Pamukkale Termal Otel
Pamukkale - Denizli, Turkey
- Location
- Pamukkale - Denizli, Turkey
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 36 °C
- pH
- 7.4
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
LowHigh
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
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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Meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, Pamukkale unfurls nearly 2,700 metres of dazzling white travertine terraces, shaped over millennia by 17 calcium-rich hot springs surfacing between 35 and 100°C. Atop the formation stands the ancient Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis, founded as a thermal spa as early as the 2nd century BC. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.
Insider tip — The white travertine terraces must be explored barefoot to protect this UNESCO-listed site. Don't miss the 'Cleopatra's Pool', available for an extra fee, where you swim among sunken ancient columns. Arrive in late afternoon to catch the golden light washing over the limestone cascades and the Hierapolis ruins above.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 36 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Avril|Mai|Juin|Juillet|Août|Septembre|Octobre.