Why visiting a SPA in Bulgaria?

WHAT IS THE MOST VALUABLE ABOUT SPA IN BULGARIA?

• The incredible abundance and variety of the hydrothermal resources – 1600 mineral springs between 30-103 C with curative physicochemical components;
• The Black Sea – non-tidal, less salty and warmer than the Mediterranean with 378 km long fine sandy beaches ;
• The costal lagoons- source of the famous balneal mud with its valuable thermo physical, biochemical, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and natural antibiotics properties;
• The pristine mountains with thick pine forests, crystal pure air and cascading white waters – a wealth of natural factors for climatic treatment;
• The unique bioclimatic environment – a perfect synergy between the balneological and climatic factors
• The available 102 health resorts with balneo sanatoriums providing the highest standard therapy and prophylaxis programs;
• The achievements of the Bulgarian balneotherapy science with its long tradition and experienced specialists;
• The flourishing, sophisticated spa centres with on- the- premises thermal springs offering luxurious and indulging spa treatments for body and soul.

 

A GREAT VARIETY OF TREATMENTS are offered – based on both ancient healing traditions and latest researches of the balneotherapy science:  

• Thermal Water Rehabilitation i.e. classic mineral water baths, underwater massages, peàrl baths, contrast temperature pools, underwater gymnastics, Chinese energy hydro massage etc.

• Thalssotherapies based on the revitalizing effects of sea water and algae;

• Thermal Mud Therapies , incl. series of body applications and wraps;

• Helioprophilaxis, climate treatment, ozone and îoxygen therapies;

• Physiotherapy ,incl. massages- classic, curative, sport, feet, zone therapy, electro-phoresis, bi-pulsation, magnet therapy and ultrasound treatment, Reflex-therapy, moxa treatment, laser treatment, exercise therapy, acupuncture and acupressure, wax treatment etc.

• Anti-Stress treatments based on Ayurveda – Shirothara and Shirotbjanga -the ancient Sanskrit therapy for tension and stress relief , curative Bajasvedana massage with honey and the unique Pindasveda massage from Tibet;

• Aroma-,api – and phitotherapies for body and face – with natural oil essences of rose, rosemary, jojoba, ilang-ilang and vitex, honey, chocolate, grapes and wine applications;

• Balneo-medical cosmetics focused on anti-aging , incl. laser skin rejuvenation, microdermabrasion and innovative mesolift, cellulite reduction;

• Weight Loss Programmes incl. slimming or tightening therapies, tailor-made diet and sports regimes

 

 SPA DESTINATIONS – SEASIDE, MOUNTAIN OR BOTH ?

102 balneology, mud-healing, and climatic resorts with unique combination of therapeutic factors are offering a wide rage of both sanatorial and 5* sophisticated spa services. There are several names of resorts , that you will always hear when the word is about mineral spa in Bulgaria: Read more …

Varna, Golden Sands, Sunny Day, Albena, Balchik, St Constantine and Elena, Pomorie, Duni at the seaside

You can find your perfect spa destination along 380 km natural golden sands, mineral water springs, blue flag winning resorts, holiday villages and campsites. The combination of seaside climate, sea water, lagoon mud and algae are the ingredients of the Thalasso treatments. The high humidity levels, salt and iodine content in the air stimulate the metabolism and open up your respiratory passages. High levels of potassium purify and prevent allergies, magnesium is good for the circulation, whilst calcium helps the skin retain moisture and inhibits inflammation. Read more about Black Sea coast …

Velingrad, Hissarya, Devin, Kyustendil, Sandanski, Pavel Banya, Momin Prohod, Narechen, Bankya, Varshetz, Ognyanovo in the highlands.

These main spa resorts and lots of others are featuring rich in mineralization thermal waters, unspoiled nature and healthy climate to revitalize body and soul. Whether it is on the sunny coastline of the Black sea, in the wooded countryside of the highlands or amidst the majestic peaks of Rila and Pirin mountains – each spa offers you a choice of stimulating or soothing breaks and a wide range of outdoor activities.
You can improve your fitness and endurance along excellent hiking routes or on cycling tours. In addition, you can choose from a whole range of other activities including horse riding, tennis and golf…The greatest of pleasures awaits you in Rila and Pirin spa resorts where skiing and snowboarding followed by a hot mineral bath and cozy “apres-ski” parties create a sense of complete well-being. 

BALNEO-MUD EXTERACTED FROM COASTAL LAGOONS AND MOUNTAIN MOORS

It is an organic substance, product of natural decomposition of multitudes of plants under special conditions within the sea lagoons and some. It consists of organic residue of algae, herbs and grasses. Read more … Over a period of thousands of years this residue was transformed into a fine paste that easily dissolves in water, has unusual concentration of bio-minerals, trace elements, vitamins, amino acids, plant hormones and fatty acids in a molecular form that is easy for the human skin to absorb. Think of it as a plant extract not from just one plant, but hundreds that reflects environment of earth 10.000 years ago, without present day pollution. Its uncanny ability to heal, nourish and detoxify has been observed by people for millennia and used scientically in European spas for well over a century. It is used not only to beautify, but also to cure multitude of ailments from mobility problems, arthritis and hormonal imbalance to post surgery recovery and muscle recovery in sport medicine. Its actions are thermophysical, biochemical, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and natural antibiotics. Because peat has chelatic properties (it binds heavy metal isotopes) it is a very strong natural detoxifier.
Balneo mud is certified for treatment in the balneo therapy by Bulgarian ministry of health. thanks to the proximity of its resources – it is supplied in non-altered natural state, enriched with highly beneficial mineral spring waters. The moor mud has never been processed chemically or thermally top reserve all of it’s benefits as recommended by European therapy practice. 

