Ardabil
Sarein
Irans Mineralquellen-Kurort im Schoß des Mount Sabalan
8 Highlights · tippen Sie auf einen PunktSarein (auch Sareyn) ist ein kleiner Thermalkurort in der Provinz Ardabil, rund 25-28 km südwestlich der Stadt Ardabil am Fuß des Mount Sabalan gelegen – Irans dritthöchstem Gipfel und einem ruhenden Vulkan, dessen Erdwärme die Quellen des Ortes speist. Es ist Irans wichtigstes Ziel für Hydrotherapie, mit rund sieben großen heißen Quellen sowie dem Sabalan-Komplex, der als größtes Hydrotherapiezentrum des Nahen Ostens angepriesen wird; genutzt werden schwefel- und mineralreiche Wässer gegen Gelenk-, Haut- und rheumatische Beschwerden. Ganzjährig leben hier nur einige Tausend Menschen, doch im Sommer wächst der Ort auf über 20.000 an, wenn Touristen aus dem Inland wegen der Quellen und des kühlen Bergklimas strömen. Das umliegende Sabalan-Hochland bietet zudem Skifahren in Alvares, Gipfelbesteigungen zu einem Kratersee, in den Fels gehauene Höhlendörfer und Wasserfälle.
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Sabalan Hydrotherapy Complex
Large modern spa complex billed as the biggest hydrotherapy center in the Middle East. Flagship facility with indoor pools, pressurized hot-water jacuzzis, dry and steam saunas, private bathtubs, Turkish baths, massage and medical hydrotherapy services, fed by the Gavmish Goli (Oxen) spring.
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Gavmish Goli Hot Spring
Sarein's most abundant mineral spring, with a deep open bathing pool. The largest-flow hot spring in town; sour, colorless, faintly fragrant water around 46 C, rich in bicarbonate, chloride, sulfate, calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium, prized for rheumatic and heart-related therapy.
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Mount Sabalan (Savalan) and Summit Crater Lake
Dormant volcano, Iran's third-highest peak (4,811 m), with a crater lake at the summit. The geothermal engine behind Sarein's springs; a major climbing objective with a turquoise summit crater lake and the eagle-shaped 'Eagle Rock', accessed via routes from Alvares and Shabil.
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Alvares Ski Resort
One of Iran's largest ski resorts on Sabalan's southern flank. Sits at about 3,200 m with a long season (open much of the year), serves as a southern launch point for Sabalan ascents, and is roughly a 30 km drive from Sarein on asphalt road.
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Sari Su Hot Spring
Central Sarein spring with distinctive pistachio-green, sour water. One of the town's most popular springs, roughly 47 C at the source (about 44 C in the pools), valued for mineral therapy.
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Qara Su (Gharasoo) Hot Spring
Westerly Sarein spring known as the 'nerve' spring. Tasteless, colorless thermal water around 44 C, traditionally recommended for nervous-system relaxation.
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Besh Bajilar (Five Springs) Hot Spring
Spring whose name means 'Five Springs', with several outlets feeding one pool. Five natural hot-water outlets continuously feed a single pool at a milder ~36 C, making it a gentler soak.
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Kanzaq / Vind-Kalkhoran Rocky Village
Ancient troglodyte village with rock-cut dwellings near Sarein. Hand-hewn rock houses dated to roughly the 1st millennium BC, a rare cave-architecture site giving a window into ancient Sabalan settlement.
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Anahita Hill
Ancient hill/archaeological mound near Sarein. Associated with the 2nd millennium BC and the water-goddess Anahita, underscoring the long sacred history of the area's waters.
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Vila Darasi (Vila Valley) Cold Mineral Springs
Tree-lined valley ~5 km from Sarein with fizzy cold mineral springs. Naturally carbonated cold-water springs (locally said to benefit the kidneys) set among towering trees and mountain scenery, a cool contrast to the hot baths.