Ikaria Thermal Baths Therma
Therma, Ikaria Island, Greece
- Location
- Therma, Ikaria Island, Greece
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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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.
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The Therma thermal baths, on the Greek island of Ikaria, offer open-air bathing in sulfurous water reaching 38°C. The site, valued for its wild, unadorned setting facing the Aegean Sea, remains simple and low-key.
Insider tip — Ikaria's Therma village is renowned for some of Europe's most radioactive thermal springs, but its outdoor pools emptying directly into the Aegean at 38°C are the real attraction. The informal open-air rock pools at the sea's edge are free and uncrowded at dawn. Ikaria's famous longevity is often attributed partly to regular thermal bathing by the local population.
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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: Octobre-avril.