There are hot springs on all continents and in many countries around the world. Countries that are renowned for their hot springs include Turkey, Honduras, Canada, Chile, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Bulgaria, Japan, Taiwan, New Zealand, India, Romania, Fiji, and the United States, but there are interesting and unique hot springs in many other places as well.
There are thirteen developed and undeveloped hot spring pools in Eswatini. All are sulphur springs with temperatures ranging from 26 °C to 52 °C.[2]
At least 15 geothermal areas exist in Tanzania.[4]
There are more than 275 hot springs registered in Chile.
There are numerous hot springs in Greenland:
See main article: List of hot springs in the United States.
See main article: List of hot springs in Colorado.
A list of 1661 hot springs can be found on the NOAA Thermal Springs List for the United States.[11] The same list with added notes and links can be found on the USA Hotsprings Database.[12]
See main article: List of hot springs and mineral springs of Bhutan.
Geological Survey of India has found 17 hot springs in Gujarat:[18]
All these hot springs have a high sulfur content and are located near the river banks. The average temperature of the water in these hot springs is .
See main article: List of hot springs in Japan. Being located in the "Pacific Ring of Fire", Japan is in a volcanic region, and is home to many hot springs. The onsen (a Japanese word for "hot spring") plays a notable role in Japanese culture.
In March 2003 it was reported that there were 3,102 spa resorts in 2,292 municipalities in Japan. There were also 15,400 lodging facilities with 6,740 public hot spring baths. About 138 million people a year visit these facilities.[22]
Noted hot springs areas in Japan
Disputed territory between Japan and Russia:
Various hot springs, all nonvolcanic. They include the following.
About 10 thermal springs have been identified in Sri Lanka.[23]
See main article: Hot springs in Taiwan.
There are over 280 hot springs in Vietnam.[24]
| Spring | Region | Temperature °C max. (min.) | Type of mineral spring[27] | Alleged therapeutic properties[28] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agiasmata spring | Chios | 57.5 | Endocrine and musculoskeletal system, degenerative arthritis, rheumatisms, spondyloarthritis, lumbago, sciatica, ankylosis, gynecological ailments, vasculopathies, tendonitis etc. | ||
| Agios Fokas | Kos | 46 (45) | Balneotherapy for ailments of the musculoskeletal and integumentary system | ||
| Agistro[29] | Serres | 39 (34) | Hydrotherapy for rheumatism | ||
| Ikaria | 47.8 | Radioactive | |||
| Ikaria | 40 | Radioactive super warm spring | |||
| Edipsos | Evia | 80 (57) | Saline water spring | Chronic rheumatisms, degenerative arthritis, spondyloarthritis, neuritis, sciatica, lumbago, post trauma ankylosis and deformations, gynecological ailments | |
| Eftalou | Lesvos | 46 (43) | Hydrotherapy for chronic rheumatisms, arthritis, sciatica, lumbago, neuralgia, lymphatism, kidney grains, cholelithiasis, gynecological ailments, chest ailments, myositis, chronic degenerative arthritis, injuries, post surgery phase for hemorrhoids, paradontopathia, leucorrhea, skin ailments | ||
| Eleftheron thermal spa | Kavala | Alkaline saline water spring | |||
| Genisaia (Potamia) | Xanthi | 70 (55) | Chronic rheumatisms, gynecological ailments, neuralgia, neuritis, allergic skin ailments | ||
| Kaiafas | Ilia | 33.5 (32) | H2S saline water spring | Rheumatisms, autoimmune ailments, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, fibromyalgia, skin ailments | |
| Kalymnos | Kalymnos | 38.1 | Arthritis, rheumatisms, sciatica, lumbago | ||
| Kamena Vourla | Fthiotida | 42 (30) | Radioactive saline water spring | Balneotherapy for ailments of the musculoskeletal and integumentary system | |
| Kimolos | Kimolos | 46 | |||
| Kolpou Geras | Lesvos | 39.7 | Rheumatisms, arthritis, neurological ailments, chronic injuries | ||
| Kyllini | Ilia | H2S saline water | |||
| Kythnos | Kyklades | 38–52 | Chalybeate acid water spring | Chronic and subacute rheumatisms, gynecological ailments, arthritis, neuralgia, skin ailments, cervical syndrome, lumbago- sciatica etc. syndromes, chronic gout Agioi Anargyroi saline spring: 38 °C; Kakavos ferrous spring:52 °C | |
