Cascate del Mulino in Italy. — SPENCER DAVIS/Unsplash
Hot springs that are formed at inactive volcanic zones, meanwhile, are safer as the water temperature would normally be around 35°C to 40°C. If it is any higher than that then you should only stay in the water for a few minutes to avoid getting scalded. In general, though, hot potting can help one feel relaxed and calm, which is always a good thing as it may lead to improvements in physical and mental health. Soaking in warm or hot water can also help ease aching muscles and joints.
Here are some of the most popular hot springs around the world, according to a list compiled by Iceland’s flagship airline, Icelandair, which collated data from online travel research platform TripAdvisor. The list named 20 hot springs that received the most number of “excellent” and “very good” ratings on the platform.
Other hot spring locations in Iceland that made the list include the Secret Lagoon – Gamla Laugin and Myvatn Nature Baths.With over 5,000 excellent reviews, the Pamukkale Thermal Pools in southwestern Turkiye is a Unesco World Heritage Site that’s located near an ancient spa town called Hierapolis. Nearby, there’s a waterfall from which water flows through fields and down the side of an old mill, where it stays in natural pools. Soaking in the sulphuric springs here is relaxing mainly because it is far enough from the busy town and city. The place is also free, and therefore open 24 hours a day. You may not want to alone at night, though.This hot springs can be found right in the heart of a tropical rainforest in Costa Rica, at the base of the Arenal Volcano near the town of La Fortuna.