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Slovakia may be a small country, but it s richly endowed with magnificent countryside nd natural resources that not only bring pleasure and comfort to the human spirit, but also regeneration of physical strength, relaxation and protection from diseases.
In Slovakia there are as many as 1300 mineral springs that are used both for healing purposes and as excellent table waters. Spring with exceptional curative efficacy have been the reason for the establishment of 23 spas, which can claim to have improved or completely restored the health of thousands of visitors from home and abroad. They concentrate mainly on diseases of the motor, circulatory and nervous systes, metabolic disorders and diseases of the respiratory organs. They achieve very good results in the treatment of post-traumatic conditions, especially those resulting from road accidents.
The climatic spas are also in great demand, thanks to the beneficial influence of the mountain environment on the treatment of the respiratory system and on allergies in children and adults.
The spa, spread out all over Slovakia, are well-equipped institutions, offering services of a high standdard. Classical as well as modern sanatoriums and hotels, traditional restaurants, sporting, transport and service facilities safisty the demands of the visitors. One great advantage of the Slovak spas is the top quality medical care in modernly equipped balneotherapy complexes which apply the findings of specialized research institutes and scientific institutions.
Sport facilities – indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness centres, sauna baths, tennis courts and a network of well-maintained paths in the surrounding parkland forests create excellent conditions for visitors who enjoy physical exercise as well as for profesional sportsmen and women. Apart from serving as medical centres, great emphasis is placed in spa town on a wide range of cultural and social events in numerous arts centres, music pavilions, galleries and museums. The atmosphere is enhanced by regular culturral events, promenade concerts, performances by folklore ensambles, exhibitions and excursions to nearly places of interest.
The growing popularity of Slovak spas I encouragesd by the ease of access to them by road and rail. Guests from more remote countries and fro overseas take advantage of the international airport of Schwechat, near Vienna, as well as the local airports in Bratislava, Piestany and Sliac.
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