BULGARIAN MINERAL WATERS – CHARACTERISTICS
Depth origin
Product diversification: mineralization, physico-chemical
composition and temperature
Mineral waters with temperature over 37o C prevail
Waters with mineralization of up to 1 g/l with excellent
organoleptic qualities
Waters with mineralization from 1.5 to 5 g/l are used mainly
for therapeutic purposes
Most of the mineral waters with mineralization of up to 1 g/l
are suitable for bottling, everyday use and balneological
therapy
CLIMATE
Temperate climate with four typical seasons
Continental to temperate continental climate in North
Bulgaria
Transitional continental with Mediterranean influence in
South Bulgaria
HEALING MUD FIELDS
5 sediment mud lakes in Shabla, Touzlata in the region of Balchik,
Varna, Pomorie, Bourgas
Peat and peat-spring fields in central and western Bulgaria:
•Banya village
•Baykal village
•Marikostinovo village
MINERAL WATERS & HEALING MUD FIELDS
RAISED TO CULT STATUS SINCE ANCIENT TIMES
Archaeological finds testify the development
of balneology
Ancient Thracians worshiped running waters
Ancient Greeks built „nymphaeums” around
mineral springs
DURING THE ROMAN EMPIRE...
Settlements were built around mineral springs, which turned into
health, sports, cultural and administrative centers
Today, the largest and most famous Bulgarian balneology resorts
are located at the place of the ancient settlements with therapeutic
spring waters and therapeutic mud deposits – Hisar, Kyustendil,
Sandanski, Varshets, Varna
MAJOR PROGRESS OF BALNEOLOGY IN BULGARIA, XIX-XX CENTURY
Beautiful balneology clinics developed at the place of former Roman Thermes
due to a combination of:
Centuries-long traditions of using climate, healing waters and peloids
Transfer of Western European knowledge and technologies
XXI CENTURY CONTEMPORARY HEALTH, SPA &
WELLNESS CENTRES IN BULGARIA
Investment in modern balneology, SPA and
wellness centres based on:
Strong scientific experience
New technologies
Best European practices
BULGARIA – FOUR SEASONS HEALTH,
SPA AND WELLNESS TOURISM
ALBENA – A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE!
Albena – resort in the north-east part of Bulgaria
Nearest airports: Varna Airport – 30 km, Bucharest Airport – 250
km
Albena beach – 5 km long and 150 m wide
Excellent infrastructure, rich nature and numerous modern
hotels
Cultural-historical and natural sites
ALBENA – A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE!
Climate – typical sea zones
Mineral water – temperature 30 oС
Liman mud
Thalasso and heliotherapy
Indications for prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation:
respiratory system diseases, locomotor system diseases, peripheral
nervous system diseases, metabolic diseases, dermatological
diseases, gynecological disorders, cardio-vascular diseases,
nervous system functional disorders
Leading health and SPA centres in the resort:
Medica – Albena Health Centre
DEVIN – WATER, AIR, WILD NATURE!
A medium-high mountain resort in the Rhodopes
Nearest airports:
•Sofia Airport – 220 km
•Plovdiv Airport – 100 km
The thickest ozone layer in Bulgaria
Natural sites
Trigrad gorge
DEVIN – WATER, AIR, WILD NATURE!
Transitional continental climate with Mediterranean influence
Biggest mineral water springs:
•Devin spring mineral water 42 оС
•Beden spring mineral water 76 оС
Indications for prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation: locomotor
system diseases, diseases of the peripheral nervous system,
gastrointestinal diseases, metabolic diseases, gynecological
diseases, dermatological diseases, respiratory system diseases,
functional disorders of the nervous system
Leading health and SPA
centres in the resort:
Devin SPA Hotel
KYUSTENDIL – BULGARIA’S ORCHARD!
Close to the Bulgarian borders with Macedonia and Serbia
Nearest airports:
•Sofia Airport - 90 km
•Skopje Airport – 150 km
Thousand-year history
The biggest Asclepion on the Balkans
KYUSTENDIL – BULGARIA’S ORCHARD!
Climate – temperate continental
Mineral waters 74 оС
The biggest peat mud deposit in Bulgaria
Indications for prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation: locomotor
system diseases, diseases of the peripheral, nervous system,
gynecological diseases, andrological diseases, bile and liver diseases,
metabolic diseases, skin diseases
Leading health & SPA centres in the resort:
Strimon SPA Club
POMORIE – A SEA of SUNNY EMOTIONS!
