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ear readers, contribute to perceiving improvement in Did you know that as health tourism and its collaboration with much as 94% of par- related fields. However, this is not the only ticipants at the last year’s novelty this year’s edition of HTI Confer- HTI Conference, held in ence is bringing. In fact, you are holding Vienna, stated that B2B another one in your hands right now. We encounters at the HTI are happy to present you with the special DConference event had directly contributed edition of HTI News Magazine, in which to the growth of their business? The HTI we will introduce the huge potentials of Conference, the largest European event the Croatian health tourism and plans for dedicated to health tourism, is an ideal its further development. In addition, we opportunity for B2B networking, meeting are bringing you tips on product brand- new business partners and getting inspired ing, taking you to Europe’s most beautiful for future business advancement. – Health thermal cities and visiting most luxurious tourism is a substantially complex industry European hotels. We are also introducing that includes a great number of accompa- life and business philosophy of two chefs nying elements like luxury hotel (hospi- who never considered Michelin stars to be tality) industry and healthy eating – says their goal, only a confirmation that they are Zdeslav Radovčić, HTI organizer, expressing on the right path. In like manner, we hope his contentment for the fact that this year, to be on the right path with this magazine’s two additional events are joining HTI Con- very first issue and that you will enjoy it. ference - ILHA (International Luxury Hotel Association Summit) and Taste the Mediter- ranean Festival, which will most certainly

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76 Wellness & Spa || Thermal Towns The 5 Most Beautiful Historic Thermal Towns Even the ancient Romans enjoyed the benefits of healing thermal waters, and some of the most beautiful historic thermal towns in Europe emerged along the famous hot springs Author Marijana Matković

he benefits of thermal ion composition and content of some peutic purposes has a lengthy tradition, water are well known – it is gases and therapeutically active compo- and even the ancient Romans enjoyed primarily used for serious nents, possess physiological properties its healing benefits. This centuries- skin irritations associated beneficial for the human body. Thermal old tradition served as a basis for the with dermatological condi- spring waters are located deep under establishement of the EHTTA Associa- tions, and more often in ev- the ground, in specific geological condi- tion (European Historic Thermal Towns eryday skin care. But, what tions – water is heated by penetrating Association) in 2009. And since every isT it that gives thermal water its healing through the cracks at a certain depth thermal water has its own peculiarities, properties? By definition, healing min- within the Earth and springs to the sur- we are bringing you an overview of the eral waters include underground waters face at a temperature of 35 to 42˚C. five most beautiful thermal towns in that, thanks to general mineralization, The use of thermal water for thera- Europe.

Continue on page 80 Infertility treatment in Daruvar Daruvar Spa Thanks to the use of thermal Famous water and healing mineral water and mineral mud healing mud, spas are known Daruvar Spa facilities are located in the heart for the treatment of rheumatic of the historic landscape park, Julius Park, one and female diseases, of the oldest protected parks in Croatia. The old especially infertility Romans were also familiar with the healing quality of hot springs of Daruvar, called Aquae Balissae at the time, when they constructed first spring-water intakes in this city in 288 BC. From that time onwards, this miraculous gift of nature has been restoring people’s health and vitality. Daruvar spa can boast with several hot springs, their temperature ranging from 39° to 47 °C. Along with water rich in calcium, magnesium and hydrogen carbonate, the treatments also use mineral mud, fango. Thanks to the use of thermal mineral water and mineral healing mud, the spa is famous for the treatments of rheumatic and female diseases, especially infertility.

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Budapest Hot springs and beautiful spas Budapest has an almost two millennia long bathing culture, as witnessed by various archaeological excavations from the Roman times. The second important period of bathing culture was at the time of Turkish rule (1541-1686), and it flourished in the early 18th century and the time of the Enlightenment, when the first studies on the benefits of hot springs of Buda were published. In 1762, during the reign of Maria Theresa, it was decided that mineral waters should “be analysed and registered at the expense of the treasury“. In the early 1930s Budapest was be- coming increasingly famous as a thermal town, with most healing hot springs. The fact being reflected by numerous spas – the biggest Széchenyi Spa, Art Nouveau Gellért Spa, Lukács Spa, Rudas and Király spas, to name only some.

Karlovy Vary First water analysis

12 sources of health Maria Theresa was the first one Therapeutic effects of Karlovy Vary spring water were alleg- to order the analysis of thermal edly first discovered by Charles IV Holy Roman Emperor while deer hunting, and it was precisely this discovery that led to the waters in Budapest, at the establishment of the spa. It is assumed that the city developed around Charles IV’s hunting lodge in expense of the state treasury the mid-14th century. The most famous and the hottest of its Becherovka 12 hot springs is the 12-meter high Vridlo with temperatures th – 13 hot spring reaching 72 °C. Unlike the Karlovy Vary is a city famous 16th-century practice, which for its “13th hot spring“, or also required one to stay in the known as stomach remedy water for up to ten hours – Becherovka, a liqueur made a day, the use of thermal Montecatini Spa from 32 herbs and water from water is nowadays strictly regulated in terms of time and The legacy of Roman the hot springs frequency of use. times It is assumed that the tradition of us- ing hot springs dates back to Roman times, but the discovery of the healing properties of natural springs in the 14th century marked a major change in the history of this Italian town. The first baths were built in 1530, and after two centuries of rivalry with neighbouring towns, Montecatini Spa flourished in the 18th century. The famous town’s spas, Bagno Rejio, Leopoldine Spa and Tettuccio Spa were built in that period. These spas are supplied by the four natural springs, each with unique therapeutic properties. As the main bathing city of Tuscany, each year Montecatini Spa attracts thousands of visitors who enjoy the healing properties of thermal water for the benefit of body and soul.

