Spa town:
This article is about a town frequented for health reasons. For other uses, see Spa (disambiguation).
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Main article: Mineral spa
Taking the waters at Bath became a fashionable means of leisure
A spa town, or simply spa, is a town frequented mainly for health reasons, to "take the waters". The word comes from the Belgian town Spa. In continental Europe a spa was known as a ville d'eau (town of water). The term spa is used for towns or resorts offering hydrotherapy which can include cold water or mineral water treatments and hot thermal baths.[1]
[edit] Australia
Most of the mineral springs in Australia are in the Central Highlands of Victoria, although there are a few springs in South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. Most are within 30 km of Daylesford, Victoria: the Daylesford and Hepburn Springs call themselves the 'Spa Centre of Australia'. [2]
[edit] Bulgaria
The Roman walls of Hisarya. Many spa towns in Bulgaria exist since the Roman Empire.
See: List of spa towns in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is known for its over 500 mineral springs including the hottest spring in the Balkans in Sapareva Banya - 103°C. Other famous spa towns include Sandanski, Hisarya, Bankya, Devin, Kyustendil, Varshets.
In Bulgarian language the word for a spa is баня (transliterated banya).
[edit] France
See: List of spa towns in France
As the first tourist destination in the world, there are more than 50 spa towns in France, including Aix-les-Bains, Bagnoles de l'Orne, Enghien-les-Bains.
[edit] Croatia
See: List of spa towns in Croatia
In Croatia, the word Toplice implies a spa town.
[edit] Germany
See: List of spa towns in Germany
In Germany, the word Bad implies a spa town.
[edit] Serbia
See: List of spa towns in Serbia
Serbia is known for its many spa cities. Some of the best known springs are the Vrnjačka Banja and Niska Banja
In Serbia, the word Banja implies a spa town.
[edit] United Kingdom
See: List of spa towns in the United Kingdom
Some but not all British spa towns contain "Spa", "Wells", or "Bath" in their names, e.g., Matlock Bath. Some towns are designated Spa Heritage Towns. Both English towns granted the title "Royal", Royal Leamington Spa and Royal Tunbridge Wells, are spa towns.
[edit] Other countries
See: List of spa towns
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