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Bezh'tinskie vanny

Bezhta Area, Dagestan Highlands, Georgia
Bezh'tinskie vanny
Location
Bezhta Area, Dagestan Highlands, Georgia
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

Bezh'tinskie Vanny — 'Bezhta Baths' — is a sulphurous mineral spring bathing facility associated with the Bezhta area, a remote mountainous community in the high Caucasus known for its ancient Didoic culture and its spectacular setting amid the peaks of the main Caucasian ridge. The naturally sulphurous thermal springs of this high-altitude community have provided both domestic hot water and therapeutic bathing for the local population for generations, embedded in the folk medicine and communal life of one of the Caucasus's most isolated mountain peoples. The baths offer an authentic encounter with the geothermal heritage of a little-known but culturally rich mountain world.

Insider tip — Bezh'tinskie vanny — 'Bezhta baths' — are natural sulfurous pools in the remote high Caucasus near the Dagestan border, accessible only by mountain tracks above the Andi Ridge. The springs emerge from deeply faulted Mesozoic limestone at an elevation exceeding 1500 m, where the H₂S smell signals active geological upwelling. This isolated spot sees almost no outside visitors, making it one of the most authentically wild thermal experiences in the broader Caucasus region.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).