YOU MIGHT WISH TO KNOW A BIT MORE ABOUT THE PHYSIOCOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE MINERAL WATERS IN BULGARIA AND THEIR HEALING PROPERTIES

Hot mineral sources spouting all over these lands have been used since early antiquity in Thrace, flourished as thermae in Roman times and hamam during the Ottoman empire. More than 550 sites with 1,600 mineral water springs with a total debit of 4,900 l./sec. are scientifically researched and exploited nowadays. Read more …

Greatly diverse in physicochemical content and temperature – virtually all types of mineral water known on earth are found here. Prevalent are the slightly mineralized alkaline waters – 67% of all, 15% are ‘strong’, rich in mineralization and 18% are gas waters. They vary in temperature from hypothermal at 10C to hot – at 103.8 C, the hottest and unusually rare for continental Europe, springing out of the active geyser in Sapareva baths.

All scientific studies agree that in theuniqueness, variety and abundance of hydrothermal, bioclimatic, mud treatment, thalasso-therapy and other health resources, Bulgaria ranks among the first in Europe.

Especially valuable, with proven curative effect on series of pathological statuses are the waters with high content of:

– Radon and Magnesium which regulate the metabolic processes and improve the immune reactivity and vitality
– Calcium and Sulphide elements curative for diseases of bones and joints, skin diseases, sterility
– Fluorite – highly efficient in prophylaxis of the tooth caries and osteoporosis
– Iodine and Bromine, efficient to regulate the lowered function of the thyroid gland and in limitation the progress of arteriosclerosis
– Carbon-acid to strengthen the cardiovascular system
– Methacilicon acid with its age-preventing effect
– Iron and Arsenic healing for anemia and strengthening the organism
– Hydrocarbonate-Sulphate with strong impact on digestive and secretory system diseases, prophylaxis and cure of respiratory system diseases and allergies…

Bulgaria boasts of abundant resources of highest quality balneal mud in the coastal lagoons and healing moor peat, largely used both in balneotherapy and beauty spas. 

YOU WILL BE SURPRISED TO DISCOVER THE GREAT ADVANTAGES OF BULGARIAN SPA LIFE:

• Bulgaria is a country of SUNSHINE : sunny days are 18-20 % more than in Central, North and North-West Europe;
  clouds at the Black sea coast are 10-30% less than over the Atlantic and some of the Mediterranean spa resorts; 
  precipitations are 26-65% less respectively during spring and summer season.
• In the mountains, Bulgaria has literally hundreds of natural hot springs – travelling amidst incredibly beautiful landscapes, you have the chance to soak and relax STRAIGHT IN ÒHE SOURCE of mineral-rich healing waters warmed deep inside the earth!
• The sources of the PRECIOUS LAGOON MUD are so easily accessible that you can cover your body with the revitalizing natural ointment just while staying on the beach and gently washing it out while swimming in the warm, sparkling sea!
• Bulgaria ranks among the first in the world with its exceptional diversity of MEDICINAL HERBS, the production of NATURAL OIL ESSENCES and the excellent curative properties of its APIAN PRODUCTS : widespread are honey-, aroma- and phitotherapy using products from the purest eco regions and oil essences from naturally grown lavender, thyme, juniper, rose.
• The spa centres are usually located in mountain resort areas or by the sea where you can also enjoy SKIING AND SUMMER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
•  In Bulgarian spa you enjoy affordable, healthy, NATURAL FOOD, with great abundance of locally grown fruit and vegetables, fresh fish from the sea and the mountain rivers. Bulgaria is the home of the famous lactobarterius bulgaricus ,so ‘the trademark of longevity’ – Bulgarian yogourt, as honey and wild berries will be essential part of your menu.
• Traditional health spas COST 30% of the price of similar locations in Western Europe…

 THERMAL WATER AND MUDTHERAPIES

The original notion of a spa (salus per aquam) was based on natural hot springs, where people seeking relief from chronic conditions or simple relaxation soaked in mineral-rich thermal water warmed deep inside the earth. Thermal waters in Bulgaria are infused with huge variety of minerals with predominance of radon, silicic acid , fluorine ,calcium, sodium, and sulphates whose health-enhancing benefits are exacerbated by the water’s high temperature. The conditions that have been especially ameliorated or cured outright by exposure to thermal water are bronchitis, arthritis, skin diseases, orthopedic disorders, neuroses, kidney and gastro-intestinal diseases and many others. There are more that 100 balneo resorts in Bulgaria which incorporate on-premises thermal water into their physician-supervised medical programs. 

Rich in radon, hydrocarbonate-sulphate, fluorine and metasilcic waters in Bulgarian baths have similar healing effect like the sources in Brambach and Kreuznach – Germany; Lacco Ameno, Ischia, Lurisia and Bormio – Italy; Gastein – Austria; Disentis – Switzerland; Buxton – England; Chateldon and Luchon – France; Masutomi – Japan, and Hot Springs, Virginia – USA.

Use the matrix below to get acquainted with the incredible range of thermal water therapies available at Bulgarian spa health centres. Simply click on the name of an ailment you may suffer to learn more about the most suitable places offering the respective treatments. 

• Diseases and functional disturbances of the digestive system
• Diseases of the kidney and secretory system
• Endocrine-metabolism diseases
• Peripheral and central nervous system diseases
• Inflammatory, rheumatic disorders
• Degenerative and deforming joint disorders
• Locomotor’s disturbances resulting from sport and accident injuries
• Respiratory diseases – catarrhal and chronic states
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Immune system and allergic disorders
• Gynecological and male reproductive system disorders
• Functional nervous diseases
• Skin diseases