Eaux thermales de Daridag
Daridag, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan
- Location
- Daridag, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Daridag thermal springs in the Julfa district of Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, are known for their arsenical and oligomineral composition, emerging from a geologically complex zone where volcanic intrusions have enriched the groundwater with trace elements. Historically used in Azerbaijani folk medicine for skin and circulatory ailments, the springs reflect the broader geothermal wealth of the Nakhchivan region. Daridag's remote mountain setting, near the Iranian border, adds to its character as an undiscovered natural spa destination in the South Caucasus.
Insider tip — Daridag's thermal springs emerge in the exclave of Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan's detached southwestern territory bordering Iran and Armenia, in an area of volcanic and tectonic complexity near Aras River. The warm water at 42°C has historically served local communities for skin and joint treatments in informal rock pools. The surrounding landscape of deeply eroded volcanic hills and ancient Silk Road caravan routes provides a rich historical backdrop. The springs are rarely visited by international travelers, giving the site an almost entirely authentic local character.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Octobre-avril.