Zalakaros

Zalakaros is located in the south-western part of Hungary 20 air kms from the Lake Balaton and 18 air kms from the nearest town, Nagykanizsa. The 800 year old town became widely famous for its thermal water about 35 years ago. The thermal water, which was discovered during exploratory drilling for hydrocarbon, is of 96C į , with a content of sodium chloride and hydrogen carbonate; it falls into the category of iodic-bromic medicinal water because of its iodide and bromide ion content and it falls into the category of sulphurous medicinal water because of its sulphide ion content. The best effect of this reputable medicinal water has been proved in case of curing chronic gynaecological and dental problems, post-treatment of patients underwent chronic arthritis, orthopaedic, neurosurgical and locomotor surgical operations.

The indoor pools are open around the year, besides the thermal pools are open in season. They are surrounded by a large, well-kept park. There is a wide choice of the pools of 4000 m2 water surface according to personal wishes and aims. Those who wish to be cured should chose the medicinal and thermal sitting baths of 32-36C į , those who wish to relax and refresh should chose thermal pools whereas the ones who long for active bathing should go for the tight-surface sports pools and the in-door fun-bath which was the first opened in Hungary in March 1999. With its 10 different water attractions and pleasant atmosphere, the fun bath offers great underwater experience. In the high standard medical centre sitting bath with CO2 blow-in, effervescent bath, thermal pool and Jacuzzi are waiting for our guests. Balneotherapy: underwater whirlpool bath, weight-bath and carbonic acid bath.

In this picturesque area all the beauty and attractiveness of western Hungary can be found, the landscape is a balanced variety of plain land and amphitheatre of hills. The flora is a green harmony of forests, boscages and flowery meadows, the excitement of which is ensured by rare plant combinations and protected animals bursting upon our sights. In addition to these, there is a special treasure which is hard to describe with everyday terms of everyday values, the precious gift of the boiling centre of earth, the 100 degrees C medicinal water, full of valuable minerals. The rich diversity of this humble, Central- European area is the common and growing charm which make 1 million people a year to set off leaving their home behind to refresh, to heal or simply to ease their exhausted or sick bodies in this magic water of the peaceful environment. The memorable experience is complete with kind, smiling people living here: beyond the obligatory politeness which is part of their jobs, they treat their guests with respect as they learnt from their ancestors. This the understanding of their hearts, their emotions and consciousness.