of hot mineral springs and sulphuric medicinal mud are sought after for their healing powers. These thermal waters and muds are known to have a positive effect in the treatment of rheumatism, as well as other disorders that cause joint inflammation and degeneration. Piešťany offers Spa Island guests a complete package that features many cultural exhibits, sporting activities, and historic buildings.
Here are the highest recommended spa hotels in Piešťany:
Climatic Spas
Climatic spas are generally located in the most picturesque settings. Their location is found using a combination of natural conditions and the environment to provide especially clean air and healthy climates. These spas are ideal for treatment of the respiratory system and related illnesses.
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Hotel Patria in Štrbské Pleso
The climatic spa’s of Štrbské Pleso, situated in the High Tatras Mountains, are the highest spa in Slovakia at an altitude of 1,355 metres above sea level. The exquisite landscape of rolling hills, deep forests, and snow peaked mountains provide an ideal surrounding for stress relief. The spa’s use its natural surroundings to treat a wide variety of respiratory disorders including asthma and certain allergies.
Here are the highest recommended spa hotels in Štrbské Pleso:
Mixed Spas
Mixed Spas offer a combination of sublime natural surroundings and balneotherapy. These mixed spas are some of the oldest in Slovakia, with the treasured Bardejov Spa recording its first use in 1247. It opened for regular treatments in the 15th century and has enjoyed its share of famous occupants, including Marie Louise (Napoleon I’s wife) and Russian Tzar Alexander I.
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The Astoria Hotel which is directly opposite the Bardejov Spa
The spa is ideally located to gain the benefits of a unique microclimate. It is used in the treatment of many ailments, including the respiratory and digestive problems, mental fatigue, and circulation conditions. The spa area is totally self-contained with a shopping centre, cinema, post office, theatre, church, restaurants, mini-golf course, fitness centre, and many more amenities and activities provided.
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