The terms balneology and balneotherapy are derived from the Latin word balneum (plural balnea). In Ancient Rome “balnea” was used for the public baths buildings, where Romans used not necessarily only mineral water. However today “balneotherapy” refers specifically to the use of natural subterranean mineral waters.
Evidences for the use of mineral waters on the territory of Bulgaria date back to hoary antiquity (prehistoric ages). The biggest bloom in warm and hot mineral waters use took place during Thraco-Roman period (IV-V century a.d.). This was the period when balneological buildings were the milestones of the rise of balneological towns at that time, numerous remnants of which can be seen nowadays in Sofia (ancient Serdica), Hisar (ancient Augusta), Kyustendil (ancient Pautalia), Sandanski (ancient Dezudava) etc.
We offer you a short list with some of the most popular and beneficial resorts in Bulgaria:
Which are some of the best destinations for spa, wellness and balneotherapy in Bulgaria
Velingrad
There are more than 90 mineral water springs with curative and preventive properties in and around the town. The mineral waters (from springs and wells) vary considerably in temperature, mineralization, radon, silicic acid and fluorine content, and are suitable for treatment of a wide range of diseases. 9000 litres of water per minute spring from the five thermal and mineral deposits in Ladzhene, Kamenitsa, Chepino, Rakitovo and Kostandovo.
Together with the numerous mineral waters, Velingrad boasts another natural phenomenon as well — the Kleptuza, the biggest Karst spring in Bulgaria, with an average discharge of 1200 litres of ice-cold water per second.
Sandanski
Sandanski is a town and a recreation centre in south-western Bulgaria, part of Blagoevgrad Province. Sandanski is about 20 km. away from Bulgaria-Greece border and 100 km. away from Aegean sea.
The town has a convenient location, mild to warm climate (with the highest average annual temperature in the country, +15.3°C) and relatively high concentration of thermal water springs, which all make it a very popular destination for relaxation and recreation.
Sandanski has the lowest annual rainfall in Bulgaria and almost no foggy days. The air is remarkably clean and pollution free. Apart from its natural beauty, lush vegetation and remarkably healthy climate, the resort also features a multitude of mineral springs.
The mineral waters are clear, colourless, odourless and with a pleasant taste.
Sandanski is a popular destination for modern science-based climatotherapy, spa treatment, rehabilitation, primary and secondary prophylactics and recreation. Specialized in the treatment of upper respiratory tract and lung diseases of non-tuberculosis type and of inflammation degenerative diseases of the joints.
Hisar
Hissar today is a modern spa resort whose greatest asset consists in 22 mineral springs with a total debit of 4000 l / min. and a temperature of 37-52°C, with a total exploitation flow of about 2800 l / min. The mineral water is light, clear, colorless, flavorless and with over 20 microelements.
The water is mainly indicated for treatment of diseases of the kidneys and secretory system (kidney stones, pyelonephritis, chronic nephritis and chronic renal insufficiency), liver and gall bladder, the digestive system - duodenal ulcers, chronic gastritis, colitis - and the pancreas. Special comprehensive balneotherapy is also applied in a number of diseases of the locomotory system, the endocrine system and the metabolism.
The climate is moderate continental with mild and warm winter. Spring comes early, summer is temperately hot with an average month temperature of 22°C. Autumn is warm and long-lasting. The average annual humidity is moderate (70 %).
The well-known spa of Augusta (the ancient name of Hissar) is situated in the centre of Bulgaria, in the southern folds of Sredna Gora Mountain, 42 km. north of Plovdiv (the second biggest town in the country) and 160 km. east of Sofia (the capital of Bulgaria), close to the famous Valley of Roses.
Varshec
Varshets is a spa town in Montana Province, northwestern Bulgaria. One of the oldest and most popular resorts in northern Bulgaria, famous for its curative mineral springs, mild mountain climate, beautiful scenery and a large well-kept park. The town has an excellent tourist infrastructure. There are two spa centers, a polyclinic, numerous rest houses, hotels and also many private lodgings.
Devin
Devin is a popular tourist attraction. There is an abundance of hot springs and hence spa resorts in the area. The region was known in antiquity for the healing properties of its mineral springs. The waters have been claimed to treat and heal a variety of maladies: conditions of the skeletal, peripheral nervous, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, skin disorders and others. In addition to these, the water is drunk or inhaled in the treatment of respiratory diseases, allergies and infections. The conditions available in Devin make it a center for recovery and overall health improvement.
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