Velingrad Spa Complex is located in Velingrad, Pazardzhik Province, in the Rhodope Mountains of southern Bulgaria, a city that has earned the title "Spa Capital of the Balkans" for its extraordinary concentration of hot mineral springs — over 70 natural springs in and around the city — whose waters are used in the largest complex of thermal pools and balneotherapy facilities in southeastern Europe, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. The oligomineral thermal waters here range in temperature from 30°C to 91°C, drawn from the deep Rhodope granite formations, and have been certified by the Bulgarian government for therapeutic treatment of cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, nervous system, and gynecological conditions. Set amid the magnificent pine forests and granite peaks of the Rhodope, Velingrad offers one of Europe's most complete and medically established thermal wellness destinations, where the abundance of naturally hot spring water and the beauty of the surrounding mountain landscape combine to create the Balkans' most impressive spa environment.
Insider tip — Velingrad is Bulgaria's undisputed thermal capital, drawing geothermal waters from hundreds of springs distributed across three neighbourhoods of the city nestled in the western Rhodope Mountains. The water emerges at temperatures ranging from 35 to 73 degrees Celsius, allowing visitors to choose pools calibrated to their preferred intensity. The surrounding Rhodope landscape of pine forests, gorges, and the Batak Reservoir offers dramatic hiking and cycling between bathing sessions. Late spring brings carpets of wildflowers to the mountain meadows above the town, pairing beautifully with the spa wellness routine.