«Dip» in natural pools with healing waters that offer a unique wellness experience in incredible settings. See some of the most impressive hot springs in the world.
From Italy to Japan and Alaska, nature has created spectacular thermal pools that offer unbelievably relaxing moments to those lucky enough to dive into them. There is nothing better after a tiring day of travel than a dip in the healing waters of a hot spring. A soak in such waters is enough to gift you a unique rejuvenating experience as you enjoy landscapes of rare beauty. Below, we’ve selected five of the most beautiful hot springs in the world to inspire wellness getaways abroad.
5 spectacular natural pools for therapeutic dips
Blue Lagoon, Iceland
A blue lagoon, true to its name! The dreamy Blue Lagoon, just 30 minutes from Reykjavik, is among the most famous hot springs in the world - and certainly one of the most photographed on Instagram. Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is essentially a natural geothermal spa, with average water temperatures ranging between 37-39 degrees Celsius. The otherworldly landscape makes the experience even more thrilling.
Le Cascate del Mulino, Italy
The Cascate del Mulino hot springs are in Tuscany, very close to the spa town of Saturnia. These particular hot springs are famous worldwide for their therapeutic properties but above all for the gorgeous scenery of vast natural limestone pools formed over the centuries by mineral-rich waters abundant in calcium.
Pamukkale, Turkey
More than 12 hot springs are found on the hills of the Pamukkale Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwestern Turkey. The limestone formations and healing waters, which have steadily bubbled up at 36 degrees for centuries, create a stunning white landscape of basins, like small and larger terraces, rising about 200 meters.
Takaragawa Onsen, Japan
The Takaragawa Onsen hot springs flow between the snow-capped peaks of the Joshinetsukogen and Oze national parks, just north of Gunma, offering a soothing escape with impressive mountain scenery. These 4 open-air baths by the Takara River and within a forest that changes color with the seasons make visitors feel as if they have been immersed in paradise.
Chena Hot Springs, Alaska
For the hunters of the Northern Lights, the Chena Hot Springs are the perfect location in Alaska. This serene place just outside Fairbanks is the most developed hot springs resort in the state. The idyllic winter landscape is complemented by the Aurora Ice Museum located at the resort and an ice bar serving martinis in glasses carved from ice.
