Sarandoporo
Permet, Gjirokastra County, Albania, Greece
- Location
- Permet, Gjirokastra County, Albania, Greece
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
LowHigh
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Sarandoporo is a sulphurous thermal spring near the village of Sarandoporo in the Grevena regional unit of northern Greece, set amid the rugged mountains of the Pindus range that divide Macedonia from Epirus and Thessaly. The naturally sulphurous mineral water has been known and used by the highland communities of this remote mountain region for generations, valued within a long thermal tradition of the Greek highlands. The spring's dramatic setting in the Pindus Mountains adds an element of natural grandeur to the experience of immersion in its warm, mineral-rich water.
Insider tip — Sarandoporo is a thermal spring in the Permet area of the Vjosa valley, named after the local Sarandë watershed. The spring sits within reach of the Bënjë Thermal Baths complex, which is the main developed spa destination in this geothermal corridor. Visitors often combine a visit to this wilder seep with the nearby stone arch bridge of Bënjë, a cultural landmark set amid dramatic canyon scenery.
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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).