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Kyllini Thermal Peloponnese

Kyllini, Elis, Peloponnese, Greece
Kyllini Thermal Peloponnese
Location
Kyllini, Elis, Peloponnese, Greece
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
38 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Kyllini Thermal is located in the coastal municipality of Kyllini in the Elis regional unit of the western Peloponnese, Greece, where chloride-rich thermal mineral springs emerge near the shores of the Ionian Sea in a landscape associated since antiquity with the sacred traditions of a region that also contains ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games. The sodium-chloride mineral composition of Kyllini's thermal waters carries properties valued in the Greek therapeutic tradition for cardiovascular wellness, skin conditioning, and the relief of musculoskeletal and rheumatic conditions, drawing visitors to this coastal spa in a tradition that predates modern balneology by millennia. The Kyllini peninsula's position as the embarkation point for the Ionian Islands and its medieval Chlemoutsi Castle—one of the Peloponnese's finest Frankish fortresses—frame this thermal destination within a landscape of extraordinary historical and maritime significance on the western edge of mainland Greece.

Insider tip — Kyllini Thermal Springs emerge on the western Peloponnesian coast near the ruins of the medieval Frankish castle of Chlemoutsi, combining archaeological heritage with natural balneology. The warm sulfurous water filters through sandy ground and is particularly popular with Greek families seeking relief from skin and joint conditions during summer. The adjacent Ionian coastline offers some of Greece's least-crowded swimming beaches immediately accessible after bathing. The small spa infrastructure is rustic and locally operated, offering an authentic alternative to commercialized resort spas.
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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 sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).