Akhtynskie termal'nyye istochniki

Akhty, Dagestan, Russia, Azerbaijan

Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.

Location: Akhty, Dagestan, Russia, Azerbaijan
Water type: sulfurous
Temperature: 38 °C
pH: 6.5

Water profile

Thermicity

Neutral

38 °C

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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation

Bio-active

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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Akhtynskie Termal'nyye Istochniki — 'Akhty Thermal Springs' — is a group of naturally sulphurous thermal springs in Akhty, the administrative centre of the Akhty District in the Samur River valley of southern Dagestan, where the complex geology of the eastern Greater Caucasus brings mineral-rich geothermal water to the surface in a landscape of dramatic mountain scenery. The sulphurous springs of Akhty have been known and exploited for therapeutic purposes since ancient times, and the village has historically served as a bathing destination for people from across the Caucasus region seeking relief from rheumatic, dermatological, and respiratory conditions. The springs are a treasured element of the thermal heritage of the eastern Caucasus.

Insider tip — Akhtynskie termal'nyye istochniki are the thermal springs of Akhty village in southern Dagestan, one of the most celebrated spa destinations in the Russian Caucasus since tsarist times. The sulfurous waters emerge at useful bathing temperatures and feed a well-maintained bathhouse complex that has served mountain communities and Russian visitors for over 150 years. The surrounding Samur valley is stunning with its rare Caucasian floodplain forest and alpine backdrop. The village itself is a gem of Lezgin architecture with ancient towers and a medieval fortress.

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