By Nikolas Bardis

In Krinides Kavala, about 17 kilometers from the city, right next to the popular archaeological site of Philippi, operates one of the most special and special spas in the world, where even King Philip of Macedonia relaxed in the 4th century. B.C. Many centuries later, the Krinido Clay Spa still attracts many people, who are looking for relaxation, well-being and relaxation from the fast pace of everyday life.

In a green landscape, with clay and thermal waters, this spa is the ideal destination for those who wish to live an alternative and unprecedented experience, literally diving into the warm, thermal mud. In fact, the clay therapy and hydrotherapy it offers to visitors, leaves them with the best impressions! In the coming years, it is expected to expand, and to create closed areas for clay therapy there, so that it works throughout the year.

The healing properties of the mud and water of Krinides have been known since ancient times. It is no coincidence, after all, that King Philip of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great, occupied and fortified the city – originally a Thasian colony – to which he also gave his name: Philippi. It is even said that Philip enjoyed – at every opportunity – his mud bath in Krinides, for reasons of well-being, but also relaxation.

The geological and biological conditions that prevailed in the area created the appropriate environment in which the healing clay is prepared and matured, through a complex and complex process. The clay minerals in the clay are the following: montmorillonite, kaolin, muscovite, etc., while the temperature of the mud in the natural reservoir reaches 27 °C. The application of the clay is either total or partial, i.e. by immersing the body in it or by applying it to specific parts of the body.

This is the only clay spa that exists in our country, with the healing waters and the clay that it has to help with cardiovascular diseases, rheumatological disorders and skin diseases, while they also contribute to the strengthening of the immune system. There are many who, after going once, then started going systematically, as they felt great relief and saw a difference in what was bothering them. The camera of Where There is Greece entered this special natural spa of Kavala, talked to bathers and gave us unique images. Would you try it?