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8. Maxima: This is an Indian watch manufacturing company established in1996 that operates from Himachal Pradesh. It offers a wide range of watches ranging from waterproof to trendy watches for men and women.
by Maria Spiliopoulou
LOUTRAKI, Greece, July 12 (Xinhua) -- A breath away from Athens, the seaside resort of Loutraki on the Gulf of Corinth has been for several decades a popular holiday destination for those seeking to take a dive in history, the sea and the therapeutic waters of the natural thermal springs at the foot of Geraneia mountain range.
Amid the acute debt crisis that has hit Greece since 2009, local authorities in this town of 20 Donnel Pumphrey Limited Jersey ,000 inhabitants which is located about 80 km southwest of Athens, have stepped up efforts to modernize and upgrade their unique tourism product.
They seek to attract more visitors from across the world, focusing on their comparative advantages, such as the centuries-old tradition in thermalism, officials said during a recent tour in Corinth Prefecture.
"The name Loutraki is a direct reference to thermalism. From antiquity our hot springs and the healing benefits of the waters had been a trademark of the region," Tassos Sakellariou Rasul Douglas Limited Jersey , Deputy Mayor of Loutraki, explained, told Xinhua at the facilities of the municipality's "Loutraki Thermal Spa".
The word derives from "Loutron" that means bath in Greek. Thermae (hot spings) is the name of the ancient city. The first written reference to the miraculous waters is made by historian Xenophon (431-351 BC) He mentioned that Spartan soldiers came to Thermae to heal after battles, bathing in the waters deriving from many faults of the coastal area.
The city was famous for its "water of life" also during the Roman period, while in the 19th century it became one of the first thermalism destinations in the newly founded Greek state. The well-preserved old building of the Loutraki Thermal Spa dates back to the early 20th century. The construction of the modern wing was completed in 2010 with European Union and local administration funds.
"We attempted to develop what we had and expand from the therapeutic spas to wellness in order to attract more people to the modern facilities. We constantly try to upgrade the services offered," Sakellariou said.
Currently Loutraki Thermal Spa covers 5 Sidney Jones Limited Jersey ,000 square meters. It includes indoor heated pools with waterfalls and jet hydromassaging, a cool water swimming pool for post-traumatic rehabilitation, sauna, as well as individual cabins for hydrotherapy and massage.
There is an easy access for the disabled, medical advice and information on the water properties provided by health experts, as well as drinking therapy Derek Barnett Limited Jersey , mud therapy and beauty treatment sessions.
About 50,000 people, mostly Greeks and other Europeans, visit the spa throughout each year. The municipality aims to attract more visitors from the United States and China.
"Loutraki's therapeutic water is famous worldwide for its healing properties. It is rich in trace elements and minerals. Its main substances are sodium, potassium, magnesium Corey Clement Eagles Jersey , calcium and radon -- very beneficial elements to health," Vana Nikolopoulou, Loutraki Thermal Spa PR manager, told Xinhua.
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