BULGARIAN MINERAL WATERS – CHARACTERISTICS Depth origin Product diversification: mineralization, physico-chemical composition and temperature Mineral waters with temperature over 37 o C prevail Waters with mineralization of up to 1 g/l with excellent organoleptic qualities Waters with mineralization from 1.5 to 5 g/l are used mainly for therapeutic purposes Most of the mineral waters with mineralization of up to 1 g/l are suitable for bottling, everyday use and balneological therapy
CLIMATE Temperate climate with four typical seasons Continental to temperate continental climate in North Bulgaria Transitional continental with Mediterranean influence in South Bulgaria
HEALING MUD FIELDS 5 sediment mud lakes in Shabla, Touzlata in the region of Balchik, Varna, Pomorie, Bourgas Peat and peat-spring fields in central and western Bulgaria: • Banya village • Baykal village • Marikostinovo village
MINERAL WATERS & HEALING MUD FIELDS RAISED TO CULT STATUS SINCE ANCIENT TIMES Archaeological finds testify the development of balneology Ancient Thracians worshiped running waters Ancient Greeks built „nymphaeums” around mineral springs
DURING THE ROMAN EMPIRE... Settlements were built around mineral springs, which turned into health, sports, cultural and administrative centers Today, the largest and most famous Bulgarian balneology resorts are located at the place of the ancient settlements with therapeutic spring waters and therapeutic mud deposits – Hisar, Kyustendil, Sandanski, Varshets, Varna
MAJOR PROGRESS OF BALNEOLOGY IN BULGARIA, XIX-XX CENTURY Beautiful balneology clinics developed at the place of former Roman Thermes due to a combination of: Centuries-long traditions of using climate, healing waters and peloids Transfer of Western European knowledge and technologies XXI CENTURY - CONTEMPORARY HEALTH, SPA & WELLNESS CENTRES IN BULGARIA Investment in modern balneology, SPA and wellness centres based on: Strong scientific experience New technologies Best European practices
BULGARIA – FOUR SEASONS HEALTH, SPA AND WELLNESS TOURISM
ALBENA – A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE! Albena – resort in the north-east part of Bulgaria Nearest airports: Varna Airport – 30 km, Bucharest Airport – 250 km Albena beach – 5 km long and 150 m wide Excellent infrastructure, rich nature and numerous modern hotels Cultural-historical and natural sites
ALBENA – A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE! Climate – typical sea zones Mineral water – temperature 30 o С Liman mud Thalasso and heliotherapy Indications for prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation: respiratory system diseases, locomotor system diseases, peripheral nervous system diseases, metabolic diseases, dermatological diseases, gynecological disorders, cardio-vascular diseases, nervous system functional disorders Leading health and SPA centres in the resort: Medica – Albena Health Centre
DEVIN – WATER, AIR, WILD NATURE! A medium-high mountain resort in the Rhodopes Nearest airports: • Sofia Airport – 220 km • Plovdiv Airport – 100 km The thickest ozone layer in Bulgaria Natural sites Trigrad gorge
DEVIN – WATER, AIR, WILD NATURE! Transitional continental climate with Mediterranean influence Biggest mineral water springs: • Devin spring mineral water 42 о С • Beden spring mineral water 76 о С Indications for prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation: locomotor system diseases, diseases of the peripheral nervous system, gastrointestinal diseases, metabolic diseases, gynecological diseases, dermatological diseases, respiratory system diseases, functional disorders of the nervous system Leading health and SPA centres in the resort: Devin SPA Hotel
KYUSTENDIL – BULGARIA’S ORCHARD! Close to the Bulgarian borders with Macedonia and Serbia Nearest airports: • Sofia Airport - 90 km • Skopje Airport – 150 km Thousand-year history The biggest Asclepion on the Balkans
