General information Balneo tourism
Nature has given the biggest treasure to Bulgaria – the magical sources of health and beauty. The country’s geographic location, favorable climate, and diverse landscape create miraculous possibilities for human health, but the most precious gift of nature here are the natural mineral springs. All well-known types of mineral water can be found in Bulgaria.
Healing and valuable, water is the only natural element that has the ability to purify, heal, and balance the human body, all at the same time.
Balneotherapy from the ancient racians up until today
Bulgaria is among the most abundant European countries in thermal water wealth and diversity.
Not so many countries today, not only in Europe, but also worldwide, can compete with Bulgaria when it comes to abundance and diversity of thermal deposits. Their number in the country is the second biggest in Europe.
So far, more than 600 mineral springs have been discovered and studied here, over 80% of which having healing properties and water temperature from 20 to 101 °C. Bulgarian mineral water varies in chemical composition, mineralization, gases, and microorganisms. Most of the mineral water issues from a considerable depth, which guarantees it to be crystal clear.
Mineral water is well known for its ability to strengthen the human immune system. It also helps purify the body from toxins. Proper use of mineral water can have a beneficial effect when treating severe diseases.
The Theracians, who inhabited these lands millennia ago, knew about the secrets of the healing power of mineral springs. Later, in Roman times, some of the most famous balneotherapy facilities were established here, like Hisar – the ancient Augusta, Kyustendil – Pautalia, Burgas Mineral Baths – Aqua Calide (later Theermopolis), Sapareva Banya - Germaneya, Sliven Baths – Tanzos, and Sofia – Ulpia Serdica. Famous balneotherapy centers were built by the Roman emperors Trajan, Septimius Severus, Maximian and Justinian.
In Bulgaria you will find all well-known healing and recreational procedures –
mud therapy, chromotherapy, thalassotherapy, aromatherapy, massages, etc.
Local folklore and natural resources coexist here in perfect harmony with modern facilities and recreational compounds.
Every spot in this small country has its own charm that can enchant the human heart. Bulgaria holds one of the top places in the world when it comes to diversity of herbs with great healing properties. This immense abundance of natural factors, combined with modern balneotherapy centers, provides the opportunity of all-year treatment.
The mountain resorts provide various opportunities for disease prevention and treatment.Their main advantages include the beautiful nature, the clean air, the negative air ionization, as well as the numerous mineral springs with varying temperature and composition.
The distinctive maritime climate combined with the healing mineral springs and mud baths provide perfect conditions for treatment, recovery, and relaxation all year round.
