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r Tour of the Thermal Spas

Between Varaždin and Zagreb are six thermal spas
(toplice), dating from different eras. Set in a pleasant hilly
landscape of vineyards and woods, the spas are popular
with Croatians and visitors from nearby European
countries. As well as being attracted by the well-
equipped thermal spas, visitors are also drawn by the
cities and towns nearby. In addition there are numerous
castles, sanctuaries, churches and museums, making this Decorative detail from the Roman
a very pleasant area to stay in. baths, Varaždinske Toplice
5 Sutinske Toplice
4 Krapinske Toplice Located 8 km (5 miles) northwest of
This thermal spa was Zlatar, at an altitude of 170 m (557 ft),
built in the second half this site has been famous since the
of the 19th century near 13th century for its curative waters, Varaždin
a hot water spring rich in which are slightly radioactive and rich
calcium, magnesium and in minerals, particularly calcium and
carbonate. The hospital treats magnesium. Mud baths are particularly
rheumatic, cardio vascular and effective for the treatment of a variety
neurological illnesses with of ailments. Outdoor pools only.
bathing in its three indoor
pools (the hotel also has out­
door pools and a whirlpool)
and mud treatments.
Belec
Mihovljan
Krapina
Donja
Šemnica
Zlatar
Zlatar
Bistrica
Bedekovčina 1 Terme Jezerčica
Zabok This thermal spa is located in
Danja Stubica. There is a hotel
(with thermal water conducted to
every bathroom), a wellness
spa and beauty centre, a sauna,
fitness programmes, massage,
Zagreb face and body treatments
and several pools.
Key
Tour route
Motorway
Other roads

3 Terme Tuhelj
This spa town is 2 Stubičke Toplice
40 km (25 miles) This spa is located at the foot of Mount
from Zagreb. At the Medvednica, 3 km (2 miles) from Donja
hotel with its eight Stubica. The spa dates from 1776. There
pools, rheumatic, is a hospital here that specializes in the
respiratory, urological treatment of degenerative diseases of
and gynaecological the joints and spine. The hot spa waters
illnesses are treated. emerge at 69°C (156°F).

For hotels and restaurants in this region see p231 and pp248–9

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