KYUSTENDIL – BULGARIA’S ORCHARD! Climate – temperate continental Mineral waters 74 о С The biggest peat mud deposit in Bulgaria Indications for prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation: locomotor system diseases, diseases of the peripheral, nervous system, gynecological diseases, andrological diseases, bile and liver diseases, metabolic diseases, skin diseases Leading health & SPA centres in the resort: Strimon SPA Club
POMORIE – A SEA of SUNNY EMOTIONS! Located at the sea coast Nearest airports: • Bourgas Airport - 20 km • Sofia Airport – 420 km The biggest mud therapy centre in Bulgaria Pomorie salt lake - protected ornithology area Architectural reserve of “Old Pomorie houses” Thracian dome tomb
POMORIE – A SEA of SUNNY EMOTIONS! Peloids – Pomorie Lake with liman mud Indications for prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation: locomotor system, peripheral and central nervous system, female reproductive system, male reproductive system, skin diseases, respiratory system Leading health and SPA centres in the resort: Pomorie Grand Hotel St. Georgi SPA Hotel
SANDANSKI – THE TOWN of SUN! Located in the bottom of the mountain Pirin Nearest airports: • Sofia Airport – 180 km • Thessaloniki Airport – 156 km The best natural healing centre for bronchial asthma in Europe Town park with over 200 Mediterranean plant species Roupite nature reserve Melnik rocky pyramids Early Christian Episcopal basilica Archeological museum
SANDANSKI – THE TOWN of SUN! Temperate continental climate with Mediterranean influence Two types of mineral waters with a temperature of 33 о C to 83 о С Indications for prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation: respiratory tract and pulmonary diseases, locomotor system diseases, diseases of the peripheral nervous system, gynecological diseases, metabolic diseases, allergic diseases Leading health and SPA centres in the resort: Pirin Park Hotel Sandanski Interhotel St. Nikola SPA Hotel
HISSARYA – SPA & CONFERENCE TOURISM Nearest airports: • Sofia Airport – 165 km • Plovdiv Airport – 40 km Thousand-year history Archeological reserve with the fortress wall, tomb, thermal baths and amphitheatre Thracian cult complex of Starosel Beautiful public gardens with about 300 types of plants
HISSARYA – SPA & CONFERENCE TOURISM Temperate continental climate Thermal mineral waters from 22 springs with proven therapeutic properties Mineral waters – two basic types: • Mineral water from “Lilly -of-the- valley” spring 44 о С • Mineral water from “Momina banya” (Maiden bath) spring 55 о С Indications for prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation: gastrointestinal diseases, nephro-urological system diseases, locomotor system diseases, peripheral nervous system diseases, metabolic diseases, gynecological diseases Leading health and SPA centres in the resort: Hissar SPA Hotel Sana SPA Hotel Augusta SPA Hotel
BULGARIAN UNION OF BALNEOLOGY AND SPA TOURISM is a non-governmental organization, uniting municipalities, investors, tour operators, experts and organizations, operating in the field of health, SPA and wellness industry OUR MISSION: Revival of the traditions in the field of balneology since the Thracian and Roman times till today Promotion on the international market of the modern Bulgarian balneo SPA product Promoting Bulgaria as a European health centre
BULGARIAN UNION OF BALNEOLOGY AND SPA TOURISM IS A MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN SPAS ASSOCIATION AND ITS REPRESENTATIVE IN BULGARIA www.espa-ehv.com
INTERNATIONAL SEALS OF APPROVAL EUROPESPA MED AND EUROPESPA WELLNESS EUROPESPA MED seal of approval EUROPESPA WELLNESS seal of approval certifies and confirms that certifies and confirms that the bearer meets the requirements of ESPA the bearer meets the requirements of regarding therapy infrastructure, safety ESPA regarding wellness and hygiene infrastructure, safety, hygiene and service quality EUROPESPA MED SEAL OF APPROVAL HAS EUROPESPA WELLNESS SEAL OF BEEN AWARDED TO THE FOLLOWING SPA APPROVAL HAS BEEN AWARDED TO THE FACILITIES IN BULGARIA: FOLLOWING SPA FACILITIES IN BULGARIA: PIRIN PARK HOTEL – SANDANSKI MEDICA – ALBENA HEALTH CENTRE – ALBENA BOR SPA CLUB – VELINGRAD VELINGRAD GRAND HOTEL – VELINGRAD POMORIE GRAND HOTEL – POMORIE
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