Aidipsos: Thermal Springs, History and Finds

Aidipsos combines thermal springs with ancient history and archaeological finds. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in town, these themes help convey the character of the destination. The springs link ancient renown with a history of visitors to the Edipsos area. The story ranges from the prehistoric settlement of Koubi to Roman baths and historic sites in the surrounding area.

Thermal Springs in Aidipsos and the Surrounding Area

The thermal spring of Aidipsos is located near the town. It has superheated water and covers an area of 23.5 stremmata. There are also more than 80 thermal springs in the Edipsos area, amid lush vegetation, along the coast and among high mountains. The individual spring and the wider area show two different scales of the thermal region: a specific area with superheated water and a spring zone set in a diverse landscape.

The History of the Baths and Historic Sites

The thermal springs were known in ancient times in Aidipsos; as a result, the town, also called Lipsos, was visited by prominent figures of the time. The old “Agioi Anargyroi” hydrotherapy building is located in Loutra Aidipsou. It was built before 1950 and designated a modern protected monument. Behind the EOT hydrotherapy center are Roman baths and the cave of the Roman general Sulla, with thermal pools. These sites are among the area's major attractions. The hydrotherapy building and the Roman structures represent different historical chapters in the area's thermal tradition.

The springs and beach in the Edipsos area are also associated with well-known visitors: Maria Callas, Omar Sharif, Winston Churchill and Greta Garbo were among those who used them. The history of visitors thus encompasses both Aidipsos's ancient renown and figures associated with the wider area.

Aidipsos Archaeological Collection

The Aidipsos Archaeological Collection presents finds from the area's prehistoric past, mainly from excavations at the prehistoric settlement of Koubi. It also displays pottery dating from the Geometric period to Roman times; the pieces were found in the baths of Aidipsos and the surrounding area. Koubi provides the prehistoric connection, while the pottery spans the period through to the Roman era. The collection thus brings together a named settlement site and finds from the baths and their surroundings.

Weighing Up Activities and Interests

In Edipsos, visitors can take therapeutic baths and mud baths, as well as use hydrotherapy facilities. These treatments connect with the town's thermal heritage, while the collection, old hydrotherapy building and Roman sites add a historical focus. If you are planning a specific treatment, check what is available during your travel dates before your trip. When choosing where to stay, consider whether you are most interested in the baths, the archaeological finds or a combination of the two.

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