Are there open air hot springs in natural settings in the mountains of Georgia (the country)?
After we had our first snow here in Tbilisi a few days ago and then chatting with a Japanese friend online I started to wonder...
I know Georgia has no shortage of mountains or natural mineral water springs or snow, but I don't know if some of them are hot with outdoor facilities in the mountains.
What I really want is an outdoor hotspring in a natural setting, preferably in the mountains, which will be operating in the winter with snow all around, like is possible to find in Japan.
Here's a Japanese onsen in the snow - are there Georgian equivalents?
Bonus points for mixed baths where male and female are not separated, and extra bonus points if there is wildlife around, like Japan's snow monkeys!
Best Answer
First of all, there are some hot springs in Georgia. But it seems to be difficult to find the hot springs. I found the following three cities that have at least hot springs in spas, but I'm not sure if there are also open-air hot springs. But at least those cities are a good starting point:
Tsqaltubo some hot springs, but couldn't find out if they are open-air. But also in Tsqaltubo there are some very interesting caves like for example this one:
Borjomi has also some hot springs and is located in a National Park. Judging from Google Image Search there is something like an open-air location there:
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Where is the hot spring in Georgia?
Located just an hour south of Atlanta, the town of Warm Springs is nestled among the rolling hills and the naturally heated waters made famous by Franklin D. Roosevelt.Are there mineral springs in Georgia?
In addition to Radium Springs, some of the most popular natural springs in Georgia are known as Warm Springs. Located in Meriwether County, these natural springs have been used for centuries for their healing benefits. In fact, President Franklin D. Roosevelt used these pools to help treat the symptoms of polio.Where are the most natural hot springs?
Hot springs, where scalding water has bubbled up to the surface, are some of the most amazing natural wonders you can encounter....- Alamy. Banjar Hot Springs, Bali, Indonesia. ...
- Terme di Saturnia, Tuscany, Italy. ...
- Uunartoq Island, Greenland. ...
- Kurokawa Onsen, Kyushu, Japan.
Can you swim in Warm Springs Georgia?
For decades, Georgia residents and visitors have enjoyed vacationing in the areas surrounding the state's natural hot springs. These springs provide mineral-rich waters ideal for swimming, bathing, or therapy. Also nearby these hot springs are renowned restaurants that keep people coming back to the area.Georgia. Interesting Facts About Georgia
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