Hot springs in Greece

Free natural sulphur pools near Kamena Vourla, called the Aphrodite Springs for skin benefits. Two outdoor pools and a sea-mixing pool, no infrastructure.

Temporarily closed hydrotherapy spa 14 km east of Alexandroupoli at the ancient Traianoupolis site, with 51 degrees Celsius mineral spring water.

Paid thermal resort in a gorge near Aridaia with an outdoor Olympic pool, natural waterfalls, hammams, and indoor private baths, open year-round.

State hydrotherapy centre on Evia with 84 hydromassage baths, indoor and outdoor thermal pools. Greece's largest and oldest spa town. Paid entry.

Free coastal geothermal pool on Kos where hot spring water mixes with the Aegean Sea. Steep 10-15 min path, dark pebble beach, no facilities. Open year-round.

Semi-abandoned Ottoman-era spa near Kavala with free riverside pools at 37 to 41°C. Thirty-one preserved buildings, forested valley, no infrastructure.

Seafront domed bathhouse near Molyvos with very warm mineral water (about 43.6–46.5°C). Seasonal operation, simple facilities, short sessions.

Free volcanic rock pool on the northern Methana coast where hot spring water meets the sea, open year-round, named after the ancient travel writer.

Three flowing hydrosulphur pools at 33°C on the Maliakos Gulf coast, one kilometre west of Kamena Vourla. Open at all times, free, no infrastructure.

Paid outdoor pool and private baths at Loutra Ypatis near Lamia, fed by Greece's only acid-carbonic sulphur spring on the foothills of Mount Iti.

Free coastal rock pool on Kythnos beach where volcanic spring water meets the sea, open year-round - the only therma loutra in the Cyclades.

Free sulfur springs at the historic Hot Gates, 16km from Lamia and 215km from Athens. Roadside access, no facilities, open year-round with no entry fee.

Public thermal bathhouse on Lesvos with some of Europe's hottest spring water. Separate pools for men and women, massage and cafe on site. Paid entry.

Modern thermal spa in central Loutraki with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and steam rooms. Easy walk access, paid sessions, good rainy-day plan.

Paid hydrotherapy centre in a mountain ravine near Karditsa, with sulphur-alkaline waters, a swimming pool, saunas, hammam, and private whirlpool baths.

State thermal facility beside Kaiafas Lake in a Natura 2000 area, Peloponnese. Cave-source sulphur springs, outdoor pool, 14 tubs. Paid, open May to November.