Hot Springs
in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is one of Europe's great unsung spa countries: 22 listings, mineral water everywhere, and prices from another era. Velingrad calls itself the spa capital of…
Explore Bulgaria's hot springs
Bulgaria is one of Europe's great unsung spa countries: 22 listings, mineral water everywhere, and prices from another era. Velingrad calls itself the spa capital of the Balkans — it has a case.
Aquae Calidae Aqua Centre, Bulgaria
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Aqua Club Kotvata, Bulgaria
Set in Bulgaria, Aqua Club Kotvata pairs natural thermal water with resort comforts — pools, saunas and places to eat and unwind.…
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Choose your kind of soak
Whether you're traveling with family, seeking a quiet retreat, or looking for mineral-rich waters, Bulgaria has a spring for you.
Bulgaria is one of Europe's great unsung spa countries: 22 listings, mineral water everywhere, and prices from another era. Velingrad calls itself the spa capital of the Balkans — it has a case.
How to reach Bulgaria's hot springs
Sofia is the gateway; Velingrad, Hisarya and Sandanski are 1.5–3 hours by bus or car. The country is compact — a week covers the classic circuit easily.
Where Bulgaria's springs cluster
- Velingrad — The spa capital: dozens of mineral springs, public baths and hotel pools.
- Sandanski — The warmest town in Bulgaria, in the Pirin foothills near Greece.
- Hisarya & Devin — Roman-walled Hisarya and Devin's Rhodope mountain springs.
Best time to visit
Year-round — the springs don't care about seasons. Spring and autumn are ideal for combining with hiking in the Rila and Pirin mountains.
Good to know
Bulgaria is astonishingly affordable: hotel thermal pools, full spa days and excellent food for a fraction of Western prices. Drinking the mineral water is part of the culture — you'll see locals filling bottles at public fountains.