Naftalan Oil Cure

Naftalan, Ganja-Gazakh Region, Azerbaijan

Location: Naftalan, Ganja-Gazakh Region, Azerbaijan
Water type: thermal
Temperature: 37 °C
pH: 7.3

Water profile

Thermicity

Neutral

37 °C

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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation

Balancing

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Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesCalcium

Immerse yourself in the unique experience of bathing in crude oil at Naftalan Oil Cure, a thermal spring in Azerbaïdjan. This sulfurous water is rich in naphthenic acids. The site is steeped in history and culture, attracting visitors from around the world, in a long thermal tradition. Come and discover this unusual spa.

Insider tip — Naftalan is one of the world's most unusual spa destinations: its baths use a rare non-combustible naphthenic crude oil which emerges at 37°C. Bathers immerse for 8-10 minutes maximum in individual cast-iron tubs filled with warm oil, emerging with a golden sheen that rinses off easily. Soviet-era sanatoriums and newer private clinics both offer this unique experience. A display of hundreds of abandoned crutches at the local museum underscores the pilgrimage nature of visits here.

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