Thermes
Thermes, Xanthi, Eastern Macedonia, Greece
- Location
- Thermes, Xanthi, Eastern Macedonia, Greece
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
LowHigh
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Thermes is a former community in the Xanthi regional unit, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Myki, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 90.014 km2. It consists of the villages Ano Thermes, Thermes, Meses Thermes, Medousa, Kidaris, Diasparto, and Kottani. The population of Thermes was around 1396 inhabitants in 1991. In 2021, the population decreased to 646 inhabitants. Thermes is popular for its hot spas, which can be found all around the area.
Insider tip — Thermes is a small village in the Rhodope Mountains of northeastern Greece in the Xanthi regional unit, renowned for its natural thermal springs that emerge at the foot of forested slopes near the Bulgarian border. The waters have been used since Ottoman times and are known for their bicarbonate-thermal character. The village retains a quiet, authentic atmosphere with simple bath facilities and mountain hiking trails nearby.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).