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Hot Çermik Spa

Location

Yıldızeli

Sivas

Türkiye

Water Temperature

46°C – 50°C

Chemical Components

Bicarbonate, Sulfate, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Fluoride, Carbonate

Facilities

Cumhuriyet University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center (93 beds), municipal and private thermal hotels, newly opened family baths and aquapark

Infrastructure and Transportation

Road, railway and airport connectivity, 22 km from Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport, paid shuttle service during summer months

Sıcak Çermik Thermal Spa is a significant thermal spa center located within the boundaries of Sivas province in Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region. This thermal area, approximately 31 kilometers from the city center of Sivas, is notable for its natural springs and geothermal characteristics. It lies at an elevation of around 1,300 meters.


Sivas Sıcak Çermik (T.C. Sivas Valiliği)

Geological Structure and Thermal Properties

The Sıcak Çermik Thermal Spa area is situated in a region shaped by recent tectonic activity. Thermal waters rise to the surface along fault lines in the area. The temperature of the spa waters ranges between 45°C and 50°C. The waters are rich in bicarbonate, sulfate, calcium, magnesium and sodium. Due to this composition, they are classified as mineral thermal waters.


Sivas Sıcak Çermik (T.C. Sivas Valiliği)

Health and Therapeutic Use

The thermal waters of Sıcak Çermik are used in supportive treatment for rheumatic diseases, skin conditions, nervous disorders, musculoskeletal ailments and certain orthopedic conditions. Medical observations have also noted their rejuvenating and cleansing effects on the skin.


Sivas Sıcak Çermik (T.C. Sivas Valiliği)

Facilities and Infrastructure

The area features various hotels and spa facilities that serve both health tourism and local and national tourism. Amenities include modern and traditional baths, open and indoor pools, mud baths and physical therapy centers. Additionally, accommodation units operated by municipal social facilities and private sector enterprises are available in the region.


Sivas Sıcak Çermik (T.C. Sivas Valiliği)

Historical Background

The historical use of thermal waters in the Sıcak Çermik area dates back to the Roman period, as evidenced by archaeological remains found in the region. Over time, the waters became accessible to the local population and entered a modernization process during the Republican era. Today, the site welcomes visitors for health, relaxation and tourism purposes.


Sivas Sıcak Çermik (T.C. Sivas Valiliği)

Transportation and Access

Sıcak Çermik Thermal Spa is connected to the city center of Sivas by road. It is easily accessible via public transportation and private transport routes. Additionally, it is approximately 25 kilometers from Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport.


Sivas Sıcak Çermik (T.C. Sivas Valiliği)

Ecosystem and Natural Environment

Although the region lies within a semi-arid climate zone, the thermal springs and surrounding green areas create a microclimate. Various plant cover types and microorganisms adapted to thermal waters are found in the vicinity of the spa.


Sivas Sıcak Çermik (T.C. Sivas Valiliği)

Tourism and Economic Contribution

Sıcak Çermik Thermal Spa is a major tourist attraction in Sivas province. Particularly appealing to domestic tourists for health tourism, the area has made significant contributions to the regional economy through recent investments. It has increased employment in sectors such as accommodation, health services, gastronomy and souvenirs.

Bibliographies

Baştürk, Yusuf Alper and Erkan Sağlık. "Termal Otel İşletmelerinde Hizmet Kalitesinin Müşteri Memnuniyetine Etkisi: Sivas Sıcak Çermik ve Yozgat Sorgun Kaplıcalarında Bir Uygulama." Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Volume XLIV, no. 1 (June 2020): 1-18.

Ergezer, Fatih. “Sıcak Çermik Bölgesi (Sivas) Traverten Atıklarının Yol Temel ve Alt Temel Tabakalarında Kullanılabilirliğinin Araştırılması.” Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, Volume 22, Special Issue (2018): 181-188. Accessed May 17, 2025.https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/sdufenbed/issue/39695/470052

Gültekin, Didem, and Enis Baha Biçer. “Termal Turizmde Porter’ın Elmas Modeli İle Rekabet Üstünlüğünün Değerlendirilmesi: Sivas Sıcak Çermik Bölgesi Örneği.” *Sivas İnterdisipliner Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi* 7, no. 1 (2024): 39–55. Accessed May 17, 2025.http://sita.cumhuriyet.edu.tr/tr/pub/issue/85952/1438222

Mısırlıoğlu, Abdullah, and Yasin Sevgel. “III. Yaş Grubu Termal Turizm Müşterilerinin Beslenme Alışkanlıkları: Sivas İli Örneği.” *Sivas İnterdisipliner Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi* 6, no. 1 (2023): 70–87. Accessed May 17, 2025.http://sita.cumhuriyet.edu.tr/tr/pub/issue/79017/1317210

Sivas Belediyesi. "Sıcak Çermik’te Yeni Aile Banyoları Hizmete Girdi." Accessed May 17, 2025.https://sivas.bel.tr/haber/sicak-cermikte-yeni-aile-banyolari-hizmete-girdi-355

Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi. "Sıcak Çermik F.T.R." Accessed May 17, 2025.https://hastaneler.cumhuriyet.edu.tr/index.php?kod=merkezler&merkezid=82.

Sivas İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü. "Sıcak Çermik." Accessed May 17, 2025.https://www.sivas.gov.tr/sicak-cermik

Sivas İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü. "Termal Turizm." Accessed May 17, 2025.https://sivas.ktb.gov.tr/TR-75979/termal-turizm.html

T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. "Sıcak Çermik – Sivas." Accessed May 17, 2025.https://beta.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/sivas/gezilecekyer/sicak-cermk.

Önem, Esra Özkan, and Erkan Sağlık. “Termal Tesislerdeki Yiyecek İçecek Hizmet Kalitesinin Müşteri Memnuniyetine Etkisi: Sivas İli Örneği.” Sivas İnterdisipliner Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi. Accessed May 17, 2025.http://sita.cumhuriyet.edu.tr/tr/pub/issue/57733/793836.

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Contents

  • Geological Structure and Thermal Properties

  • Health and Therapeutic Use

  • Facilities and Infrastructure

  • Historical Background

  • Transportation and Access

  • Ecosystem and Natural Environment

  • Tourism and Economic Contribution