From the hot springs, discovered at the end of the 18th century, Terme Čatež grew in the course of its 200-year long history into the largest natural health resort and the second largest tourist centre in Slovenia. Now, the number of tourists staying in Terme Čatež represents a more than 7% share of all tourist overnight stays registered in Slovenia and a 21% share of all overnight stays in all Slovenian health resorts.Some 640,000 guests visit annually the Thermal Rivieras - the winter and the Summer Thermal Riviera - attracted not only by this unique water paradise, but by the entire offer, which is the richest in this part of Europe.
Terme Čatež health resort is the largest among 15 Slovenian natural health resorts and the second largest tourist centre in Slovenia. Thermal water has been the motive-power of healing which is used in treatments and at the same time for bathing in the numerous pools in the hotels and the Thermal Riviera.
Thermal water - the source of health and wellbeingThermal water springs were discovered more than 200 years ago on the fields of Čatež at the bank of the river Sava.
Today there are 11 thermal water springs in Terme Čatež: thermal water wells out from 300 – 600 meters depth, its temperature on the source itself being 42°C - 63°C.
Thermal water has been the motive-power in the development of the Terme Čatež health resort; it is a natural means of health preservation, used in health care and at the same time for bathing in our numerous pools in the hotels and Thermal Riviera.
Health experts, healing and rehabilitation treatments and thermal water are the base of healing programs at Health service at the Čatež hotel.
Highly trained medical staff, in co-operation with various medical institutions, performs modern healing treatments and complete lab check-up in the laboratory at the Čatež hotel.
A department for complex functional therapeutic treatment of patients with ankylosing Spondylitis has been active since 1986, as well as educational programs for doctors, physiotherapists and patients with ankylosing Spondylitis, and a fully equipped 24-hour medical nursing department for those with mobility limitations and immobile patients who stay on complete, post-operative or regular rehabilitation programs at the Čatež hotel.
Medical experts, healing treatments and rehabilitation as well as thermal water are the basis for healing programs in Terme Čatež.
Therapies include following treatments:
| • | Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is a part of Balneotherapy where with the help of thermal water and mud compresses natural strength of the immune system is aroused. Balneological therapies are used especially with severe injuries of spinal and loco motional systems and chronically inflammatory illnesses of the spine. |  |
| • | Kinetic therapy: Kinetic therapy is therapeutic gymnastics, which helps learning how to stand, walk and move, including active and passive therapeutic gymnastics, functional training, standing and walking school, exercises on big balloons, work therapy and neurophysiotherapy (Bobath). | |
| • | Electro therapy: Methods of modern electrotherapy with laser, magnetic therapy, ultra sound and anti-pain therapy are used for pain-reducing and muscle-strengthening. | |
| • | Thermical therapy: Thermotherapy contributes to a greater mobility of joints and muscles as well as reducing pain. The mud and paraffin compresses and baths heal chronical pains of the loco motional system. For better blood flow gel pads Thermo pack are used, for acute inflammatory illnesses, injuries, muscle tensions and swellings cooling pads Criopack are used. | |
| • | Individual hand techniques (massages, manual lymph drainage, reflex - zone foot massage, clinical aromatherapy) | |
| • | Individual medical services. |
The Terme Dobrna spa is a modern and dynamic health resort and tourist centre. It combines natural wealth with contemporary medical science, and has everything that places it amongst the best Slovene health & tourist resorts. The spa has a renowned tradition dating back to the 15th century, a very healthy climate and beautiful surroundings. It is an ideal place for relaxation, and offers high quality health services and care, and plenty of amusement and social events. No wonder it has been attracting guests from all over the world for centuries.
600 years of tradition complemented with the latest medical expertise. A place for relaxation, where wisdom, experience, natural wealth, healthy environment and hospitality blend into a harmonious whole.
Terme Dobrna offers efficient therapies, based on balneal and other methods and modern medical science, for the prevention and rehabilitation of motion system disorders.
Balneotherapy achieve a rapid and complete anatomic and functional recovery of affected limbs and organs.
The thermal water from DOBRNA springs has proven healing effects and is highly recommended to patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases and hypertension (high blood pressure).
This thermal water is also highly recommended as additional treatment of patients suffering from gynecological diseases, where combinations of natural and scientific therapies are believed to produce the best results.
AYURVEDA ABHYANGA: This is a gentle Indian massage. During the massage, guest learns how to breathe correctly. Meanwhile joints are relaxed by traditional massage technique and body is oiled by special ayurvedic herbal oils. The appropriate touch influences also to accessible, surface feelings. This technique provides relaxation feeling, own-body awareness and light-body feeling. Simultaneously it betters circulation system of vital fluids in the body and eliminates present toxins out of the body, which consequently results in rejuvenation and relaxation inside the body. It is suitable for everyone. The massage is possible from baby's third month on. Such a massage provides better recovery after various operations, so that body gets into balance in the shortest time. Abhyanga gives seniors their energy back and prolongs their life. After the third massage the body appears to be more beautiful and muscles get tonus.
The provoking inscriptions "Relax and take care of your body" and "Pamper yourself" are inviting you into the rooms by the pools, where you will be met by the great feeling of relaxation. Behind the transparent glass doors there are individual massage rooms with modest furnishing, which together with professional therapists enable you to truly take a deep look at yourself and feel yourself in every way possible. The skilled hands of the masseurs can give you a variety of massages, from the classical massages and aromatherapies to mysterious Far Eastern medicinal ingredients.Hammam
Hammam is the name of the Turkish or Oriental bath. Hammam isn't just good for the body but also for the mind. This is where your busy week will be washed away by the pleasant warmth and dimmed lights, lots of lather and water. Enter the Osman Empire! Rediscover yourself!
Massages
Pleasant lighting, quiet music and scented oils fill the room. Gentle hands sliding down the naked skin, smoothing, kneading, pressing till every single muscle in your body relaxes floats etc. Disturbances in the energy flow cause the lack of life energy and development of different kinds of illnesses. The selected massages can remove these blockades, improve the flow of life energy, and help to regain the balance and with it connected health and well-being. The much appreciated hand touches soothe and relax our body and soul.
For Your Well-BeingTerme Olimia's thermal water is suitable for treatment of:
• Rheumatic diseases
• Skin diseases
• Circulatory disorders of arteries
• Post-surgery conditions and conditions following bone and muscle injuries
• Peripheral nervous system dysfunctions.
Furthermore, Terme Olimia's thermal water also beneficially influences mitigation of adverse effects on health resulting from daily overloading of our body. Bathing in thermal water relaxes muscles and improves blood flow in tissues, stimulates and strengthens the body’s defense mechanisms.