At Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle")
nature has produced a sight of spectacular beauty. For thousands of years
an underground spring located deep in the earth has been pouring out streams
of hot mineral-saturated water. As it has flowed down the mountainside
the steaming water has hollowed enormous circular basins in the earth,
and their rich mineral content has coated them in a smooth layer of dazzlingly-white
calcareous rock. To the ancients such beauty, could only, mean that the
place was holy to the gods. Built near the natural hot springs, the grand
city of Hierapolis attracted a steady stream of pilgrims, who came to
bathe in the curative waters. Pamukkale is located 250 km from İzmir
and 20 km from Denizli.
Capacity
The Pamukkale hot springs flow at a rate of 400 litres per second. The facilities can accommodate about 50,000 bath-days and 50,000 beds on the basis of 600 people/day/bath.
Physio-chemical characteristics and indications
The mineral-rich Pamukkale hot springs are composed of
calcium-m
agnesium
sulphate and bicarbonate. They contain carbon dioxide and have a radioactive
content of 1,537 picokuri/litre or 56 bekerel/litre). Water temperature
is 36 to 38 oC with a pH of 6. Total mineral content is 2,430
mg/lt. The waters are used both for drinking and bathing. They, are recommended
for the treatment of rheumatic, dermatological and gynaecological diseases,
neurological and physical exhaustion, digestive maladies and nutrition
disorders.
Treatments and accommodations
Throughout history, Pamukkale has been a famous spa, with both baths and open pools set into the snow-white cliffs. Bath treatments take place in natural pools developed around the main hot springs. Hot mineral water spas have been opened at a number of new, and very comfortable hotels in the area. Total capacity, is 4,000 beds.
Hierapolis Thermal ***** ( 180 Rooms, 360 Beds)
Karahayıt-Pamukkale-Denizli
Tel: (0-258) 271 4105
Fax: (0-258) 262 4816
Hotel Ergür **** ( 164 Rooms, 330 Beds)
Karahayıt-Pamukkale-Denizli
Tel: (0-258) 271 4170
Fax: (0-258) 271 0146
Club Colossea **** (238 Rooms, 480 Beds)
Karahayıt-Pamukkale-Denizli
Tel: (0-258) 271 4373 - 271 4156
Fax: (0-258) 271 4050
Mihriban Polat Hotel **** (256 Rooms, 523 Beds)
Karahayıt-Pamukkale-Denizli
Tel: (0-258) 271 4111 - 271 4112 - 271 4110
Fax: (0-258) 27140 92
Pamukkale Richmond Hotel **** (264 Rooms, 488 Beds)
Karahayıt-Pamukkale-Denizli
Tel: (0-258) 271 4294
Fax: (0·258) 271 4078
Pam Hotel *** (158 Rooms, 523 Beds)
Karahayıt-Pamukkale-Denizli
Tel: (0-258) 271 4140-4149
Fax: (0-258) 271 4097
Lycus River Hotel *** (125 Rooms, 261 Beds)
Karahayıt-Pamukkale-Denizli
Tel: (0-258) 271 4341
Fax: (0-258) 271 4351
Hot Springs and Spas