Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
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Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Iran possesses one of the world's richest collections of natural hot springs and mineral water sources, reflecting the country's position on active tectonic boundaries where the Arabian and Eurasian plates converge. From the volcanic landscapes of Azerbaijan Province in the northwest to the sulphurous springs near the Caspian coast and the thermal sources of the Alborz and Zagros mountain ranges, Iran's thermal heritage is both geographically vast and historically ancient. Persian culture has long celebrated mineral waters within a thermal tradition associated with well-being, with traditional bathhouses (hammams) and spring resorts (ābgarm) deeply embedded in Iranian social tradition. Iran's natural hot springs offer adventurous travellers extraordinary geological diversity combined with one of the world's oldest and most sophisticated civilisations as their cultural backdrop.
Insider tip — This mountain thermal spring in Isfahan Province rises from the folded Zagros limestone belt at the heart of the Iranian plateau, where bicarbonate-rich waters emerge at moderate temperatures amid arid highland scenery. The turquoise domes and minarets of Isfahan city, one of the world's most beautifully preserved historic urban centers, lie within a half-day's drive. Autumn visits offer pleasant temperatures and the ochre hues of the surrounding desert mountains.