Loutra Pozar, Therapeutic Spa
Pozar (Loutraki) is placed in the province of Almopia, 13km. northwest of Aridaia, in Pella and is spread on the foothills of Kaimaktsalan. The area, which is exploited by tourist hotels, restaurants, cafes, is built on the banks of Thermopotamos. The spa, hot water with constant temperature of 37oC, springs for thousands of years from the mountain, which creates a stunning landscape of mountain and forest. Visitors are arriving at the Spa from every corner of Greece to get the beneficial properties of the hot water (treatment - relaxing) and also to escape to the beautiful mountains with the caves. The thermal bath has therapeutic indications: Rheumatic diseases, arthrosis, bronchitis, nerve - dermatologic - gynecological diseases, circulatory diseases. In Pozar, there are two spas where each one has indoor pools, and individual baths.
There is also a beautiful waterfall with spa water and an outdoor swimming pool in a majestic landscape. The whole complex is organized with hotels, swimming pools, restaurants, bars, offering every possible service to the bathers. Also, in Pozar, there is a Physiographical Speleological and Folk Art Museum, which houses a valuable collection of important paleontological discoveries. Bones, artifacts and tools, ceramics, wood and metal, on benches and shelves, followed by descriptions. It is worth mentioning that Pozar baths are located in the foothills of Voras or otherwise Kaimaktsalan. Just 10 km from the Old St. Athanasios you can find the ski center of Kaimaktsalan with modern facilities, accommodation and several magnificent views. Moreover, with the increase of rural tourism and alternative tourism were created places to visit, trying to continue to spread the tradition and customs of the place. In the Loutra Area, you will see a large cluster of 16 caves, in Ida Exaplatanos (in the foothills of Paiko) you will find the Distillery and vineyards Nivourli, and the river Moglenitsa or Almopaios a few km away from Pozar, you can try rafting and kayak.