Velingrad Mineral Springs
Velingrad Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Location
- Velingrad Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 52 °C
- pH
- 9.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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.
Bicarbonate de sodiumCalciumSiliceFluor
Known as Bulgaria's 'mineral water capital', Velingrad, in the Rhodope Mountains, is home to around eighty bicarbonate springs reaching 52°C with an alkaline pH of 9.5. Surrounded by pine forests, the town hosts numerous spa hotels.
Insider tip — Eighty springs to explore in the Rhodopes — Velingrad's 52°C alkaline waters are the most alkaline in the Balkans.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 52 °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: Mai|Juin|Juillet|Août|Septembre.