Thermal Spring Sources And Spas In Greece: Agistro Spa, Serres

Agisto is located 53km north of the town of Serres, very close to the Bulgarian border. The area is known from the Philip II era as iron and gold mines existed in the area. The spa dates back to 960bc, during the byzantine era, the new spa was built in the last decade. 

The spa’s water helps treating Arthritis, dermatitis, Sciatica, low back pain, skin diseases, post traumatic inflammations etc.

It should be noted that due to the high temperature this spa is not recommended for those suffering from phlebitis, varicose veins, heart disease and unstable blood pressure.

The water that was used in the past for processing gold and steel is now used for fish farming and the production of electrical power.

The sources are considered among the best in Europe. The temperature of the water is 40,5 ° C. You can enjoy the rejuvenation of the spa 24 hours a day, throughout the year in one of the eight baths. Into the hot water and steam you can relax and forget your problems. You can also enjoy a relaxing facial-body massage.

CONTACT INFO

Agistro

Address: 

62043, Agistro Serres

Tel: 23230 41296

Web: www.hamamagistro.gr

E-mail: agistro@otenet.gr

2nd Steering Committee Meeting

The 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of the NTheSSIS Project (for the project: network of thermal spring sources as an integrated system) took place in Bitola, from the 19th to the 21st of April of 2013.

Partners discussed the Overall Projects progress since the 1st SC meeting and Progress Reports Reviews completed so far. Also the following-up activities and the timetable for the next (3rd Steering Committee Meeting) were discussed.

Thermal Spring Sources And Spas In Greece: Spa Resort Of Sidirokastro

20 kilometers from the Greek-Bulgarian border, in Serres, is Siderocastron or Demir Isar (Iron Castle), took its name from the city's historic castle. The Municipal Spa Resort Sidirokastroo is located 6km north of the city, with two hotels of 200 beds capacity, participating in thermal tourism. Built on the source, the baths is the Premier of Greece. Open throughout the year, receives visitors from all over Greece and offer top quality services to people of all ages. The hot springs are known from the Byzantine period. In 1989 the Municipal Corporation Baths Sidirokastrou was set up.

The baths feature renovated spa with a traditional team Bathtub steam room type, recently redecorated (lining the entire space with glass mosaic vitro). The water temperature is constant at 40 degrees Celsius. 
There are also 3 pools of spa form with whirlpool and air massage group (temperature controlled). Finally, there are 15 individual modern bathtubs (controlled temperature), and a fully equipped clinic. 

Source is superheated alkali and alkaline earth oxycarbonic (Na - Ca - K - HCO3 F - B) with hypotonic mineral water. Attending the spa helps with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, deforming arthritis, disc disease, myitida - muscle pain, tendonitis, sciatica, back pain, old fractures, cervical syndrome and certain gynecological diseases .

CONTACT INFO

SPA RESORT OF SIDIROKASTRO

Address: 

6th klm National Road Sidirokastro-Promahonas 62 300

Tel: +30 23230 22422

Fax: +30 23230 24858

Web: http://www.spa.gr/

E-mail: info@spa.gr

Diseases and Hydrotherapy

In every case:

Before any form of “treatment” requires a specialist opinion 

After conducting any form of “therapy” there should be “rest time” for the visitor for about half an hour.

Drinking Therapy

recomended for:

• Diseases of the urinary tract (eg yperiouriaimia, gritty kidneys, ureters and bladder)
• Benign Diseases ipatogenous diabetes 
• obesity
• Diseases of the liver and biliary tract (eg chronic cholecystitis, gallbladder stones, small hepatic insufficiency)
• Diseases of the digestive system
• Lithiasis after one month from the last colic
• Gastroduodenal ulcer and oulopoiimenou not in active phase.

Not recommended to patients with prior inflammation or adhesions.

Ιnhalation

It is recommended for:

• respiratory diseases
• bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis
• Chronic inflammation of the respiratory system

It is not recommended for:

• tuberculosis
• Arterial hypertension when not regulated
• diabetes
• Renal, hepatic and cardiac failure
• cancer
• acute infections

Baths

Recommended in cases of:

• Chronic rheumatic diseases (eg, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing, spondylitis, degenerative spondyloarthropathies)
• Diseases of the skin
• gynecological diseases
• Diseases of the nervous system

Not recommended in cases of:

• When these conditions are being exacerbation
• fever
• Severe heart disease
• bleeding

Clay therapy

Recommended for:

• skin diseases
• arthropathies
• gynecological diseases
• gout
• eczema
• psoriasis

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is the therapeutic treatment that relies on the use of thermal water. Based on the use of physical and chemical requirements of the human body. The form, the method, the duration and frequency of treatment determine the results.

Internal Hydrotherapy

Drinking therapy

Achieved by drinking thermal water with specific qualities. Several hot springs are attributed diuretic action. 

The drinking therapy recommended for:

1. Biliary tract disease,
2. Biliary dyskinesia and gallbladder
3. Cholelithiasis etc.

Usually the treatment duration is from 3 to 4 weeks. It has direct beneficial effects.

Inhalation

It is indicated for the treatment of the respiratory system problems. It is based on the conversion of the hot water to droplets and the exploitation of gases contained therein. 

The inhalations are made with the help of special devices.

Outdoor Hydrotherapy

Spas

Done by immersing the body in the tub or private pool with thermal water. Recommended to be performed after complete digestion. A course of treatment usually lasts 2 weeks, with one bath per day. After the bath, bathers rest for about 30 minutes. The baths exert biological effects through the various features of the hot springs.

Hydromassaging

Involves applying pressure in the human body while it is in the spa water. Indicated in cases of post-traumatic treatment of fractures and injuries, arthritis, back pain, ischemia, spondyloarthritis, and Shasta paralyzed.

Clay therapy

It uses “mature” clay. The application of the clay may be total or partial immersion of the body in it or by spreading on the body. 

The therapeutic effect of clay is dual: a) local action (on the skin surface) and b) general (in different modes, thanks to substances that penetrate the body). Clay action is mainly due to three factors: mechanical, thermal and chemical.