1. SPAS, SPRINGS AND WATERPARKS Denisa Bučková, Lea Gašparová, Mária Lisiková II.B

2.  various sources of mineral and thermal water  about 1,500 springs in Slovakia, more than 400 in the Prešov region  the majority of them – around towns and villages, used by local residents  some of them – bottled and distributed as superior mineral, table and curative water (Ľubovnianka, Sulinka, Cígeľka, Salvator, Baldovská)  in the past – bathhouses have been built near the springs with the exceptional healing effects  recently – waterparks are emerging close to the springs  Bardejovské Spa, Vyšné Ružbachy, Spa in the High Tatras, Aquacity Poprad...

3. Bardejovské Spa 325 metres above the sea level situated close to town Bardejov Princess Mária Lujza (Napoleon Bonaparte´s wife), Alexander 1st, Alžbeta (called Sissi) 10 springs oncological, circulatory system, digestive system diseases, metabolism disorder... 3 hotels (Ozón, Astória, Alžbeta) 2 guesthouses (František, Diana) few small villas many activities for visitors

5. Spa Vyšné Ružabchy The most attractive part of the spa – travertine tarn Kráter mental diseases and disorders, locomotive organ diseases, vocational and circulatory system diseases... 9 healing springs (19°C- 23°C) the most abundant spring – Izabela waters a thermal pool with a sliding sunroof (34°C), outdoor thermal pools accomodation – 3 hotels (Grand hotel Strand, Travertín I., II.), swiss lodges, private guesthouses dominating feature - White house ski center, ski slope, cross-country skiing

7. Spa Tatranská Polianka 1,005 m above the sea level forest belt in a midly cold region with dry air and favorable solar radiation conditions airways diseases (since 19.century) bituminosis and respiratory diseases

9. Spa Nový Smokovec 1,018 m above the sea level situated in TANAP non tuberculosis diseases, diseases of airways, vocational diseases, metabolism disorder...

11. Spa Tatranské Matliare 855m above the sea level Vysoké Tatry, under the foothil of Lomnický peak climatic conditions – comparable to those in Alpine resorts oncological, mental diseases, metabolism disorder diseases...

13. Aquapark Aqua City Poprad center of amusement and relaxation water paradise with warm, geothermal pools Spa resort includes 2 hotels, gyms, restaurant, bars and venues able to accomodate 350 guests

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