Bademli Deniz Ilıcası

About Bademli Deniz Ilıcası

Bademli Deniz Ilıcası, also called Bademli Ilıcası, is a natural hot spring on the seashore near Bademli village in Dikili, north of İzmir. Visit İzmir says it was formerly known as the Aiolis spring and lies at the end of Kalem Island, reached by passing through olive groves. What to expect The springs have a history reaching back to ancient times and have been shaped into pools. Visit İzmir describes it as one of the rare thermal areas in Turkey with no facility built around it, because the area has been declared a protected site. That means no changing rooms, cafés or attendants: this is an open, informal place to soak. The water - Visit İzmir gives the spring water as reaching up to 65 degrees, with sea water near the springs at about 42 degrees. - The provincial culture and tourism directorate lists the spring as 15 km from Dikili, with water of about 45 degrees containing arsenic and hydro-acetate. - Locally the water is believed to help with aches, rheumatism, kidney stones and skin complaints. These are traditional beliefs, not medical advice. Good to know Because the water is hot and contains arsenic, take care, keep children supervised and avoid drinking it. Bring water, shade and anything you need, as there are no services on site, and leave the protected area as you found it.