Yalova Hot Springs

These hot springs have a natural water outlet with a flow rate of 15 litres per second and potential capacity of 1,651 person/day/bath. The water composition is made up of sodium chloride, calcium sulfate and fluoride and has a temperature of 57 to 60C and pH of between 7.3-7.6 with a mineral content of 1,435 mg/lt total. The waters are suitable for both bathing and drinking and are known for their therapeutic qualities, particularly for rheumatic diseases, digestive maladies, neurological and urological disorders and metabolic problems. Facilities here include open and covered pools, baths, massage, underwater massage and drinking cures. The spa also has hotels, a first-class restaurant, cafeteria and a very attractive park and forest. Yalova can be reached using the road between Istanbul-Yalova and Bursa and there is also car and passenger ferries available with a regular schedule between Istanbul and Yalova (50 minutes journey).