The whole region of Zakarpattia (Transcarpathians) is filled with natural hot springs. Thermal springs in Kosino, which became the home for the whole wellness and spa complex, are the most popular in the area. Kosino Complex and Spa is the oldest balneological complex in Ukraine and also one of the oldest in Europe - it was established during Austro-Hungarian Empire and has functioned ever since. Even after the most recent reconstruction, this spa and wellness complex preserves the historical style and ambiance of similar balneological complexes scattered around Hungary and Austria.The complex has recently undergone a major reconstruction and now is a modern fully-functioning spa and wellness center with great variety of natural hot thermal water pools and wide range of additional beauty services such as massages, facial and body treatments etc. Kosino Complex and Spa is located in a picturesque 200 year old oak grove and occupies the area of 8 hectares. Local restaurant offers delicious dishes of Hungarian and Ukrainian cuisine.
There are 5 pools at the Kosino Complex and Spa: three of them filled with natural spring hot water and other two, the fresh water adult pool and a children's pool, offer a refreshing dip into the cool water after thermal baths. Rich in sulphur and an array of other minerals, healing thermal waters rise from 1190 meters depth and have a temperature of 41°C all year round. Kosino Thermal Complex & Spa also offers a comfortable hotel in case guests would like to enjoy hot springs for a long period of time. People come to Kosino in order to cure arthritis, osteoporosis, cardio hypertension, nerve injury and limb plexus, nervous system disease, atherosclerosis, varicose veins and many others. The chemical composition of thermal water in Kosino is truly outstanding: these natural hot springs in Ukraine are rich in iron, manganese, potassium, silicon, sodium, fluoride, zinc and other elements that affect the entire complex of human body. Doctors recommend to take thermal baths in 15-20 minutes sets with 40 minutes to 1 hour interval.
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