Evaluation of thermal tourism potential of Şırnak

Year 2025, Volume: 10 Issue: 2, 165 - 171

Aysen Ercan İştin , Gökhan Kadırhan , Sedat Çelik , Mahmut Tahir Nalbantçılar , Ayşen Davraz

https://doi.org/10.31822/jomat.2025-10-2-165

Abstract

The aim of this study is to identify the existing geothermal resources in Şırnak Province, determine their characteristics, and assess their potential for thermal tourism. Fieldwork was conducted on two different dates during the research, and samples were taken from 10 sources at 5 different locations. The parameters of ECI, pH, and temperature were measured at the sources. The collected samples were then analyzed in accordance with the provisions of the "Hot Springs Regulation" published in the Official Gazette dated 24.07.2001 and numbered 24472, at the Diyarbakır Public Health Laboratory under the Provincial Health Directorate. The results were evaluated in terms of public health. As a result of the research conducted at 5 locations, it was determined that the Beytüşşebap-Ilıcak geothermal area (43.3°C) and the Güçlükonak-Belkıs Main Geothermal Area (62.8°C) are suitable for thermal tourism. It was also found that the other sources could be used for wellness purposes. Recommendations regarding the measures to be taken for these locations to become thermal tourism centers were also presented.

Keywords

Thermal Tourism, Health Tourism, Geothermal, Şırnak.

Supporting Institution

ŞIRNAK ÜNİVERSİTESİ BİLİMSEL ARAŞTIRMA PROJELERİ KOORDİNASYON BİRİMİ

Project Number

2021..ÖNAP.11.03.01

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