| | | Hot Springs around the World

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1 Types of Hot Springs
2 Hot Springs in Uruguay
3 Southern California Hot Springs
4 Canadian and Mexican Hot Springs
5 Hot Springs in Bali
6 Hot Springs in Japan and South Korea
7 Turkish Hot Springs
8 European Hot Springs
9 References

Types of Hot Springs

There are various types of hot springs dotted around the world. These might include municipal hot springs, private hot springs or open-air hot springs which expand into the greens. Hot springs also differ in terms of temperature variations. Certain hot springs feature a temperature range of 40 to 46 degrees, which is best suited for hot spring bathing. The lukewarm waters feature a temperature range of 38 degrees or lower. Usually the peak seasons for hot spring resorts are from March to September.

Hot Springs in Uruguay

Uruguay has many hot spring resorts. About 8 km. from Salto City is one of the most famous hot spring resorts, Hot Springs of Dayman, and features high water temperatures, maximum reaching up to 46 degrees. Visitors really enjoy their hot spring baths in this area. This hot spring features almost 40 hotels, camping sites, villas and restaurants. To cater to various preferences, the area also features a reange of hot spring pools with varying water temperatures. Another 80 km. from Salto City is the Hot Springs of Arapey. This hot spring features a wide variety of hot spring pools ranging from athletic pools to pools for kids as well. This again has varying temperatures, thereby offering more variety and selection options. The hot springs of Arapey has seven hotels and camping sites, making it an ideal relaxation retreat.

The Hot Springs of Salto Grande (10 km from Salto City), features a temperature range of up to 45 degrees. For visitors looking for lower temperatures, there are the hot springs of Almiron where the temperature is as low as 34 degrees. This is by far the hottest spring that has salty water. The scenic beauty of this area is truly captivating, replete with mountain huts and motels that can accommodate approximately 70 people. Camping sites are another added attraction of this hot spring.

The hot springs of San Nicanor features the bounty of nature coupled with red clay roads, ranch buildings, camping sites and mountain huts. Here the water temperature goes as low as 38 degrees.

Southern California Hot Springs

Southern California is particularly famous for the wide variety of hot springs it has to offer. The Deep Creek Hot Springs in Hesperia, CA is a cluster of hot springs in the high desert. This place is best for visitors who prefer hot springs sans clothing. The pristine surroundings, clear waters and ideal temperatures (105 degrees F) make it an ideal vacation retreat.

The Skyes Hot Springs in Monterey, CA features a group of hot spring pools coupled with camp grounds in a forested coastal range. Here the water temperatures average about 100 degrees F. Summer weekends are the perfect time to visit this place. The Miracle Hot Springs at Lake Isabella, CA offers many different hand-built pools. The hottest spring pool features a temperature of 120 degrees. The Saline Valley hot spring is located in a low desert environment. Construction of concrete tubs, a shower, an outhouse, and a camp have been included here. The upper hot springs are more primitive.

The Hot Creek hot spring is by far the most famous and frequently visited hot spring and is located in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Visitors need to swim through a cold and seemingly freezing stream of water in order to get to it. Due to excessive geothermal activity in this region, visitors are advised to exercise extreme caution.

Canadian and Mexican Hot Springs

In Canada, the Jasper National Park and Banff National Park are equipped with some well-known hot springs and are easily accessible to the average tourist.

Mexico features a wide variety of hot springs all across the country. Among the commercially developed varieties, the hot springs near Puebla are highly preferred.

Hot Springs in Bali

Bali is by far the most popular hot spring vacation spot, and many of these spots are considered holy as well. Locals bathe in these holy hot springs and many have been developed into temples. The Air Banjar, located near Lovina, is a hot spring destination open to locals and foreigners alike and features stone mouth carvings where hot water flows into the pools.

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Hot Springs in Japan and South Korea

The top three and most popular hot spring resorts in Japan are Atami (Kanto), Beppu (Kyushu), and Shirahama (Kansai). Dogo Onsen is one of the oldest hot springs of Japan. Hakkaido’s Noboribetsu is one of the largest in Japan. For visitors who prefer secluded hot springs should consider the Iya Valley (Shikoku), Yagen Valley (Tohoku) and Oku-Hida (Chubu) as their hot spring hideaways.

Korea’s Busan's Hurshimchung spa is among the top and the largest spa complex in the world. Besides this, Korea’s Oncheon hot spring is also very famous among both locals and tourists alike.

Turkish Hot Springs

The Hierapolis hot springs are especially popular in Turkey and is surrounded by picturesque beauty. While most of the pools are large enough to soak your feet, the larger varieties are deep enough to soak up to your knees.

European Hot Springs

Most of the hot springs in Austria have been commercially developed. Towns like Bad Gastein feature amazing hot spring facilities including saunas, pools, rehab centers, and high end hotels.

The Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik in Iceland features translucent, blue water and features a temperature range of 100°F/40°C and is a highly popular hot spring tourist destination.

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Italy is especially bestowed with well-known thermal baths including those on the island of Pantelleria. The island of Vulcano is equipped with a “mud bath,” which is believed to have therapeutic properties.

Spain again is haven to deep-soaking pools and the traditional steam style rooms. The country is dotted with an array of natural hot springs including Granada.

England is famous for the hot springs at Bath. The Thermae Springs offers a developed spring to tourists and visitors.