Bankya
- Location
- Sofia, Sofia-Grad, Bulgaria
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 37 °C
- pH
- 7.6
Water profile
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
Bankya is a small spa town on the western edge of Greater Sofia in Bulgaria, known for its natural mineral springs that have provided thermal bathing for the Bulgarian capital's residents since antiquity. The chloride mineral waters here, which emerge at 37°C, have been appreciated for relaxation and well-being, and the spa establishments have served as a convenient retreat from Sofia's urban environment for generations. The mineral water of Bankya is one of Bulgaria's most widely sold bottled waters, making the town's spring heritage familiar to Bulgarians nationwide. The forested hillsides surrounding Bankya, part of the Vitosha Natural Park area, provide clean air and pleasant walking terrain that complement the mineral bathing experience.