In terms of thermal tourism, thermal springs have been used both in terms of Spa-Wellness and for therapeutic purposes since prehistoric times in İzmir.

İzmir also contains important thermal springs. The city, which has healed so many people since the ancient times with its many hot springs such as Balçova Agamemnon, Allianoi, Asclepion, Karakoç, Çeşme-Şifne (Reisdere), continues its healing today.

In addition, the Bayındır Spas, Bergama (Pergamon) Spas, Menemen Spas, Ilıcagol Spa, Rabbit Island Spa, Çesme Spas, Şifne Spa, Seferihisar Spas, Urla Spa (Malkoç springs) and Gülbahçe are still in use for thermal tourism. Hot springs have hot water, mud baths, and drinking water, and various treatment methods are applied at these springs, taking advantage of the possibilities of modern medicine.

Thermal springs with different ranges of temperatures (27 – 153 ºC) and high flow are available throughout the city. Aside from these features, the fact that thermal waters are close to the surface provides a great competitive advantage over other thermal areas.