The ancient Greeks, and after them the Romans, knew a lot about pleasure! Take at least SPA - sanus per aqua, which translates as "health through water." This is perhaps the only way of recovery that will appeal to the most sophisticated hedonist. Ancient mythology is replete with many stories about living miraculous water that bubbles up from the ground, giving beauty and health.
In classical Greece, there were ancient baths at large houses and gymnasiums; during the Hellenistic period, they were used by the entire population of the city. In ancient Rome, the "spa" arose according to the Greek model and became the centers of social life.
Nowadays, many people do not associate holidays in Greece with hydrotherapy, but in vain. There are enough places in Greece where you can warm your body in mineral water and feel like a true patrician. Soft water envelops your body, relaxes your muscles, takes fussy thoughts away, gives bliss and health.
Agia Paraskevi
The thermal resort of Agia Paraskevi is located on the first "finger" of the Halkidiki peninsula, Kassandra, which makes it easy to combine a beach holiday and SPA. This is a modern wellness complex where you can spend the whole day swimming in the outdoor pool overlooking the bay, visiting the hammam or getting a massage. The complex was renovated not so long ago and now it is a Spa center of a completely European level. On the outdoor terrace there are sun loungers where you can relax between swims. The view from the terrace is amazing: the rocks, the sea and the endless sky. There is a bar where you can order drinks, snacks and ice cream. Be careful, visiting thermal springs brings back a special taste to life, and with it comes a brutal appetite.
Services provided by the center:
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Individual baths
- Hydromassage
- Sauna
- Turkish sauna
- Massage and physiotherapy
The thermal complex has a website, where you can learn more about the chemical composition of water and find out what diseases this water helps with.
Next to the building is an observation deck with a breathtaking view of the spa and the scenic cliffs. And downstairs there's a bar and tavern where you can spend time with a romantic view of the sea.
Working mode
"Thermal" season: April - December, but it is better to check first, they can work all year round.
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday, from 09:00 to 20:00
Rates
Swimming pool for adults – 8 EUR per person
Children's swimming pool – 6 EUR
Massage – from 30 EUR/30 min.
Sauna – from 10 EUR/hour (one session is 30 minutes)
You can buy a subscription for 10 visits. All prices are better to clarify on the website.
Location
You can get from Thessaloniki by regional KTEL buses, or by using an individual transfer . The distance from Thessaloniki is 120 km, and from Macedonia Airport - 100 km. You can also rent a car and go not only to Loutra, but also to visit neighboring villages, visit the clean beaches of Kassandra.
In the village itself, on the main road, there is a sign leading to the Spa.
Adviсe
- Despite the months of work declared on the official website, we recommend that you double check the opening hours of the Spa before visiting.
- It is ideal to dedicate some cloudy day to the thermal baths.
