Slovak Republic is a country located in Central Europe, surrounded by the Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Hungary and Austria. The magnificient mountains, plains and rivers, historical towns and remarkable cultural events make Slovakia a country worth the visit.
People knew about the mineral springs in Slovakia since the time immemorial and soon discovered their medicinal effects. Many of these springs gave rise to spas and some of them became important international therapeutic centres with the most recent and modern equipment for therapy of varied diseases and health problems.
One of Slovakia's main tourist attractions are the Tatra Mountains, (particularly the High Tatras), the highest part of the Carpathians. They feature many rare plant and animal species and offer numerous ski, hiking and mountaineering opportunities.
Rivers and streams in the mountains of Slovakia are often used for rafting and other white-water based activities and sports. The use of rafts has a very long tradition and especially rafts on the spectacular Dunajec river are very popular among tourists.
Slovakia contains numerous mineral springs and spas.
The spas in Slovakia include:
Balneological spas: Bojnice, Brusno, Dudince, Lúčky, Piešťany, Sklené Teplice, Sliač, Smrdáky, Trenčianske Teplice, Turčianske Teplice
Climatic spas: Nový Smokovec, Štós, Štrbské Pleso, Tatranské Matliare, High Tatras
Mixed spas: Bardejovské Kúpele, Číž, Nimnica, Rajecké Teplice and Vyšné Ružbachy
Hotels in Slovakia- Piestany Hotels
Slovakia’s oldest spa Piešt’any is deservedly world famous. The spa is located on an island in the River Váh’s backwaters. The island can be accessed through atmospheric pedestrian bridges. The water and mud of Piešt’any are especially beneficial for rheumatic complaints and problems of the nervous system. Spectacular improvements can be achieved in other neurological diseases, as well. Rehabilitation cures are carried out in line with strict medical prescription and scheduling which requires considerable organisation and coordination. Danubius Hotels offers 3-4-5 star accommodation, spa and wellness facilities in Piestany. The 5- star hotel Danubius Health Spa Resort Thermia Palace grants wellness and spa hotel offers, conference and banquetting facilities . Highly-skilled staff is busy to fulfil all visitor demands so that guests have plenty of time to relax and recuperate in one of the Danubius Hotels in 4 star hotel Danubius Health Spa Resort Balnea Esplanade. The four-star Danubius Health Spa Resort Balnea Palace and Danubius Health Spa Resort Balnea Esplanade are nestled within the beautiful park area in the centre of the Spa Island in Piešťany. The three star Spa Hotel Balnea Splendid and the Spa Hotel Balnea Grand are part of a modern hotel complex set among hundred year old trees on the Spa Island in Piešťany.
The two 2-star hotels of Danubius are Spa Hotel Jalta and Spa Hotel Pro Patria.
In the summer, openair events are staged to entertain guests and during winter months, the spa’s cultural centre hosts concerts and song recitals. Those seeking active holidays can go jogging in the island or play tennis and golf. It is worth visiting the nearby Balneologické Museum which presents the city’s history and notable archaeological, historic and ethnographical sites in the area.
The spa island in Piestany, with its natural parkland, thermal pools, fitness centres, tennis and golf course, boasts four large spa complexes, to which the five island wellness and spa hotels have access. Perhaps the most famous of these spa complexes is the Irma Spa with its world famous domed mud pool. Also worth noting is the special therapy centre for children aged between 3 and 15 years.
Hotels in Slovakia – SMRDÁKY Hotels
The mineral water in Smrdáky has some of the highest content of hydrogen sulphide in Europe. This makes the spa an excellent centre for the treatment of many skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema, local dermatitis, acne and arthritic psoriasis. Natural treatments using the mineral water and mud compresses are complimented by phototherapy, to excellent effect. Because of its specialization and successful results, this medical spa has gained an international reputation for improving the quality of life for so many of its visitors.
The three star Spa Hotel Morava, Spa Hotel Central and Spa Hotel Vietoris are the part of Natural Health Spa in Smrdáky.
Hotels in Slovakia – Piestany Hotels – Smrdaky Hotels
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