Bath Spa Hotel

LOUTRA ELEFTHERON

The bath spa hotel Loutra Eleftheron is situated in a beautiful green valley, stretching inland from the beach along a clear river where you can see turtles and trouts swimming, 20 minutes drive from Eleftheres.

The place has been run by the authorities for many years, and the service has been very simple and basic.

Most of the buildings are in desperate need of some restoration and there are constant discussion on how to get this done - and whether one should give the place to a private developer or keep it on official hands.

I am telling you this so that you know that the place might have changed from how I describe it! I´ll try to stay updated and update this page, too.

The main natural spring here is called "The Source of Alexander the Great", named after the Macedonia king because it is said that some 2000 years ago he came riding pass this place, had a dip in the hot water and felt rejuvenated and energetic. And who knows - it might actually be true?

Today, the place contains of three springs, with temperature from 36 to 41 degrees Celsius. As a beginner, you start with a fifteen minutes dip in the coldest bath, which is situated in the building on the top picture. Here you have your own private cabinet with a huge bath tub, where you lie for the required time under running water.

The waters contains sulphate and other minerals and have a proved positive effect on rheumatism, arthritis and muscle pains.

In Greece it's common the the doctor will write you a prescription to mineral bath for several health problems.

My mother in law used to come here for a couple of weeks every year, taking healing baths for all her pains and aches twice a day. She used to stay in the hotel and this was her annual "housewife" holiday, where she´d meet the same people year after year.

The location also has a restaurant and from time to time an orchestra comes to play - as no Greek will ever be to ill to dance!

There´s also an outdoor natural spring, further up from the hotel area (follow the path of the left side of the river.) Here you can have a hot bath under the open sky - it feels amazing to sit here, especially when it rains.

As I said: I don´t know what will happen to this place - it could absolutely need an upgrade and could become a great attraction for this area.

Even though the fading glory is beautiful in itself...

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