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Belkısana (Hesta) Hot Spring

Güçlükonak, Şırnak

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A hot spring of local interest on the bank of the Tigris within the boundaries of the village of Düğünyurdu in Güçlükonak, known for its sulfurous water at about 60 °C.

Safety warning

Check transport and security conditions in the area with the local authorities (governorship/district governorate, gendarmerie) before visiting. Consult your doctor about using the thermal water according to your health condition.

Its story

The hot spring known as Belkısana or Hesta is on the bank of the Tigris River, within the boundaries of the village of Düğünyurdu in the Güçlükonak district. According to local legend, the hot spring was given as a wedding gift to Belkıs Sultan (the Queen of Sheba), wife of the Prophet Solomon, and its name comes from this. According to the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, the water, at a temperature of about 60 °C, belongs to the group of sulfurous sodium and calcium sulfate waters; local people prefer the hot spring especially for rheumatism, muscle-joint and skin complaints. Modern facilities have been built around the hot spring, and it is a thermal spot that attracts great interest from people in the region.

Key facts

Water type
Sulfurous, sodium-calcium sulfate
Getting there
Güçlükonak, village of Düğünyurdu
Visit duration
Half day
Water temperature
About 60 °C

Trip purpose

  • Rainy day

Location

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37.52097, 41.84607

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://sirnak.ktb.gov.tr/TR-371291/termal-turizm.html | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11452077283