Thermal Baths – Thermai Agiasmaton
The local thermal system of Agiasmata is utilized by DI.KE.X with the operation of the Thermal Baths.
Natural warm water is a mild and natural source of energy. They are managed in the context of sustainability, bearing capacity, and the proper use of natural resources. Thermal hydrotherapy is combined with wellness tourism.
Baths in Agiasmata of Chios operate in a comfortable space and offer rest, relaxation and pleasant stay. Their facilities include the hydrotherapy center and rooms for rent.
Diseases that treat
The hot thermal baths of Agiasmata are appropriate for diseases such as:
- Rheumatism
- Arthropathies
- Sciatica,
- Backaches
- Diseases of the nervous system
- Gynecological diseases
- Vascular diseases and diseases of the endocrine cycle
- Injuries-sprains-fractures- tendonitis
- Psoriasis, eczema fighting acne, adolescent dry skin
- Complete sports rehabilitation
Also:
The suspended particles and droplets of sea water in combination with the summer “meltemi”, create a microclimate for inhalation therapy.
The composition of water
The water is superheated mineral, weakly radioactive and thermal with precious minerals and salts (Ca-Mg-Na-K-HCO3-Cl-SO4). The temperature rises to 57 degree Celsius.
Tourism – Sights
The area is ideal for swimming on the remarkable beaches, hiking tourism, cycling routes, and natural explorations. Nearby attractions include the now inactive antimony mines, which are a valuable legacy of local history. The visitor can also discover the graphic churches of Agios Nikolaos and Agia Zoni.
Agiasmata meet all the requirements to become an important thermalism center, a place for thermal baths, thalassotherapy (inhalation therapy), drinking therapy, healing, prevention and rehabilitation, wellness and revitalization.
Agiasmata is located at the northernmost part of the island of Chios, about 55 kilometers away from the city of Chios.
The bounty of nature is pervasive in Agiasmata. It has endowed Agiasmata with a unique natural environment, a mixture of unpretentious and wild beauty, which combined with the ever present tranquility seduces and captivates the visitor.
The two sources of mineral waters and the sea, contribute to healing, wellness and rejuvenation of guests.
The hot thermal water springs at a temperature of 55 degrees Celsius and helps both in the treatment of several ailments, and in the wellness and rejuvenation of guests. Further, Leykandrias drinkable water that springs at a temperature of 21-22 degrees Celsius is also beneficial for the human body.
The name Agiasmata is directly related to the two water sources. Is the result of recognition of their medicinal properties from local residents, who in old times believed the two waters were simply “holy waters».
Finally, the sea. The north winds - in the summer called “meltemia” - force waves to ”break” with fury on the coast, thus creating, with the ”clouds” of droplets (iodine) filling the air, an ideal environment for lovers of thalassotherapy (inhalationtherapy), and an attractive environment for the romantics who become excited by the noise of splash, whereas writers, artists and intellectuals get inspired.