Jermuk thermal springs
From Yerevan: 175km/3h
Altitude: 2000m above sea level
Jermuk City is a well-known and beloved resort not only for local residents, but also for many guests of Armenia who came to improve their health in the fresh and clean mountain air. The city has gained popularity among people due to the healing properties of its waters. TheSources havea very useful chemical composition, the water is rich in sodium, ioane sulfate and carbon dioxide chemical compound.
One of the most famous springs is the hot springs. Despite the fact that the springs are located in inaccessible areas, this is the most beloved and sought-after place in Jermuk. To get here, you need to rent a Jeep or walk, as a regular sedan will not be able to get there.
The water temperature in the springs varies from 32-56 degrees Celsius. The water in the springs is carbonic and contains sulfate and sodium bicarbonate. Precipitation is of great importance in the formation of thermal waters. Penetrating into tectonic faults, enriching them with hot carbon dioxide, dissolving some chemical elements in the surrounding rocks and emerging from the surface of the earth in the form of a gaseous mixture.
Jermuk geysers are a unique place, especially in winter, when the air temperature is sub-zero, there is snow all around, and the water temperature in the geyser starts at 32 degrees Celsius, which makes it possible to calmly swim and at the same time enjoy the fresh, mountain air.
