İzmir and Health

İzmir has been an important destination for health tourism since ancient times, thanks to its thermal springs, natural beauty, and climate. One of the most significant examples is the Asklepieion of Pergamon in İzmir, one of the foremost health centers of the ancient world. For centuries, it has treated patients from all over the world. It hosted Galen, one of the most important physicians of antiquity and a pioneer of pharmacology and rational medicine, who healed patients at the Pergamon Asklepieion.

İzmir’s ancient geothermal resources have been used for healing and therapeutic purposes since prehistoric times. With many thermal springs such as Balçova Agamemnon, Allianoi, Asklepieion, Karakoç, and Çeşme-Şifne, the city has served as a center of healing since antiquity and continues to do so today.

Home to the rich cuisine and culture of both the Mediterranean and Anatolia, İzmir is always ready for health tourism, with its easy accessibility, stunning natural surroundings, healing waters, and high-quality healthcare services!