Aidipsos: Thermal Springs and Archaeological Finds

Aidipsos brings together a long tradition of thermal bathing and archaeological evidence from prehistoric and Roman times. The Aidipsos Archaeological Collection brings together finds from the area; therapeutic baths, mud baths and hydrotherapy are also among the experiences available in Edipsos. Nearby, there is also a protected hydrotherapy building, Roman baths and a landscape of springs, coasts and high mountains. This lets you tailor your stay to different interests: early settlement traces, thermal bathing or the historic sites in the surrounding area.

Archaeological Traces from Prehistory to Roman Times

The Aidipsos Archaeological Collection displays finds from the area’s prehistory, mostly from excavations at the prehistoric settlement of Koubi. It also exhibits pottery from a long period, from the Geometric period to Roman times. The pottery was found in the baths of Aidipsos and the surrounding area. Here, different archaeological perspectives come together: evidence of a prehistoric settlement and pottery from periods far apart in time. For culturally minded travellers, this offers a timeline stretching from prehistoric Koubi to finds from Roman times.

Thermal Springs in the Town and Surrounding Area

Aidipsos, also known as Lipsos in antiquity, was famous for its thermal springs and was therefore visited by prominent figures of the time. In Edipsos, visitors can take therapeutic baths and mud baths, as well as enjoy hydrotherapy. Nearby, the thermal spring of Aidipsos has superheated water and covers an area of 23.5 stremmata. The area around Edipsos is also known for its thermal springs: there are more than 80 springs amid lush vegetation, along the coasts and among high mountains. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between a single spring area and a wider landscape where thermal springs, coasts and mountains come together.

Protected Buildings and Roman Remains

Nearby, the history of buildings and visitors adds to the picture. The old “Agioi Anargyroi” hydrotherapy building in Loutra Aidipsou was built before 1950 and designated a modern protected monument. Behind the EOT hydrotherapy centre are Roman baths and the cave of the Roman general Sulla, with thermal pools; they are among the area’s major attractions. Visitors to the thermal springs and beach in the Edipsos area included Maria Callas, Omar Sharif, Winston Churchill and Greta Garbo.

Choose the Right Focus for Your Stay

When looking for a holiday apartment in Aidipsos, the location can be a useful starting point. Would you like your holiday to focus mainly on the town’s collections and baths, or would you also like to include the thermal spring, the protected building and the Roman sites nearby?

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