Thermal Resorts, Bursa
The first capital of the Ottoman dynasty has been famous for centuries for the therapeutic qualities of its natural hot springs. One of the earliest recorded visitors to Bursa to take the waters was the Byzantine Empress Theodora. Today, the Ottoman baths, known as Eski Kaplica, continue to function as part of Hotel Kervansaray in the Cekirge district of Bursa. Five star Celik Palas Hotel has also luxuriously appointed facilities with natural hot springs and baths offering various treatments. The domed baths run by the Hotel Kervansaray are an excellent example of early Ottoman architecture.

CAPACITY
The Cekirge hot springs flow at the rate of five liters per second. The Kervansaray baths can accommodate 600 people per day, while Celik Palas can provide curative baths to 400 people per day.

PHYSIO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND INDICATIONS
Composed of calcium, magnesium sulfate and bicarbonate, the water temperature of the Cekirge springs ranges from 39 to 58 C with a PH of 7.2 to 6.6 and total mineral content of 1,164 mg/lt. These hot springs are good for rheumatic diseases, hepatic and gall bladder diseases, metabolic disorders,gynecological diseases and post-operational problems.

TREATMENTS AND ACCOMMODATION
Eski Kaplica, run by Krevansaray Hotel, features hot mineral pools, baths, a Turkish Bath with natural hot springs. Treatments in hot mineral pools and baths, massage, underwater massage and elctro-physical therapy are available at Celik Palas Hotel.

FACILITIES
Climatic conditions Altitude : 109 m

Hotel Kervansaray ***** Cekirge – Bursa

Celik Palas Hotel Termal ***** Cekirge – Bursa