Hitit Ayaş Termal&Spa
Ayaş, Ankara, Turkey
- Location
- Ayaş, Ankara, Turkey
- Water type
- bicarbonate, calcium-rich, thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Hitit Ayaş Termal & Spa in Ayaş, Ankara province, draws calcium-rich bicarbonate water at 40°C with a pH of 8. A steam room, kessa scrub, beldi soap and massage make up the wellness offer here.
Insider tip — Hitit Ayaş Termal & Spa in Ayaş district, Ankara — named after the ancient Hittites who dominated central Anatolia from 1700–1200 BC and whose empire's core lay across modern Ankara province. Ayaş thermal springs have exceptionally high mineralisation: 9,042 mg/L (among Turkey's richest), with Na-Ca-HCO₃-SO₄ water at 30–51°C, pH 8, containing iron, magnesium and aluminium. Only 83 km from Ankara and used medicinally for centuries.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate & calcium-rich & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.