Kahraman maraş ılıca
Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
- Temperature
- 45 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Kahraman maraş ılıca in Kahramanmaraş province draws sulfurous water at 45°C with a pH of 6.5. A steam room, kessa scrub, beldi soap and massage are available on site.
Insider tip — Kahramanmaraş Ilıca thermal spring area — one of the geothermal resources of a province whose name honours ('Kahraman' = hero) the fierce resistance to French occupation in 1920. The Ilıca springs emerge at 41–48°C in a highland forest setting (~1,000 m above sea level), offering sulfurous mineral water (pH 8.2, 270 mg/L) used for rheumatic and skin conditions. The springs sit above a city whose streets are lined with pepper sellers, ice cream artisans and Dulkadirli-era mosques.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 45 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.