Kangal Balikli Kaplica
Kangal, Sivas, Turkey
- Location
- Kangal, Sivas, Turkey
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 36 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Balancing
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Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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In Kangal, in Turkey's Sivas province, the thermal pools — known for the small fish that nibble bathers' skin — reach 36°C. The facility offers indoor and outdoor spaces along with a sauna.
Insider tip — Kangal Balikli Kaplica is famous across Turkey for its pools inhabited by Garra rufa fish that nibble away dead skin while bathers soak in mildly radioactive thermal water at 36-38°C. The remote Anatolian setting in the Sivas highlands means the facility remains authentically local, with separate gender sections and traditional changing rooms. The fish treatment is particularly sought for psoriasis relief. Plan the half-day drive from Sivas through rolling plateau farmland early to arrive before midday.
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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 thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Octobre-avril.