SPAS, SPRINGS AND WATERPARKS

Denisa Bučková, Lea Gašparová, Mária Lisiková II.B

various sources of mineral and thermal water about 1,500 springs in Slovakia, more than 400 in the

Prešov region the majority of them – around towns and villages,

used by local residents some of them – bottled and distributed as superior

mineral, table and curative water (Ľubovnianka, Sulinka, Cígeľka, Salvator, Baldovská)

in the past – bathhouses have been built near the springs with the exceptional healing effects

recently – waterparks are emerging close to the springs

Bardejovské Spa, Vyšné Ružbachy, Spa in the High Tatras, Aquacity Poprad...

Bardejovské Spa325 metres above the sea levelsituated close to town BardejovPrincess Mária Lujza (Napoleon Bonaparte´s wife),

Alexander 1st, Alžbeta (called Sissi)10 springsoncological, circulatory system, digestive system

diseases, metabolism disorder...3 hotels (Ozón, Astória, Alžbeta)2 guesthouses (František, Diana)few small villasmany activities for visitors

Spa Vyšné RužabchyThe most attractive part of the spa – travertine tarn

Krátermental diseases and disorders, locomotive organ

diseases, vocational and circulatory system diseases...9 healing springs (19°C- 23°C)the most abundant spring – Izabela waters a thermal

pool with a sliding sunroof (34°C), outdoor thermal pools

accomodation – 3 hotels (Grand hotel Strand, Travertín I., II.), swiss lodges, private guesthouses

dominating feature - White houseski center, ski slope, cross-country skiing

Spa Tatranská Polianka

1,005 m above the sea levelforest belt in a midly cold region with dry air

and favorable solar radiation conditionsairways diseases (since 19.century)bituminosis and respiratory diseases

Spa Nový Smokovec

1,018 m above the sea levelsituated in TANAPnon tuberculosis diseases, diseases of

airways, vocational diseases, metabolism disorder...

Spa Tatranské Matliare855m above the sea levelVysoké Tatry, under the foothil of Lomnický

peakclimatic conditions – comparable to those in

Alpine resortsoncological, mental diseases, metabolism

disorder diseases...

Aquapark Aqua City Poprad

center of amusement and relaxationwater paradise with warm, geothermal poolsSpa resort includes 2 hotels, gyms,

restaurant, bars and venues able to accomodate 350 guests

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