Sandanski spa resort

Hi,

Sandanski is one of the best and internationally recognized Spa resorts in Bulgaria with its 6 hot mineral springs. It’s situated 160km southwest from Sofia.

It is popular for its mild climate, variety of places of interest and old-centuries cultural heritage. The climate in Snadanski is unique, and provides the highest average temperature in Bulgaria (14.7 ̊ C), with mild winter and long, hot autumn. The temperature of the mineral springs is between 33̊ C and 83̊ C and is suitable for both bathing and drinking.

Sandanski image by www.bulgariatravel.org

Sandanski is recognized as the best natural clinic for bronchial asthma in Europe. The main factor for this is the unique climate of Sandanski - continental with Mediterranean influence. The air here is clean, low in allergens, rich in oxygen and negative ion. In addition to treating people with asthma.

Also recommended for medical treatment and prophylactic:

• a non-specific pulmonary diseases: chronic bronchitis, post-pneumonia or post-bronchopneumonia states, chronchiectasis, early pulmonary emphysema;

• conditions of the upper respiratory tract: chronic rhinitis, sinusitis;

• disturbances of the locomotory system of a degenerative or inflammatory origin: osteoarthrosis rheumatoid arthritis, tenosynovitis;

• neurological complaints: plexitis, radiculitis, slipped disc;

• allergic skin diseases: urticaria, psoriasis;

• some kidney and urological diseases and conditions of the digestive system: gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers in remission, colitis, glomerulonephritis, cystopyelitis.

Studies show that the climate in Sandanski leads to a complete resolution of clinical signs such as dyspnoea, cough and expectoration in 80% of all patients; reduces the need for medication - bronchospasmolytics and cortisone. For a complete healing effect, climatotherapy is recommended twice a year.

At the same time with the health procedures in your spare time you will not be bored and you can visit:

• The Rila Monastery is the richest, large and most revered monastery in Bulgaria. World Heritage by UNESCO, 63 km away from Sandanski
• Melnik - the "city of wine" Melnik is situated 20 km away from Sandanski.
• The Rozhen Monastery found just 7 km from the city of Melnik 
• The Nature Reserve “Roupite” with its unique nature, fauna and thermal springs is located just 15 km away from Sandanski. 

For all of them I will tell you in my next posts.

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