Agkistro village is built on the Greek- Bulgarian borders, east of the valley of Strymonas. It is an exceptional alternating scenery, serene with lush vegetation and ideal climate conditions. During the reign of Filippos 2nd of Macedonia (4th century B.C.), mines of iron and gold operated in the Agkistro mountain, which along with Paggaio, funded the Alexander ‘s the Great Panhellenic campaign to Asia against the Persians. The hot springs of Agkistro have always been visited by people throughout the centuries.
Curative Water
The temperature of the gushing water from the spring is 34- 39o C.
Characterisation: Superheated Na – Ca- K- SO4– HCO3-F hypotonic, slightly radioactive curative water of the municipality of Sintiki.
Therapeutic Indications:Rheumatisms, arthritis
Health thermalism facilities
Visitors can enjoy their bath in the byzantine tub, which was built around 950 A.D. Three big hydrants supply the historic group tub with an abundant flow of hot water. Five individual tubs also operate. The temperature of the water in the tubs is 38o C. It is open the whole year round, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The abundance of the hot curative water, the pleasant environment and the accommodation facilities, compose a place of care for human health and well-being.
Source: www.thermalsprings.gr
Curative Natural Resource Agkistro
Agkistro village is built on the Greek- Bulgarian borders, east of the valley of Strymonas. It is an exceptional alternating scenery, serene with lush vegetation and ideal climate conditions. During the reign of Filippos 2nd of Macedonia (4th century B.C.), mines of iron and gold operated in the Agkistro mountain, which along with Paggaio, funded the Alexander ‘s the Great Panhellenic campaign to Asia... read more
Curative Natural Resource Sidirokastro
The curative baths are located seven kilometers west from the city of Sidirokastro. The curative springs are known from byzantine times, but the old facilities were ruined during the Balkan wars. In this area one may combine the care of one’s health with a visit to the byzantine castle, Kerkini lake, Rupel fortress and the bridge of the Strimona river where Hercules completed the feat with “Gironi’s... read more
