Loutra Agias Paraskeuis

A healthy climate and the strength of healing water are two reasons to entrust health to Loutra Agias Paraskeuis.

A small but well-known village in Greece, Agias Paraskeuis is located on the peninsula of Cassandra just in a few minutes’ drive from the resort village of Nea Skioni. It is famous for its beauty of majestic nature and thermal springs. Since ancient times they attract those who want to improve their health and relax in the shadows of pine forests.

Agias Paraskeuis, a small village has come into being resort of special significance

The history of the health resort is closely connected with the life of the village of Agias Paraskeuis. It is located in the southeast of Cassandra, about 100 km from the city of Thessaloniki. The village itself is 5 km away from the seacoast and it is surrounded by pine forests on all sides. Agias Paraskeuis received the name from the church of the same name. Previously, there was a settlement destroyed during the events of the Greek revolution. However, the find in the form of Roman ruins convinced historians that the settlements here existed in antiquity, perhaps people have settled near thermal springs.

Local population lives a measured life. They earn on the sale of olive oil and ecologically pure honey. Since 1941, the life of the village has changed because of curative springs have been discovered near the coast. In gratitude, the first found source was named after the Life-giving Virgin. For a long time, the inhabitants of Agias Paraskeuis used to swim directly in the springs. However, by the beginning of the 60s, the first small sanatorium was built in Loutra Agias Paraskeuis. And the real heyday of the resort came in the 2000s, when a large SPA-clinic had been opened.

Treatment in Loutra Agias Paraskeuis

Waters of Loutra Agias Paraskeuis, coming from the depths of the ground, have a strong therapeutic effect. The average water temperature is about 36 ° C. It is rich in sodium chloride, bromide and sulphides. Treatment in Loutra is indicated for patients with skin diseases, like acne, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, as well as for patients with gynecological and urological problems, rheumatoid arthritis, and for those who need recovery from trauma.

The spa center of the resort is located in a place overlooking the sea. It works almost all year round, from April to January. For health improvement and high-grade rest there is everything you need: saunas, swimming pools, hydromassage, services of experienced specialists and individually selected treatment. There are massage rooms and a gym in the hospital too.

What to do besides treatment. Attractions and entertainment

The atmosphere in Agias Paraskeuis is setting for a calm rest, but the infrastructure here is well developed. In the area of Loutra, there are good, albeit narrow beaches. They are surrounded by rocks and pines, and the sea is always calm. The coast of Loutra is equipped with sun loungers and offered water activities. The coast has several good bars for those who want to enjoy the international cuisine and meet the sunset. It is worth visiting the taverns, where fish dishes are always offered. Fishing became one of the main occupations of the local population. In addition, as a gift from Agias Paraskeuis, you can take away high-quality honey and olives.

Favorite pastime for tourists in Loutra is hiking. In this picturesque area, there are well-trodden routes for fanciers of beautiful views. You can stroll along the streets of the village itself. Many ancient buildings have been preserved here. It is worth seeing the church of Saint Paraskeva in the village named in her honor. It is believed that the saint helps in healing of many ailments, especially eye diseases. The main church of the village is located on the top of a hill with a view of the surroundings. For those who want to be acquainted with the past of the Chalkidiki Peninsula, there is a small Folklore Museum in Agias Paraskeuis. National costumes and household items are among the exhibits.

If you go down the stairs to the coast, you will see the place, which the villagers are grateful for the birth of the resort of Loutra. Here is the same cave, in which healing springs were first found. It is small, but interesting with natural formations - stalagmites and white stalactites. The area of Loutra is perfect for diving; underwater caves worthy of study are scattered near the coast.