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Hot Springs around the World

Soaking in hot mineral water has long been a favorite pastime of cultures around the world. These therapeutic springs are found in dozens of destinations and can go by various names. In Japan, look out for “onsen” towns. In Spanish-speaking places, the term “aqua caliente” or “aguas termales” is often in the name.

List of Countries with Hot Springs

Luckily, there are dozens of countries around the world with safe natural hot springs to soak in. So chances are, you’ll be able to travel to a hot spring fairly easily, no matter what continent you find yourself on. Experience the benefits of these natural healing waters at thousands of locations across the globe.

Albanian Blue Eye, Albania

Hot Springs in Albania

Group of tourists soak in a primitive hot springs on Deception Island, Antarctica

Hot Springs in Antarctica

Hotel Termal Los Cardones & Spa, Argentina

Hot Springs in Argentina

Peninsula Hot Springs Pool and Cave Australia

Hot Springs in Australia

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Hot Springs in Austria

Thermen 't Mineraal, Belgium

Hot Springs in Belgium

Fervedouro e Pousada Bela Vista, Brazil

Hot Springs in Brazil

Takhini Hot Pools, Canada

Hot Springs in Canada

Banos de Colina, Chile

Hot Springs in Chile

Dusit Devarana Hot Springs Spa China

Hot Springs in China

Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia

Hot Springs in Colombia

Titokú Hot Springs, Costa Rica

Hot Springs in Costa Rica

Terme Sveti Martin, Croatia

Hot Springs in Croatia

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Hot Springs in Czech Republic

Hoyo Azul, Dominican Republic

Hot Springs in Dominican Republic

Balnéa Spa, France

Hot Springs in France

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Hot Springs in Georgia (Country)

Franken-Therme Bad Windsheim, Germany

Hot Springs in Germany

Pozar Thermal Baths, Mainland

Hot Springs in Greece

Termas del Río, Honduras

Hot Springs in Honduras

Miskolctapolca Barlangfürdő és Barlang Aquaterápia, Hungary

Hot Springs in Hungary

Iceland's Blue Lagoon

Hot Springs in Iceland

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Hot Springs in Indonesia

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Hot Springs in Israel

Terme di Saturnia, Italy

Hot Springs in Italy

Snowy Steaming Pool in Kusatsu Onsen, Japan.

Hot Springs in Japan

Kasi Hot Spring Resort, Laos

Hot Springs in Laos

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Hot Springs in Malaysia

Escondido Hot Springs, Mexico

Hot Springs in Mexico

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Hot Springs in Nepal

Mauria Hot Springs Primitive Thermal Pool Australia

Hot Springs in New Zealand

Ojo de Agua, Nicaragua

Hot Springs in Nicaragua

Stave Hot Pools, Norway

Hot Springs in Norway

Baños Termales de Cconoc, Peru

Hot Springs in Peru

Hidden Valley Springs, Philippines

Hot Springs in Philippines

Chochołowska Baths, Poland

Hot Springs in Poland

Termas de Unhais da Serra, Portugal

Hot Springs in Portugal

Baile Balvanyos, Romania

Hot Springs in Romania

Makutsi Safari Springs, South Africa

Hot Springs in South Africa

Sol Beach Yangyang Ocean Play, South Korea

Hot Springs in South Korea

Termas de Outariz, Spain

Hot Springs in Spain

Thermalquellen Brigerbad, Switzerland

Hot Springs in Switzerland

清水溫泉, Taiwan

Hot Springs in Taiwan

Cleopatra Antique Pools, Turkey

Hot Springs in Turkey

Thermae Bath Spa, United Kingdom

Hot Springs in United Kingdom

Best Hot Springs in the World Pagosa Springs CO

Hot Springs in United States

Aquatic Park Termas de Salto Grande Termas de Colón, Uruguay

Hot Springs in Uruguay

Thap Ba Hot Springs Nha Trang Vietnam

Hot Springs in Vietnam (redirects to Uncover Vietnam)

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Guide to the World’s Top Hot Springs

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Blue Lagooon – Norðurljósavegur, Iceland. Photo: Tania & Artur

A hot spring is a natural phenomenon when boiling water rises to the surface and creates a pool. Mineral-rich thermal waters from all over the world have been used for hundreds of years, whether they are found naturally in collections or piped into spas.

These waters are used for healing, medical properties, and pure relaxation. See the top hot springs on the planet and relax in the middle of mountains, rainforests, and icebergs. Get out your travel planner and list must-sees since every continent offers at least one soaking site in warm or hot water.

African Hot Springs

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During the colder months, many people visit South Africa and look forward to relaxing in one of the country’s many natural hot springs or pools. Northern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo in the far northeast all have springs. More than 200 natural pools can also be found around Kenya’s Lake Bogoria, making it the most well-known of the country’s hot spring sites. There are springs both within and beside the lake, and the water temperature is consistently about 98 °F /37 ℃.

Visiting Uganda and not soaking in the country’s famous hot springs would be a shame. Around Murchison Falls National Park, the Fort Portal region, the Queen Elizabeth National Park region, and the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park region are the primary areas where hot springs can be found.

Asian Hot Springs

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Hot springs are significant in South Korea and Japan’s medical and cultural traditions. Visitors to Japan may soak in hot springs at any of the country’s many ryokan, hotels or public bathhouses. Hakone, a hilly location in Kanagawa Prefecture, is home to more than a dozen thermal baths, all courtesy of Mount Fuji and its volcanic activity. Traveling there from Tokyo takes around an hour and a half by train, so it’s doable as a day excursion for those staying in the city.

