The Turkish resort of Pamukkale like no other is famous for its thermal springs, United in healing systems. One of these complexes is called Karait, which means "red water". There are healing springs of hot mineral water. The water temperature at the outlet of the source is equal to about 80°C, but the edges of the pond, it cools to a temperature of 60°C. to Plunge into that warm water certainly will not want, but to get there feet quite nicely.

These mineral keys contain many nutrients such as magnesium, calcium sulfate, hydrocarbon. However, the main component is iron that gives water a characteristic color. It colours the travertines in very bright shades from yellow and orange to red and brown. These terraces resemble oversized tubs, in each of which water accumulates and forms a shallow, about "ankle deep" pools. The mineral water of this source is credited with rejuvenating properties.

In addition to these thermal springs in Karate there are two. In one of them with low flows down hill "striped" water of different shades. Its temperature is slightly above +40°C and a speed of 40 liters per second. The second source of heals skin diseases and contains sulphur water with a temperature of about +30°C.

Local sources heal from a lot of diseases, so Karait very popular among the Turks as a great medical center. The curative effect of mineral waters of Karaite be more potent than from sources terraces "Cotton fortress", so the locals use these travertines much more and even gain water from them.

The village is in the center of which are multi-colored travertine cliffs, is a popular place for the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system. This treat rickets and rheumatism, psoriasis and eczema, lumbago, or simply relieve stress and fatigue. In the village operates a large number of resorts where you can enjoy treatments and improve health. There are such treatments as bathing in the thermal pools, mud baths and the drinking of mineral water.