The water of Kapukargin Sulfur Spa contains more than 17 minerals. The mineral values in the water are quite high and this feature is unique in the world.
Spread over an area of approximately 80 decares, the spa has natural open-air thermal pools. The entrance to the hot spring pools, which are owned by Dalaman Municipality, is free of charge, but Dalaman Municipality makes landscaping throughout the area. In the past years, new landscaping and facilities such as cafe, restaurant, caravan park have been added to the spa area, which consists of a completely natural environment.
For this reason, there may be a paid entry application at any time. Don't let this surprise you.
Year-round water temperature 28 ⁰C
The water temperature in the natural thermal pools that make up the spa is 28 ⁰C throughout the year. Water comes to the surface naturally. Therefore, it is possible to enter the thermal pools in summer and winter. The location of the spa is open to the sea breezes, so you will not be overwhelmed during your thermal experience. You can even feel extra refreshment thanks to the green nature around the pools.
You will get used to the smell of sulfur in a few minutes
As you approach the thermal pools, an intense sulfur smell will come to your nose. Do not hesitate to visit the spa, because you will get used to it in a few minutes. The reason for the smell is that the spring water contains intense sulfur. That's why foreigners nicknamed it "Sulfur Spa". In addition to sulfur, the spa water contains minerals such as sulfate, bromide, magnesium, selenium, calcium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate and sodium. Sulfur and selenium are beneficial minerals for hair and skin health. It is said that the spa is good for skin problems such as psoriasis and eczema, as well as muscle and knee pain, nerve and muscle fatigue, calcification, respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchitis, heart and circulatory disorders. If you enter the thermal pools and massage your skin with mud, you can see that your skin will be like cotton.
After the thermal pools, you can cool off in Tersakan Stream in front of the facility. This place is like a beach by the river, you can even rent sunbeds and umbrellas.
There are also thermal hotels in the vicinity
Apart from the municipality facilities we have mentioned above, there are many thermal hotels that share the healing of the region with their guests. Dalaman Airport Lykia Thermal and Spa Hotel, Thermemaris Spa Hotel, Holiday Village Hotel, Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort and Spa are some of these thermal hotels and facilities.