Located at the sea coast
Nearest airports:
•Bourgas Airport - 20 km
•Sofia Airport – 420 km
The biggest mud therapy centre in Bulgaria
Pomorie salt lake - protected ornithology area
Architectural reserve of “Old Pomorie houses”
Thracian dome tomb
POMORIE – A SEA of SUNNY EMOTIONS!
Peloids – Pomorie Lake with liman mud
Indications for prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation: locomotor
system, peripheral and central nervous system, female reproductive
system, male reproductive system, skin diseases, respiratory
system
Leading health and SPA centres in the resort:
Pomorie Grand Hotel
St. Georgi SPA Hotel
SANDANSKI – THE TOWN of SUN!
Located in the bottom of the mountain Pirin
Nearest airports:
•Sofia Airport – 180 km
•Thessaloniki Airport – 156 km
The best natural healing centre for bronchial asthma in Europe
Town park with over 200 Mediterranean plant species
Roupite nature reserve
Melnik rocky pyramids
Early Christian Episcopal basilica
Archeological museum
SANDANSKI – THE TOWN of SUN!
Temperate continental climate with Mediterranean influence
Two types of mineral waters with a temperature of 33 оC to 83
оС
Indications for prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation:
respiratory tract and pulmonary diseases, locomotor system
diseases, diseases of the peripheral nervous system,
gynecological diseases, metabolic diseases, allergic diseases
Leading health and SPA
centres in the resort:
Pirin Park Hotel
Sandanski Interhotel
St. Nikola SPA Hotel
HISSARYA – SPA & CONFERENCE TOURISM
Nearest airports:
•Sofia Airport – 165 km
•Plovdiv Airport – 40 km
Thousand-year history
Archeological reserve with the fortress wall,
tomb, thermal baths and amphitheatre
Thracian cult complex of Starosel
Beautiful public gardens with about
300 types of plants
HISSARYA – SPA & CONFERENCE TOURISM
Temperate continental climate
Thermal mineral waters from 22 springs with
proven therapeutic properties
Mineral waters – two basic types:
•Mineral water from “Lilly-of-the-valley” spring 44 оС
•Mineral water from “Momina banya” (Maiden bath) spring 55 оС
Indications for prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation:
gastrointestinal diseases, nephro-urological system diseases,
locomotor system diseases, peripheral nervous system diseases,
metabolic diseases, gynecological diseases
Leading health and SPA centres in the resort:
Hissar SPA Hotel
Sana SPA Hotel
Augusta SPA Hotel
BULGARIAN UNION OF BALNEOLOGY AND SPA TOURISM
is a non-governmental organization, uniting
municipalities,
investors, tour operators, experts and organizations,
operating in the field of health, SPA and wellness
industry
OUR MISSION:
Revival of the traditions in the field of balneology
since the Thracian and Roman times till today
Promotion on the international market of the modern
Bulgarian balneo SPA product
Promoting Bulgaria as a European health centre
BULGARIAN UNION OF
BALNEOLOGY AND SPA TOURISM
IS A MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN
SPAS ASSOCIATION AND ITS
REPRESENTATIVE
IN BULGARIA
www.espa-ehv.com
INTERNATIONAL SEALS OF APPROVAL
EUROPESPA MED AND EUROPESPA WELLNESS
EUROPESPA MED seal of approval
certifies and confirms that the bearer
meets the requirements of ESPA
regarding therapy infrastructure, safety
and hygiene
EUROPESPA WELLNESS seal of
approval certifies and confirms that
the bearer meets the requirements of
ESPA regarding wellness
infrastructure, safety, hygiene and
service quality
EUROPESPA MED SEAL OF APPROVAL HAS
BEEN AWARDED TO THE FOLLOWING SPA
FACILITIES IN BULGARIA:
EUROPESPA WELLNESS SEAL OF
APPROVAL HAS BEEN AWARDED TO THE
FOLLOWING SPA FACILITIES IN BULGARIA:
MEDICA – ALBENA HEALTH CENTRE – ALBENA
BOR SPA CLUB – VELINGRAD
POMORIE GRAND HOTEL – POMORIE
PIRIN PARK HOTEL – SANDANSKI
VELINGRAD GRAND HOTEL – VELINGRAD
WELCOME TO
BULGARIA!
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