Natural hot springs of Bulgaria

Best spa towns in Bulgaria.

The natural hot springs that emerge from the springs of Bulgaria are one of the treasures that can be found in this country for leisure, relaxation and even healing.

Hot springs rafts in Rupite (Bulgaria) a 75 ºC.

Bulgaria is one of the main SPA destinations in Europe due to the abundance of mineral water springs located throughout its territory. The number of registered springs in Bulgaria is higher than 700, with different composition, temperature and properties of mineral water.

Thermal spring fountain in a public park in Hisaria

The Thracians, ancient ancestors of present-day Bulgarians, built some of the oldest settlements in Bulgaria around the hot springs. They were the first to discover the curative quality of water already several millennia before Christ and built their cities near them, just as the Roman invaders would later do.

Most of these settlements have today become some of the best SPA complexes in Bulgaria.. We select some of them who are the most famous in Bulgaria:

Chiflik.

Chiflik is a small town, located at 190 km from the capital, Sofia, in the heart of the Balkan mountain (cordillera Stara Planina) already 16 km from Troyan Monastery (XVII century), famous for its miraculous icon of Saint Mary. Here is a true paradise of centuries-old forests and fresh air. The exuberant nature and the geothermal springs with mineral water offer the opportunity to relax during all the seasons of the year. The natural mineral water pools that exist both outdoors and indoors in Chiflik spa hotels have a constant water temperature of 34 ° C all year round, even in the middle of winter.

Spa hotel with thermal pool in Chiflik

Devin.

The city is a famous balneological resort and together with Sandanski it is the city with the highest number of sunny days in Bulgaria. There is more of 15 mineral springs in the Devin city area. The waters are good for treating hepatobiliary diseases, renal and urological, endocrine, also cardiovascular, endocrine-metabolic, etc.

Natural hot spring pool in Devin

Lifts (o Hisaria).

On the territory of the Hisaria complex are 22 springs with different physical characteristics, chemical and temperature, from between 41 and 52 ° C. Mineral water is light, clara, colorless and tasty. It is slightly mineralized, hypo and hyper-thermal, with a predominance of hydrocarbons, sodium, sulfate and fluorine ions, as well as substantial amounts of beneficial radioactive gas. Radioactive emanation is 10-165 In, pH – 7.6 – 9.02 and with more than 20 microelements. The acid content is 200 – 270 mg. which has been shown to be extremely effective in treating diseases of the urinary system, of the renal and gastrointestinal tract, of diseases of the pancreas, of the gallbladder and the blood flow of the veins.

Roman wall in Hisarya

Kyustendil.

The ancient city of Pautalia, currently Kyustendil, has already been well known in the Roman Empire for its SPA and balneological treatments. Only high-ranking Roman warriors had the privilege of wearing them. Today, the same mineral water that the Romans used is the one used during treatments. It has a temperature of +73 ° C, a low level of mineralization (719 mg / l) with a high level of alkalinity – pH 9.15. Water has proven its curative quality for a number of diseases: gynecological sterility, male and female, neurological and skin diseases, Diseases of the respiratory system, musculoskeletal structure and various work-related diseases (stress, ergonomics, traumatology, etc).

Ancient Kyustendil Hamam with Natural Hot Spring Rafts

Sandanski.

There is more of 80 mineral water sources in the city. The mineral waters are perfect for outdoor swimming all year round and have a strong healing effect. The area is known for its low humidity and high average temperature. The local mineral water is clear, transparent, with pleasant taste; It is used to treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and the kidneys.. Sandanski mineral waters belong to acroterms (42-81 ° C). The waters are of the bicarbonate and sodium sulfate type, with neutral to slightly alkaline reaction, rich in flour and metasilicic acid, what defines its therapeutic value. Also for history buffs, tell them that it is said that the famous gladiator Spartacus is originally from this region…

Spartacus statue in Sandanski (Bulgaria)

Shipkovo.

The use of mineral water in the Shipkovo SPA started during the Bulgarian Renaissance (XIX century). There are two mineral sources in the territory of the village. The total water flow is approximately 62 l./seg. The temperature varies from 18 ° С a 38 ° C. The waters have curative characteristics in the treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys, hepatitis, gallbladder and kidney stones, musculoskeletal system and peripheral nervous system. You benefit from an exceptional natural environment, just like the neighboring town of Chiflik we talked about earlier.

Velingrad.

There is more of 90 mineral springs in the city, a world record for its concentration in a single city. Also known as the SPA Capital of the Balkans. Velingrad is where you can find a greater number of hotels with a natural thermal water spa and it is also where the highest category are found., up to 5 stars. The waters have different temperatures, mineralization, radon content, silicic acid and fluorine content, and are suitable for the treatment of a wide range of diseases. Also the largest Karst water source in Bulgaria, with an average discharge of 1200 liters of ice water per second, It is located near Velingrad.

Velingrad hotel spa

There's others balneological centers that we already discussed in a previous article. These are just some of the places in Bulgaria where you can taste a favorable effect of natural hot springs, but the best thing is that you come and find out for yourself… contact us at [email protected] and we will prepare a trip for you.