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The thermal bath
In the building of the thermal spa, which is open every day of the year,
medicinal water pools of differnet temperatures and thermal water pools which is surrounded by the building
but has an open roof. There is a separated sauna unit with two sauna cabins, 1 steam cabin, cold water pool, high standard showers and dring machine.
Also changing rooms and medical unit fulfilling all demands. On the same floor as the changing rooms, the balneotherapy unit can be found with tangents (underwater whirlpool bath),
galvan treatments, weight-bath and solarium. On the top floor we can found masage, remedial gymnastics, electrotherapy and medical packs.
Also you can find sole-massage and pedicure here.
Following catering services are available, restaurant, buffets and cafe.
The medicinal water of Zalakaros, which comes from a depth of 200 meters, is 96 degree Celsius, one of the most important water storage because of its amount and mixture. According to its content, it is a medicinal water of
alkaline-chloride and hídrogen carbonate. Its iodide and bromide ion and sulphide ion content together with radioactive elements presents a very rare apperarance in europe. The other main components of the water are :
potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, nitrate, nitrite, metaboric acid, silicic acid and free carbonic acid. The medicinal water of Zalakaros is able to cure locomotor disorders, acute and degenerative arthritis,
nervous system disorders, cardiac and vascular lesion, chronic gynaecological and dental problems. This water is excellent at rehabilitation and post-treatment of patients underwent orthopaedic and traumatic surgery.

Zalakaros

is a small city, situated only 20kms from Lake Balaton, near Fly Balaton airport.
The city was celebrating its 750th years anniversary last year.
With respect to order, cleanliness and public safety the city may be counted among the firsts, and it emanates a homely, serene atmosphere with its neat parks and green belt areas. The surrounding vineyards, orchards and forests provide the citys clear air and have a beneficial influence on its climate. The beautification, flowering, parking of the public squares, and the creation of public square works of art is an important task, thus Zalakaros worthily won the most flowery city of Hungary title in 2002 and the flowery city of Europe in 2003.
The citys reviving was established by the 96 Celsius degree thermal water rich in minerals that was discovered in the course of an oil prospecting drilling in the early 60s.
Following the opening of the thermal spa in 1965, within a few decades a modern bathing complex was built, holiday-resorts, hotels, and restaurants opened. Its waters became famous abroad as well, thus it was gradually improved due to the baths great number of visitors. In the last four decades almost 22 million visitors seeking healing have come here.