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Terme Spa

Last Updated: 12/01/2025

Terme Spa is a hot spring located in the Kuşdilli Neighborhood, very close to the center of Kırşehir. The hot water emerging from underground is used both for human relaxation and health purposes and for urban heating and greenhouse agriculture.


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Properties of the Spa Water

The temperature of the spa water ranges between 30°C and 57°C. The total water flow from the wells reaches 349 liters per second. This combination of temperature and volume makes the spa one of the region’s most important natural resources.

Geological Location and Wells

Terme Spa is situated on the Kırşehir fault line, which hosts numerous hot spring sources. Since 1974, a total of 12 wells have been drilled by both the state and the private sector.

Uses of the Spa

A portion of the spa water is used in thermal tourism facilities for relaxation and therapeutic purposes. Additionally, it accelerates plant growth in greenhouses and heats approximately 1,800 homes and commercial buildings in the city.

Significance

Terme Spa is of great importance to Kırşehir. It provides facilities for public health and relaxation. At the same time, the hot water serves as an energy source in agriculture and greenhouse farming. It contributes to heating homes and businesses in the city and supports tourism and the local economy.

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Terme Spa

Number of Wells

12

Geological Location

Kırşehir Fault Line

Earth

Kırşehir

Area(s) of Use

Thermal tourism

greenhouse farming |

800 homes/businesses)

city heating (1

Who Wrote?
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AuthorSevgi KıraçDecember 1, 2025
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Terme Spa is an important geothermal source in Kırşehir. Its hot and mineral-rich waters are used for tourism, agriculture, and heating purposes. The spa is a natural resource that provides both relaxation and health benefits to the local population and visitors.

Bibliographies



Karacaer, Serap Serin. "Terme Kaplıcası." In N. Kozak (Ed.), *Online Türkiye Turizm Ansiklopedisi*. Accessed August 16, 2025. https://turkiyeturizmansiklopedisi.com/terme-kaplicasi

Ministry of Culture and Tourism. "Terme Kaplıcası." Kültür Portalı. Accessed August 16, 2025. https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/kirsehir/gezilecekyer/terme-kaplicasi-

T.C. Kırşehir Valiliği. "Kaplıcalar ve Şifalı Sularımız." Accessed August 16, 2025. https://kirsehir.gov.tr/kaplicalar-ve-sifali-sularimiz .

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