| Lagadas[30] | Thessaloniki | 39 | Akratothermi | Balneotherapy for rheumatism, arthritis, gynecological disorders, skin diseases, kidney diseases | |
| Lakkos Adamanta | Kyklades (Milos) | 38 | Chronic rheumatisms, arthritis, gynecological ailments, neuralgia, neuritis | ||
| Ikaria | 58 | ||||
| Loutraki | Korinthia | 30 | Slightly warm – saline water, hypotonic | Hydrotherapy for chronic rheumatisms, chronic rheumatoid arthritis, spondylarthrite, sciatica, infections of the skin, allergic skin ailments, psoriasis, eczema | |
| Mandraki | Nisyros | 48 | Rheumatisms, arthritis, gynecological ailments, ailments of the circulatory system | ||
| Methana | Attiki | Sulphurous brine water spring, warm | |||
| Nea Apollonia | Thessaloniki | 57 (38) | Balneotherapy for rheumatism, arthritis, peripheral nerve disorders, gynecological disorders, fractures, sprains | ||
| Nigrita's Thermes | Serres | 56 (25) | Alkaline carbonated water spring | Balneotherapy for arthritis, rheumatisms, skin ailments, gynecological ailments. Mineral water drinking therapy for ailments of the gastrointestinal system. | |
| Palia Kameni hot springs | Kyklades (Santorini) | ||||
| Paranesti Thermia | Drama | 54 | |||
| Platystomo | Fthiotida | 32 | Alkaline sulphurous spring | Hydrotherapy for rheumatisms, arthritis, skin ailments, gynecological ailments | |
| Polichnitos | Lesvos | 92 (67) | Rheumatisms, arthritis, sciatica, gynecological ailments, neuritis, skin ailments | ||
| Pozar Spa[31] | Pella | 37 | Balneotherapy for rheumatism, arthritis, peripheral nerve disorders, gynecological and skin diseases, sprains, fractures | ||
| Psarotherma | Samothraki | 100 | Rheumatoid arthritis, chronic rheumatisms, gynecological ailments, peripheral vasculopathies, secondary skin ailments, obesity | ||
| Sedes | Thessaloniki | 38 (32) | Rheumatisms, arthritis, ailments of the peripheral nerves, skin ailments, post trauma conditions, gynecological ailments | ||
| Sidirokastro | Serres | 55 (43.7) | Rheumatisms, spondylitis, spilled disc, neuralgia, myalgia, sciatica, joint ailments, gynecological ailments | ||
| Smokovo | Karditsa | 42 | Alkaline sulphurous spring | Chronic rheumatisms, arthritis, ailments of the respiratory system, ailments of the digestive system, skin ailments, endocrine failures, gynecological ailments | |
| Spilaio Ikarias | Ikaria | 54 | |||
| Therma Lemnou[32] | Lemnos | 43 (39) | Hydrotherapy for rheumatisms, arthropathy, arthritis, osteoporosis, spondyloarthritis, kidney stones, cholelithiasis | ||
| Thermopylae spring | Fthiotida | 40 | H2S saline water spring, warm | Rheumatisms, gynecological ailments and ailments of the peripheral nerves | |
| Traianoupoli | Evros | 52 (51) | Balneotherapy for ailments of the integumentary system and the musculoskeletal system, as well as for rheumatisms and autoimmune diseases | ||
| Vouliagmeni | Attiki | Saline water spring, hypertonic | |||
| Ypati Baths | Fthiotida | 32 | H2S saline water spring | Ailments and syndromes of the vessels, arterial hypertension, ailments of the heart and the skin, chronic ailments of the nervous system |
123 hot springs with temperature above 25 degrees C (77 degrees F)[37]
See main article: List of geothermal springs in the United Kingdom. There are many geothermal springs in the UK, but the hot springs found in the town of Bath, Somerset[46] [47] [48] [49] are the only true hot springs (defined as those hotter than 37 degrees C):
Other thermal or warm springs in the UK include:[48]
Hot springs can be found in all six states of Australia as well as the Northern Territory, but apparently not Australian Capital Territory.[56]
Hot springs are in the town of Savusavu where local people use the hot springs to cook their food. Some of the springs are situated on the beach and steam can be seen rising from the water at low tide.
See main article: Hot springs in New Zealand. There are numerous hot springs in New Zealand, predominantly in the Taupō Volcanic Zone, and in particular around Rotorua. Well known springs outside the Taupō Volcanic Zone include:
It is common to create parks around hot springs: