Slovenia

Slovenian spas based on natural healing factors, such as thermal waters, mother water (highly concentrated seawater), seawater, mud and the mid-mountain marine, Pannonian and pre-Alpine microclimate, in some spas there are holistic medical centers, in others, you will find centers that deal with diseases and specific conditions, e.g., centers of cardiovascular illnesses, centers for menopause and andropause, centers for multiple sclerosis, for incontinence problems, for rehabilitation after breast reconstruction and many others.

Regions

Slovenia divided into 12 regions that boast the proximity of very different landscapes: on one side you can observe the sea and on the other the high mountains; going up through the woods you can see the green plains. Spas mainly located in 4 regions: Štajerska, Pomurje, Primorska, and Dolenjska.

Thermal Centers

Terme Portorož located on the Adriatic coast, it is the center of excellence in Slovenia and one of the best in Europe for thalassotherapy. The large and luxurious resort includes several centers, including the Thalasso Center, the Medical and Physiotherapy Center, the specialized centers for oriental treatments, the Sauna Park, the Thermal Recreation Center with various pools and other services. The natural factors used in the treatments are salt mud, thermo-mineral water, mother water (high concentration seawater), seawater, and the sea climate. The Terme Portorose is ideal for the treatment of inflammatory rheumatic diseases, extra-articular and degenerative rheumatism, post-traumatic and postoperative conditions, disorders and dermatological and otorhinolaryngological diseases, phonasthenia, diseases of the genitourinary tract, neurosis.

Terme Olimia in Podčetrtek: Podčetrtek located in the eastern part of the country. The Olimia spa offers thermal relaxation combined with sports activities. It boasts extensive wellness centers and resorts with modern facilities and a high-quality treatment level. Here rises the magnesium-calcium-hydrogen carbonate thermal water. The Olimia spas indicated for the treatment of dermatological diseases, rheumatic diseases of the osteoarticular system, traumatic and postoperative conditions, traumas of the peripheral nervous system, and states of psycho-physical stress. Olimia's approach combines 50 years of experience of world-renowned experts in the field of vertebrae rehabilitation.

Rogaška Slatina located in eastern Slovenia, amid hills and woods, it is the largest Slovenian medical Spa and one of the most important in central Europe. They are the only spas in Slovenia that treat gastroenterological and metabolic disorders, thanks to the extraordinary mineral water Donat Mg, the natural mineral water with the highest concentration of magnesium in the world. It is useful in treating the digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems. The center boasts the high quality of the services offered, provided according to international standards of excellence. It also includes a Spa and wellness center, swimming pool and fitness center.

Rimske Toplice ("The Roman Baths") located in eastern Slovenia, the city owes its name to the Romans, who exploited the benefits of its thermal waters. The spa complex equipped with two swimming pools, a spa, and a wellness center. It is famous for the unusually high concentration of minerals in thermal waters, in which there is a rare combination of minerals to find: calcium, boron, selenium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iron and hydrogen carbonate. They are useful in alleviating, e.g., gynecological disorders, post-traumatic and postoperative conditions, nervous system disorders.

Bled is located in the northwestern part of Slovenia. The lake, the green woods, and the Julian Alps form a charming backdrop. The baths frequented since the mid-1800s for their thermal waters containing calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, sulfur chloride, iron oxide carbonate, and other mineral salts. In the thermal baths are treated diseases of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, nervous system and psycho-physical stress.

Laško is located in central Slovenia in the Štajerska region. The Thermana Laško spa distinguished by a long tradition of rehabilitation of patients with problems of the osteoarticular apparatus, part of the hotel Laško Therapeutic Center is organized in a rehabilitation care department and designed for guests who need care and assistance in daily activities. The thermal water is rich in magnesium, calcium, sodium and hydrogen carbonate, and used in balneotherapy and hydrophilic treatment. In addition to thermal treatments, the center has a wide range of facilities and services dedicated to relaxation and fun: the large thermal playground with indoor and outdoor pools, slides, water games, areas for children. The Terme Laško, therefore, becomes an ideal destination for all generations.

Ptuj is located in the north-eastern part, next to the oldest town core of Slovenia, nestled between the hills and vineyards. The Thermal Park boasts over 4200 m² of water spaces with the most significant slides in Slovenia. It is classified as aerothermal alkaline water, abundant in hydrogen carbonate. In the Ptuj Spas degenerative, metabolic and extra-articular rheumatism, post-traumatic and postoperative states, neurosis and psycho-physical stress treated.

Strunjan rises to the south of the Slovenian coast characterized by high cliffs and beautiful beaches. Thalasso Strunjan thalassotherapy center exploits the positive effects of local healing factors: climate, heated seawater, mud, seaweed, and local sea salt. The luxurious and renowned center equipped with numerous specialist clinics and services dedicated to relaxation and well-being. He specialized in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory, osteoarticular, and postoperative and post-traumatic states. It also offers diet and anti-stress programs.

Terme 3000, Moravske Toplice rises in the plain of the Premurje near the border with Austria and Hungary, it is one of the most renowned spas in Slovenia equipped with a large water park ideal for families. The baths are internationally known thanks to the particular healing water classified as the thermal, thermal hydrogen carbonate water of the Terme 3000 and the Vivat thermal spa, or the renowned "black water", unique for the presence of hydrocarbons from the subsoil, is the hottest from Slovenia (72 ° C) and is used in the treatment of degenerative rheumatism, extra-articular and chronic; traumatic and postoperative states, chronic obstructive pathologies of the respiratory system, dermatological diseases.

Radenci is located in the north-eastern region of Slovenia. Radenska mineral water with a high natural CO2 content, is one of the most abundant mineral waters in Europe. The health center offers swimming pools, water games, and saunas. In the center, equipped with the most modern equipment for 3D ultrasound diagnostics, a high-level medical team takes care of effectively treating diseases of the circulatory system, metabolic dysfunctions, urinary tract diseases, etc. Besides, mud with high sulfur content is used in treatments to relieve muscle pain and chronic skin irritations.

Čatež is located in the southeast of Slovenia on the bank of the Sava river, in the plain surrounded by hills, they boast the largest water park in the country of around 12,000 m². The Saunas Park covers 1500 m². The baths are home to acrato-thermal water springs famous for their unique properties, being rich in calcium, magnesium, hydrogen carbonate. The Spa houses the first Slovenian therapeutic center for the treatment of diseases of the osteoarticular and nervous system, with a department dedicated to the rehabilitation of athletes. The center has a hospital ward and medical assistance 24 hours a day with experts in physiatry, neurosurgery and orthopedics.

The Slovenian baths boast a history dating back to different historical periods, the first founded by the ancient Romans. The healing waters of Slovenia linked to numerous legends and stories. Almost every Spa has its own legend concerning the discovery of the springs. At one end of Slovenia, the water with miraculous powers had been discovered by the mythological horse Pegasus, on the other hand, the ladies rejuvenated with the help of spring water.

Slovenian thermalism, as we know it today, dates back to the early nineteenth century, when the healing properties of local waters scientifically ascertained. Around the springs, mostly in the east of Slovenia, the first thermal establishments were built with annexed services to host visitors, including the exponents of the European aristocracy and rulers, e.g., the Bourbons, the Habsburgs or Napoleon Bonaparte. Thermalism in Slovenia, as in other European countries, was initially curative.

From the beginning of the 1900s, the spa resorts were transformed from health centers into resorts and social life, becoming a tourist product, recognized as thermal stations and cities able to attract customers from distant places. They frequented by members of the high society and aristocracy.

The two world wars interrupted the arrival of the tourists who left in the post-war period when the thermal centers increased thanks to the new geological drilling method, which allowed the creation of new springs. The 1960s saw the modernization and creation of tourist facilities and the arrival of international tourists, mainly from Austria, Germany, and Italy.

