SIVAS – KANGAL
SIVAS – KANGAL (Altitude: 1405 m)
The famous Kangal Hot Springs are 96 km from Sivas via the town of Kangal or 13 km from the center of Kangal itself.
Balikli Cermik (Kangal Hot Spring with Fish)
Capacity
These thermal springs are fed by five different sources, while the the fish come directly from the springs into two large pools. The thermal water flows at a rate of 130 liters per second with a daily capacity of 5,760 people.
Physio-Chemical Characteristics and Indications
The thermal water is 35 C with a pH of 7.8 and contains bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium sulfate, chlorine, sodium and magnesium. Carbon dioxide gas is also present and is crucial in curing skin diseases, rheumatism, and neurological disorders. The fish present in the water simply draw out the diseased areas in a curettage-like fashion. Many doctors and. clinics throughout Turkey have recommended their patients try the Kangal thermal waters as a cure.
Balikli Cermik (Kangal Hot Spring with Fish)
Sicak Cermik (Hot Spring)
The thermal waters are 35-50 C with a pH of 6.0-8.0 and flow at a rate of 70 lit/sec. There are a total of 350 beds.
