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Velingrad Spa Capital

Velingrad, Bulgaria
Velingrad Spa Capital
Location
Velingrad, Bulgaria
Water type
bicarbonate
Temperature
41 °C
pH
8.4

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
41 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

RadonBicarbonateSodiumCalcium

Velingrad, often called the Spa Capital of the Balkans, is a mountain town in southern Bulgaria renowned for its extraordinary concentration of natural mineral springs. With over 70 thermal springs producing some of the most abundant mineral water flows in Europe, the town has built a thriving spa industry around its bicarbonate-rich waters. Visitors come to enjoy a wide array of hydrotherapy treatments, thermal pools, and wellness centers that blend traditional balneology with modern spa culture. Surrounded by the pine forests of the Rhodope Mountains, Velingrad offers a serene and restorative setting for health-conscious travelers.

Insider tip — Lake Kleptuza is fed by the thermal springs and offers a unique natural pool in a forest setting. The Rhodopes are a hiking paradise with their villages of traditional musicians.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.