The consequence of the Balkan Wars in the 1990s was the drastic decline in tourism in Slovenia. The government subsequently encouraged the development of traditional spas towards a new model of holistic centers that include prevention and wellness services. The result was, for example, the construction of large indoor and outdoor pools fed with thermal water and used for fun and no longer solely for treatment. At the beginning of 2000, the political situation stabilized and the tourist industry followed a new development towards the high-quality tourist product, focusing on some sectors, including the spa one.

Slovenia is a small European country bordering on Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia. Despite being territorially not very extensive, it presents a unique environmental diversity and landscape of rare beauty. It is the only country in Europe that unites the Alps and the Mediterranean region, the Pannonian Plain and the Karst. In each of the twelve regions, you can enjoy the beneficial effects of thermal water, favorable climatic conditions, and the uncontaminated natural environment: there are an alpine, lagoon, and marine areas. Slovenia is the second greenest country in Europe, after Finland. Over a third of the territory includes protected areas and over half is occupied by woods. The climate is equally varied.

In recent years, the country has been investing heavily in the development of spas, in particular in the modernization of the thermal structures that become the flagship of the thermal tourism offer. The number of tourists attracted each year is growing, not only for its natural beauty and for its equipped spas, but also for its excellent value for money (source: Tourism in Numbers 2016, I Feel Slovenia).

Slovenia is famous for its thermal and mineral healing waters. It possesses as many as 87 springs of thermal waters and minerals scattered all over the territory, which are distinguished by the various properties that serve to treat as many different diseases, for example. Cardiovascular diseases, of the osteoarticular apparatus, of the gastrointestinal system and so on. Among the natural Slovenian healing resources, we can also include the mother water (highly concentrated seawater), seawater, mud and the mid-mountain marine, Pannonian, and pre-Alpine microclimate.

Slovenia offers wellness and relaxation at 360 °: here everyone can find the Spa and the hotel suitable for their needs. The country has a wide range of spas that, although different from one another, can be summarized in three distinctive features: nature, the centenary traditions of care and the most modern approaches to medicine. They are suitable for those who travel for therapeutic purposes, for those who want to prevent diseases or to preserve their health (medical wellness), and finally, for those in search of wellness and relaxation. The concept of wellness closely linked to the surrounding natural environment: the alpine landscape chosen for a healthy climate, the forest environment inspires relaxation, the lakes linked to meditation, the sea connected to relaxation and fun.

Here the opportunities for sport and entertainment are indeed numerous. Almost all the spas are home to water playgrounds and thermal theme parks. It is no coincidence that families often choose the thermal baths of Slovenia with children, for whom numerous services and facilities dedicated. At the Slovenian thermal baths, you can practice sports all year round: for example, in winter you can combine skiing in the Alps with a spa vacation, in summer the spa resorts offer various water sports, during spring and autumn you can take advantage of the cycle and trekking tracks. Furthermore, there are numerous golf courses, mini-golf, tennis, bowls. In some places, you can practice rowing, hunting, fishing, or horse riding.

Slovenia is the land, where according to the legend Jason would have led his golden fleece. But the first pieces of evidence dating back to the Paleolithic age: the c.d. The neanderthal flute is the oldest instrument in the world and comes from the archaeological site of Divje babe. Today it is exhibited in the National Museum of Slovenia. The country enjoys a cultural richness that is affected by Slavic, Mediterranean, and Germanic influence in all cultural forms: architecture, cultural traditions, music, food, and wine. The latter is very different in every region; there are 170 typical Slovenian dishes, very the production of wines is widespread, in particular in the area of Maribor you can taste the wine made from the grapes of the most long-lived vine in the world. The country boasts a large number of museums, and there is no shortage of archaeological sites, the most famous being that of the Roman Baths. Slovenia hosts many festivals; each location boasts at least one. There are film and music festivals with musicians of international standing, folklore, performing arts and food and wine. The Carnival period is trendy, the best known are the current processions registered on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, and you can meet them at the traditional Kurentovanje festival in Ptuj. Lovers of classical music can attend a concert by one of the oldest musical institutions in the world - the Slovenian Philharmonic in the Stanovsko Theater in the capital city Ljubljana. You will find the most famous opera and ballet theaters in Ljubljana and Maribor.