1. Edipsos, Evia JUNE 5, 2016

2. The Island of Evia  2 nd biggest island in Greece  Connected to mainland by bridge  Population: 220,000  Archaeological evidence indicates Evia has been inhabited since Paleolithic era greece-map.net

3. The Island of Evia  Popular vacation spot for Greeks  Easy access from the mainland  Diverse topography featuring beaches, mountains, streams, forests, cities, industries, wetlands

4. The Town of Edipsos  Located in Northwest Evia  Ancient city, ruins of baths from ancient Roman times  City destroyed for paganism after fall of Roman empire  Now:  vacation getaway  center for medical tourism kentrikonhotel.com

5. Edipsos  Known for its healing waters and spas  Hotels, spas, and saunas offer hot pools/baths with natural spring water  Medical facilities offer hydrotherapy and kinesiotherapy in the healing waters  Can also be enjoyed without costs:  Hot water springs from some rocks at the beach and pockets in the sea

6. About the Town  Has been visited by Roman emperors and famous writers, philosophers, and artists throughout history  Main street lined with tavernas and cafes  People enjoy viewing the waterfront’s ferries, fishing boats, and sunsets.  Large population of older adults  Popular food items are loukomades (like beignets), sheep yogurt with honey, and fresh fish

7. Healing Waters  Over 80 mineral springs  Water ranges from 82-187˚ Fahrenheit  Contains mineral salts from the earth  Believed to help with treating:  Arthritis, tendonitis, myalgia, vessel diseases, inflammation, infertility, and other health problems

8. Healing Waters  The Thermae Sylla Grand Hotel and Hotel Kentrikon are well known therapeutic health centers in Europe.  These facilities claims to have the highest quality spring water, from a well that is 3 km deep.  “… spring waters are of the highest quality, rich in metallic elements such as calcium, potassium, iron, lithium, magnesium, and sodium. Importantly, the magnesium to calcium ratio is 1:4, representing the ideal combination for the body to absorb both the magnesium and the calcium” (Thermae Sylla Spa, 2014).

9. Other Attractions  International Folk Dance Festival  Tennis and beach volleyball events  Beaches, fishing, sailing  Hunting  Monasteries and archaeological sites

10. References  GR Reporter. (2013). Edipsos: A spa town is being revived. Retrieved from: http://www.grreporter.info/en/edipsos_spa_town_being_revived/9352 http://www.grreporter.info/en/edipsos_spa_town_being_revived/9352  Greece Travel. (N.D.). The healing spas at Edipsos. Retrieved from: http://www.greecetravel.com/edipsos/town.html http://www.greecetravel.com/edipsos/town.html  Greek Travel. (N.D.). Greek islands: Evia. Retrieved from: http://www.greektravel.com/greekislands/evia/ http://www.greektravel.com/greekislands/evia/  Greek Travel Pages. (1999). Edipsos, small town, Evia. Retrieved from: http://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?id=63037 http://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?id=63037  Thermae Sylla Spa. (2014). Our thermal spring. Retrieved from: http://www.thermaesylla.gr/en/Our-Spring-555.htm http://www.thermaesylla.gr/en/Our-Spring-555.htm  Visit Greece. (2014). Evia. Retrieved from: http://www.visitgreece.gr/en/greek_islands/eviahttp://www.visitgreece.gr/en/greek_islands/evia