For decades, the Suanbo Hot Springs Special Tourism Zone in South Korea has been a popular place for people to relax and get hydrotherapy. The legendary monarch Taejo supposedly visited the area often. The hot springs are well-known for being the first to produce a steady water flow (about 30,000 years ago). The water, on average, is about 127 °F/53 °C, slightly alkaline, and emerges from 230 feet/100 meters below the surface.

Australian/Oceanianic Hot Springs

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In the nation of New Zealand, there are a surprising number of hot springs. Some visitors say that the water’s mineral content and calming effects in these pools make them useful for more than just relaxing.

The Te Waiariki Ngawha Hot Springs is renowned among local Maori for their curative virtues and cultural importance, and they have 16 separate mineral baths with private and public soaking options. Geothermally vibrant towns like Rotorua have an Earth’s crust much thinner than elsewhere, creating great spots for hot springs resorts.

Throughout Australia there are many thermal springs. New South Wales, Western Australia, and even the Northern Territory have their fair share of springs.

Dalhousie Springs, one of the most well-known natural oasis, can be found in Witjira National Park. You may swim in privacy in these hot springs, which range in temperature from 98-109 °F/37-43 °C. Tourists also appreciate the natural hot mineral waters in Victoria’s spas and Queensland’s hotels.

European Hot Springs

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Whether you’re looking for a coastal or inland hot spring country, Europe has you covered. For centuries, natural hot pools in Italy, especially Ichia and Tuscany, have been popular for their purported health and aesthetic advantages.

Hungary has its own unique water resources, despite its lack of ocean connection. More than 1,300 hot water pools, including 123 in Budapest alone, provide endless options for soaking in spas around the landlocked country.

The Blue Lagoon in Iceland is a modern wonder in the middle of a pitch-black lava field. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Europe. The waters of this world-famous spa, heated by geothermal activity, are praised for its purported skin-healing powers. It’s a day spa experience where you can completely unwind by soaking in soothing, bath-warm water, and then opt to spend the night on-site at one of two accommodations.

North/Central American Hot Springs

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Hot Springs in North/Central America

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Hot springs may be found all around the United States, and visitors can choose from more rustic options perfect for a post-hike soak to more luxurious spas. In the scenic Napa Valley, Calistoga is famous for its natural thermal pools. Mineral baths, available at several local hotels, are a popular amenity. Many other cities in Southern California, including Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and Carlsbad, are also home to lavish spas and geothermal waters.

Take a dip in the healing waters of Canada’s Banff Upper Hot Springs to refresh and unwind. Both tourists and locals frequent this area because of the beneficial effects of the mineral-filled waters. These thermal waters are Canada’s highest-functioning hot springs at 1,585 m (5,200 ft) above sea level. Guests can also take in breathtaking views of the Spray River Valley and Mount Rundle from the rooftop patio and pool area.

Central America’s Costa Rica has a lot of great spas, and some of them have thermal springs right on the property. There are hot pools, cold pools, and beautiful artificial waterfalls at Eco Termales. The Arenal Volcano provides the heat for several of the area’s sizzling pools, including this one. Tours of hot springs often include exciting extras like zip lines and walks over suspended bridges.

South American Hot Springs

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Because of the continent’s many volcanoes, mineral-rich hot springs may be found across South America. Some pools are in the forest, while others are built into luxury resorts.

Argentina’s Termas de Río Hondo, in the northern province of Santiago del Estero, is a major tourist destination because of its abundant natural springs. Entre Ros is home to more hot spring waters than any other in the country, and the region’s network of thermal spas links together its many cities.

Chile is a region of opposites, from the freezing weather with glaciers to being home to geysers with boiling temperatures. Tourists go to the sputtering mud pools and hot springs at Termas de Puritama and El Tatio Geysers, located on the north side of the country and readily accessible from San Pedro. These establishments are tourist favorites and equipped with wooden walks, changing facilities, and cafés for the comfort of its patrons.

If you’re looking for a moonlit Cascada extension to your day excursion in the El Morado region, visit the Colina Hot Springs in the Andes near Santiago in Central Chile. The southern Chilean Aguas Calientes springs are tucked away in Puyehue National Park on the Chanleuf River Shore. From there, you may enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the forested Casablanca Volcano.

Despite being a lesser-known vacation spot, Uruguay is home to some of the world’s finest hot springs and offers excellent relaxing facilities. In the northwest of the country, the Arapey Thermal Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive place to vacation with several thermal pools.

There is just one place for a soak in the southern region. Located in Punta Ballena, the Alive Health Spa Resort has an outdoor pool with water from natural hot springs, and guests must be at least 17 years old to use it, along with the many spa services.

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Deception Island in Antarctica is the only known hot spring on the continent. The only way to see and experience these thermal baths in the coldest region on Earth is by booking a tour or a cruise. Many visitors who want to see the wonders of the Antarctic depart from ports in Argentina and are brought by Deception Island as a stop. Passengers are given a chance to soak in a shallow pool on the beach of the island.

Hot springs may be found just about everywhere in the globe. If you want to see the best of what the world has to offer, consider visiting some of the finest hot springs on our planet.

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