Zalakaros Thermal Spa offers 4000 m2 of water area surrounded by large forested park. The indoor treatment centre which is open all year round, includes several relaxation pools with thermal water and a large thermal pool. Here you can also enjoy a huge sauna complex, wellness center, restaurants and cafes. The large thermal swimming pool is open during the summer months only. Waterpark offers an indoor pool with thermal water and various water attractions and the multifunction sport pool. Outdoor thermal park covers a total area of ​​10 hectares, where you can enjoy the thermal relaxation pool, multipurpose pool offering lots of attractions, swimming pool with artificial waves, a children’s pool and paddling pool.

Zalakaros is one of the newest spas, its 85-99 °C hot water was discovered during exploring of oil deposits. The springs provide the active iodine and bromine water, and feature highest fluorine content of all Hungarian spa waters. The baths are suitable for treating post-operative conditions, for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, for rehabilitation and are effective in treating chronic gynecological problems and other problems.

From the nearby attractions you should not miss the bird sanctuary in Zimány, which is located only 18 kilometers away. Among other “must see attractions” are watching herds of bison, stretched 10 km from the spa centre. These animals live in Europe only rarely in the wild. Nearby Zalavár is famous for its ruins of Slavic settlements and visitors arriving by car can also include a trip to Lake Balaton.

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Healing water – Black thermal water
The total water surface covers an area of 5000 m2. Thermal pools are filled with the black thermal water, which is great for treating rheumatism, skin diseases, respiratory problems and post-operative conditions. Do not forget to take off the silver jewellery before entering the pool, otherwise it turns black within a few minutes.

Multiple water attractions
Thermal Spa Terme 3000 have also plenty of water features such as slides with audio and visual effects, geysers, water slides, waterfalls, massage jets, sauna world and a special children’s Riviera. You can also try massages and wraps with a medicinal mud. Thermal Spa Terme 3000 offers you a shop with cosmetics, which main ingredient is already mentioned black thermal water.

Unique Accomodation
Once you decide to visit Terme 3000, you could also think about staying here in a unique five-star Hotel Livada Prestige, which is probably the only hotel in the world where you can find thermal water in almost every room. There are also a tourist village with chalets, camping, or several other hotels.

The water park is open every day from 09:00 – 21:00 (during the summer season from 08:00) and the basic admission is €13,50.

For further details visit the official site of Terme 3000.

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The thermal water in swimming pools
All pools in the resort are filled with the natural thermal water which rises from a depth of 1611 meters and has beneficial effects. Thermal water is highly mineralized sodium – calcium – magnesium – sulphurous with high iron content. Its composition helps to musculoskeletal disorders, urinary tract and kidneys. Water temperature ranges up to about 58 °C, so it must be cooled.

Thanks to the thermal water, Aquapark Oravice is available 12 months a year regardless on the weather conditions. It covers an area of 1545 square meters and you can find here a great sport – relaxing pool, large and small relaxation pool and cooling pool. The pools are equipped with water attractions such as artificial waves, bubble seats, bubble benches, a geyser, a water mushroom, spouts, massaging jets. Of course there is also a water slide.

Wellness and other services
Aquapark Oravice provide also wellness services, you can use sauna and massage center, as well as restaurants and sports facilities. Aquapark is closely connected with the local ski center, which is built on very good level and is among the most visited ski resorts in the Orava region.

Visiting Aquapark Oravice can be ideal for the hiking nad skiing lovers. I think there is no better option than rest in a hot thermal water after the whole-day mountain trip in summer or skiing in winter. On the other side, swimming in the water while there is a snow all around you could be also very nice experience!

There are also many attractions you can visit nearby, one of them is Orava Castle, which is one of the most beautiful and best preserved castles in Slovakia.

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The town of Billund is otherwise not very interesting, however it is an ideal starting point for exploring beautiful and historically important areas. From here you can get e.g. to Jelling, Ribe, Kolding or Esbjerg. Those who like flying can try the services of Billund Rundflyvning flying company and enjoy a sightseeing flight over Legoland, which costs from €30.

Further information about Aquapark Lalandia you can find on the official website here.

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Aquapark Zakopane offers lots of great water attractions. It is ideal for swimming as it offers a large 25 meters long swimming pool, with a depth between 130 and 150 cm and three swimming lanes. Another recreational pool has been created just for fun. It is equipped with water jets that provide a massage after which you can rest at the deckchairs around the pool.

But its major attraction is a large pool with geothermal water at a temperature of 30.5 °C. It is located on the terrace in front of the aquapark and from it you can enjoy views of the great snowy peaks of the High Tatras. Aquapark also have two water slides with a length of 167 and 106 meters. You can relax in one of the 6 types of whirlpools, where the temperature reaches 36 °C. For enjoying much more fun you can try “wild river”. Aquapark is suitable also for the youngest children and offers a smaller pool with a temperature of 33 °C.

If you get wet or tired at hiking throughout High Tatras, or after a cold day in winter skiing you surely enjoy several types of saunas (Finnish sauna – 96-100 °C, Bio sauna – 65 °C, salt sauna – 30-40 °C, or winter cabin – 10-15 °C). In addition, it has a steam bath and relaxation room.

There is also a modern bowling alley, which is open daily from 10.00 to 22.00. Aquapark Zakopane offers swimming courses and stays for children with defective posture. There are also several restaurants waiting for hungry visitors. Swimming pools at the water park is open from 9.00 to 22.00. Basic admission is 50,00 zł for the whole day.

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AquaCity Zalaegerszeg has a swimming pool with waves like in the sea and covers the total area of 1100 m2. The water temperature is 25-27°C and the depth from 0 to 180 cm. Other attractions, for the more daring ones, include jumping pool with a depth of 2-4 meters. In the AquaCity Zalaegerszeg there is also 300 m long slow river suitable for relaxing. The depth of water in this river is 100 cm and the temperature is around 25 – 27 °C.

For the active athletes there is an irregular pool covering an area of 1500 m2 with a depth of 0-150 cm. For the youngest is ready 30-55 cm deep paddling pool with lots of entertainment in the form of slides and fountains. For older children there is a pool with a depth of 0-90 cm and water temperature 28-30 °C. The most popular water attractions of AquaCity Zalaegerszeg are eight long slide, including Twister, Kamikaze, Multi, Anaconda and a Black hole.

For the rest and relaxation there are available pools with Jacuzzi massage, with a depth of 103 cm and a pleasant temperature of 38 °C. AquaCity Zalaegerszeg also boasts sports facilities, playground and lots of refreshments.

Basic Admission is 3,500 ft. It is possible to apply the family and group discounts. It is open from June to August in the time range between 10:00 to 20:00. Many other interesting information can be found on the official website of AquaCity Zalaegerszeg.

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Marineland is a specific marine zoo with a variety of water attractions. You can see the wonderful performances of trained smart dolphins, sea lions and parrots. Marineland occupies an area of 4.5 hectares. You can also learn about the life and biology of these fantastic animals, here. During the presentation you will learn about the negative impact of human activities on natural habitat. There are zoological garden and an outdoor water park, where are several types of slides, including kamikaze slides, twister or boomerang, or even special water attractions for children.

Marineland is easily accessible by a special bus (blue bus with Marineland mark) from the resorts of Calella, Pineda de Mar, Santa Susanna and Malgrat de Mar. If you purchase tickets in advance, you will take the bus even for free. Marineland is open daily from 10 May till 17th September. Admission is 24 euros for adults and 17 euros for children (4-12 years). Children under 4 years are admitted free.

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