HEALTH TOURISM IN AFYON
Throughout history Afyonkarahisar , located in the inner Aegean ;hosted many civilizations including Phrygian, Lydian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman Empires. Afyonkarahisar’s name comes from the Karahisar Castle, which is in the on top of a volcanic rocky peak, and from the poppies (Opium-Afyon), which is a plant grown in the large fields of the city, and which we first encountered on the coins of the ancient city "Synnada". As the name Afyonkarahisar is very long, many official and commercial organizations, and the public often refer to the city as “Afyon”, as it is easier to spell and to pronounce.
WHY ARE YOU INVITED TO AFYON FOR HEALTH TOURISM?
Besides its historical importance, Afyonkarahisar is among our prominent provinces due to its geographical location, cultural and touristic potential. Thermal and health tourism has improved greatly in Afyonkarahisar province, which has important geothermal water resources throughout Türkiye. Designated as an important thermal tourism area by our Ministry, Afyonkarahisar has the title of "Healing City Afyonkarahisar" because of its thermal waters with rich minerals used in the treatment of many diseases, and its thermal tourism and accommodation facilities.
In addition to its historical and cultural richness, the city is also famous for its rich cuisine and regional tastes. Afyonkarahisar is known as the homeland of clotted cream, sausage, Turkish delight and confectionery. With its rich cuisine, Afyon has been included in the UNESCO "Creative Cities Network" in the field of gastronomy in 2019.
