Ilıca kaplıcaları
Ilica, Aegean Region, Turkey
- Location
- Ilica, Aegean Region, Turkey
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Ilıca Kaplıcaları — meaning 'Warm Spring Thermal Baths' — takes its name from 'ilıca,' a Turkish word denoting a naturally warm or tepid spring, widely used as a place-name across Turkey wherever geothermal water creates a welcoming bathing environment. The facility draws on these naturally warm mineral springs to offer therapeutic kaplıca bathing in the tradition that has shaped Turkish wellness culture for millennia. The comforting warmth and mineral content of the waters provide relief for a range of conditions from rheumatism to skin disorders, in the unpretentious style of the traditional Anatolian hot spring.
Insider tip — Ilıca Kaplıcaları is a thermal complex anchored in the Menderes plain, near Uşak, the territory of a continuous thermal civilization since Phrygian antiquity. The 40°C thermal waters have been prized for their soothing qualities for centuries. Visitors especially appreciate the outdoor pools shaded by black pines, where the steam mingles with the resinous scents of inland Anatolia.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
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.