Loutrópoli Thermís

History

The region of Thermi has a history going back five thousand years. The region takes its name from the thermal springs located there for centuries. Archaeological finds indicate that during the antiquity, the Greek goddess Artemis was worshipped as protector of the curative springs. After archaeological excavations in the past years next to the beach, the layers and traces of five cities built one over the other were revealed, the oldest of which dates back to the middle of the 3rd millennium. The magnificence and the radiance of the religious and therapeutic centre of Thermi is also testified by numerous archaeological finds, including the foundations of buildings and inscriptions. Some of these relics are exhibited at the outdoor archaeological site of Horafa. At the beginning of the 20th century, the region of Thermi was popular for its luxurious hotel, Sarlitza Palace, which was built on the plans of French architects. For about thirty years, it received great recognition, attracting visitors and celebrities from all over the world. Today it is in decline and only the hot baths are operational.

Most-observed species

• Yellow-legged Gull

  Larus michahellis J.F.Naumann, 1840 · Aves
  1,091
• Common Chaffinch

  Fringilla coelebs Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  815
• Greater Flamingo

  Phoenicopterus roseus Pallas, 1811 · Aves
  785
• Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron

  Egretta garzetta (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  778
• Crested Lark

  Galerida cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  765
• Barn Swallow

  Hirundo rustica Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  703
• Hooded Crow

  Corvus cornix Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  647
• corn bunting

  Emberiza calandra Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  619

Most recent

• M 4.4 — 2025-10-27
  16 km WNW of Míthymna, Greece
• M 5 — 2025-01-21
  4 km SW of Behram, Turkey
• M 4 — 2024-10-27
  9 km NNW of Mantamádos, Greece
• M 4.1 — 2024-10-06
  17 km SW of Eresós, Greece
• M 4.2 — 2024-10-01
  21 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece
• M 3.9 — 2024-08-21
  14 km SW of Eresós, Greece