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Bath On the UNESCO heritage list Enchanting Bath, with its world-famous 18th century architecture and impressive Ro- man baths, is the only spa town included in the UNESCO world heritage list. Although the first traces of human settlements date from the 8th century BC, the legend has it that around the year 863 BC the baths were discovered by the Prince Bladud, banished from the kingdom of his father because he contracted leprosy and was forced to wander the land as a swine herder. After he cured himself by bathing in the warm mud around the hot spring, he founded Bath as a sign of gratitude. Since that time, Bath has been a popular place for relaxation and healing water treatments, with the warmest water in the UK. In 2006 the new Thermae Bath Spa opened its doors, continuing the rich tradition of bathing culture.

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Photo: M.Turbić Therapeutic Oasis on the Springs of Health

Even the ancient Romans were familiar with the healing properties of Daruvar Spa thermal springs – from their time onwards, this miraculous gift of nature has been restoring health and vitality

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hen you visit Daruvar Help in treating infertility Generally speaking, you will find peace, Spa, you will see for With the application of thermal water relieve stress, strengthen and prepare to yourself that the and mineral mud (fango), a team of top return to everyday life with the power of old Romans adored specialists and physiotherapists, and healing thermal water for the body and this healing spa for state-of-the-art equipment, Daruvar Spa untouched nature for the soul. a good reason. They offers successful treatments of rheumatic saw it as a place on a diseases – inflammatory rheumatism, In the most beautiful humanW scale that heals the body and soul. degenerative diseases of the spine and garden of Daruvar Numerous healing thermal water springs, large joints, as well as medical rehabilita- You will find a pleasant accommoda- deposits of healing mineral mud, pre- tion after surgical procedures, injuries tion in the spa hotel “Termal“*** and wing served historical buildings and beautiful and fractures of the extremities, and “Villa Arcadia“*** located in the most historical landscape parks, as well as natu- treatment and rehabilitation after sports beautiful part of the landscape garden, ral beauty, numerous sports and recre- injuries. Treatments with thermal water only a few minutes walk from Daruvar city ational, wellness-spa and medical facilities, and mineral mud proved to be useful centre. They are surrounded by Julije’s still make Daruvar Spa a perfect place for in treating infertility and as an excellent Park, one of the oldest protected parks in treatment, relaxation and rehabilitation. basis for wellness and spa programmes. Croatia, with beautiful historical buildings,

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Mineral water of Daruvar Spa and healing mud (fango) help with: • treating rheumatic diseases Villa Arcadia 1870 • rehabilitation after surgeries, injuries and fractures of the extremities Historical sights • treating and rehabilitation of sports injuries Aside from rehabilitation, relaxation and recreation, Daruvar also offers nu- • treating infertility merous cultural and historical sights, including Antun’s bath from 1772, Cen- tral Mud Spa from 1909, Villa Arcadia from 1870, Swiss Villa from 1860 and the castle of Count Janković from 1777. In front of the castle there is one of the oldest Ginkgo biloba trees in the world, a tree of exquisite beauty and great value. While walking through history, toss a coin for luck into “Ivan’s well“, the largest healing thermal-water in- take or take a walk on the Educational Trail of the Roman Park Forest, all the way to “Julius Brum“, the spring of love Photo: M.Turbić healing thermal-water intakes, park forest and well-kept walkways, ideal for long info walks. Along with “Arcadia“, there is also a wing with 12 exclusive apartments, con- nected with a Baroque restaurant “Terasa”, which has been included on the list of 100 best Croatian restaurants for years in a row. In short, along with medical treatment, spa and wellness programmes, you can also count on a high-quality culinary Daruvar Spa offer. Julijev park 1, 43500 Daruvar, Croatia +385 (0) 43 623 632, +385 (0) 43 623 624 Healing thermal water T: “Termal Hotel” has indoor and out- Fax: +385 (0) 43 331 455 door pools with healing thermal water, a Email: [email protected] superb fitness centre, wellness-spa centre www.daruvarske-toplice.hr With the power with Finnish and infrared sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi, face and body treatment of healing water, zone and tanning bed, so everyone can surrounded by the find something for themselves. The complex also contains a sports hall, tennis and untouched nature, you mini-golf courses, paintball field, hanging will find peace and relax bowling alley, and three fully equipped conference rooms, making Daruvar Spa your body and soul an ideal place for team buildings.