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Burimet Termale te Vromonerit

Permet, Gjirokastra County, Albania, Greece
Burimet Termale te Vromonerit
Location
Permet, Gjirokastra County, Albania, Greece
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
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Burimet Termale te Vromonerit — Albanian for 'Thermal Springs of Vromoneri' — is a group of naturally warm sulphurous mineral springs in the western Balkan region, their name combining the Albanian word for spring ('burim') with the place name Vromoneri, which itself carries Greek roots meaning 'stinking water' — an honest reflection of the sulphurous character of the springs. This etymological layering — Albanian-language designation for a Greek-named place — reflects the complex cultural heritage of a borderland region where multiple languages and traditions have shaped the landscape. The springs offer warm, genuinely sulphurous mineral water in an authentic and culturally resonant setting.

Insider tip — Burimet Termale te Vromonerit (Thermal Springs of Vromeneri) lies in the Vjosa river corridor near Permet, a cluster of sulfurous seeps emerging from fractured limestone. The name references the traditional Albanian term for the area's characteristic egg-like odor. These springs form part of the broader Permet geothermal field, where tectonic faulting along the Ionian thrust brings warm mineralized water to the surface.
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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).