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Igal
Igal's greatest chance is hidden in the medical water
brought forth with a derrick installed on the old market place in
the 1940-ies. Despite the suppositions - that there is oil in the
region - what broke out from the 651 m depth was 81 °C water
becoming well-known for its outstanding curative effect. In the
sixties a decision was made: a spa shall be constructed in the
village.
Two pools were opened on 20 August 1962, which were converted for
wintertime use three years later so the service became available
all the year round. In 1967 a swimming pool and three children's
splash pools were built, and eight years later the facility, whose
size increased with the council's purchase of a substantial
property on the hillside, was extended by another pool.
The Igal spa, mostly owned by the local government, completing its
fortieth year in 2002, has been operating as a medical spa since
spring 2001. The water contains alkaline chloride and hidrogen
carbonate, and owing to its iodide ion content, it is classified as
an iodine water. Due to its high temperature and the mineral
content it has a significant curative effect: supports the healing
of rheumatoid locomotor diseases, post-lesial circulation
disorders, articular problems. Also, it has a benign effect on
chronic gynaecological complaints - menstrual disorders, tumours,
cystitis, inflammations - as well as urological problems and spinal
illnesses.
Moreover, it is used to treat chronic bronchitis, the inflammation
of the accessory cavity, gastritis, hyperacidity, gastric and
duodenal ulcer, haemorrhoids. As a drinking cure it is advised for
metabolism and digestive disorders, deficiency of peristalsis,
vascular fistula. Its iodine content makes it suitable to treat
lesions, vascular fistula, whereas its bromide helps those
suffering from insomnia, its fluoride on the other hand protects
the teeth.
The development of the facility will carry on in 2003 with the
indoor pools to be opened in the summer, enabling guests to enjoy
all health services in one place. This will contribute to a variety
of bathing and healing services in the following pools filled with
marvellous medical water set at different temperatures:
- two open thermal pools (32-34 °C) - swimming pool (25 °C) -
Castiglione pool (25 °C) - three children's splash pools (30
°C)
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Igal
The hiding place is busy in the day time. Watch out for
muggles!
Please rehide it exactly as found and bring your own
pen!
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