Aidipsos presents thermal offerings and archaeological history as two distinct ways to experience the place. Specific highlights include therapeutic baths and hydrotherapy, as well as finds from several eras. Nearby, thermal springs, landscapes and Roman sites add to the picture. This gives you a clear question to consider when planning your trip: Would you like to get to know Aidipsos mainly through its thermal attractions or through the history of the area?

Thermal Baths, Springs and Landscapes

In Edipsos, visitors can enjoy therapeutic baths and mud baths, as well as hydrotherapy. Check the latest access and opening-time information in advance if you plan to include one of these treatments in your itinerary.

Aidipsos, also called Lipsos, was known in antiquity for its thermal springs and was therefore visited by prominent figures of the time.

The Aidipsos thermal spring in the nearby area has overheated water and covers 23.5 stremmata. There are more than 80 thermal springs in the area around Edipsos, amid lush vegetation, along the coast and among high mountains. The individual spring and the wider area therefore represent different scales.

Archaeological Traces from Prehistory to the Roman Era

The Aidipsos Archaeological Collection displays finds from the area's prehistoric past, mainly from excavations at the prehistoric settlement of Koubi. It also exhibits pottery dating from the Geometric period to the Roman era. The objects were found in the baths of Aidipsos and the surrounding area.

These offer different points of reference for understanding the history of the area: Koubi represents a prehistoric settlement, while the pottery spans a later period and comes from additional find sites. The collection provides a different perspective from the Roman sites nearby: it brings together finds from a prehistoric settlement and pottery from later eras, while the baths and Sulla's Cave are specific sites dating to the Roman era.

Roman Sites and Historical Visitors

Nearby, in Loutra Aidipsou, stands the old “Agioi Anargyroi” hydrotherapy building. It was built before 1950 and designated a modern protected monument. Behind the EOT hydrotherapy centre in Loutra Aidipsou are Roman baths and the Cave of the Roman general Sulla, with thermal pools; these are among the area's major sights.

Visitors who made use of the thermal springs and the beach in the Edipsos area included Maria Callas, Omar Sharif, Winston Churchill and Greta Garbo.

Hotel Search and Choosing Your Focus

The thermal spring and nearby monuments are also worth considering as separate destinations. This lets you plan your stay around your interests and keep your preferred focus in mind when comparing hotels.

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