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Istarske
Toplice indoor pool
The woodsy Croatian interior is liberally
sprinkled with thermal and mineral water springs that were once
great favorites of the Romans. Today, many of the springs have
become renowned health and wellness centres replete with hotels,
giant pools, fitness centres and a variety of curative treatments.
Now, if you want to pamper yourself in the lap of luxury with first-rate
restaurants, impeccable service, cutting-edge design and the latest
in relaxation techniques, you may want to head for a luxury
hotel spa resort. The Croatian coast and islands are
liberally sprinkled with these pamper-palaces. See
more.
Generally, the thermal spas are in northern Croatia and are simpler
and cheaper with plenty of options for the kids. Here's
a selection of my favorite thermal spas, chosen for their facilities
and beautiful surroundings.
Istarske Toplice
Huddled under a 100-m high cliff in central Istria, this
ancient thermal spa is built around a huge outdoor pool that can reach
36°C (97°F). Indoors, there's another thermal pool plus a variety of
beautifying and health-giving treatments like massages, aromatherapy,
mud baths and a solarium. The surrounding greenery is crisscrossed
with hiking and biking trails and there are excursions to nearby Motovun. Read
more.
Terme Tuhelj
With six outdoor pools in this thermal spa only 40km from Zagreb, you
have a wide choice of watery styles and activities. Kids will love
the pool with four slides or the one with a castle in the middle.
Stressed-out adults can relax in pools with hydro-massage, a wave
pool, or a pool with waterfalls. The hotel has been recently overhauled
and offer all comforts including a huge sauna, a solarium, indoor
pool and a full range of wellness programs. Read
more.
Varazdinske Toplice
You won't be shivering in the sulphurous springs here that can reach
a temperature of 58°C (136°F). There are three indoor and two outdoor
pools plus an array of wellness treatments in a relaxing, woodsy
setting. Near Varazdin, the
spa is part of an attractive village and there are remains of a Roman
settlement nearby. Read more.
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