A lot of research has proved that the resorts on the territory of Varna Region offer a unique combination of hydro-thermal, bio-climatic and geographical resources.
The mild climate, the air which is rich in iodine vapour, the sunshine and the mineral water with valuable physico-chemical composition and different temperature and properties, the sources of curative mud and lye with high degree of mineral content have attracted tourists from all over the world. The flow rate of some mineral water springs is up to 103 litres per second. The Bulgarian mineral waters are famous for their chemical content, minerals and gas, and biologically active microelements.

On the basis of all these natural resources, and thanks to special programmes for phyto-therapy, aroma-therapy and api-therapy and treatment with seaweeds, they have established some of the largest and most sophisticated spa centres in this country. Experienced medical staff is in charge of programmes for treatment and preventive medical therapy of many ailments. At the modern balneological complexes along the northern Bulgarian Black Sea coast they treat ailments of the locomotory, nervous and respiratory systems, etc.


One of the most renowned medical centres using the salubrious mineral waters is the spa centre at the Albena Beach Resort. The indisputable leader among the hotels in the resort - the Dobrudja Hotel has a modern medical and rehabilitation complex.
The beach resort of Golden Sands has multifunctional facilities for balneo-treatment and offers curative and prophylactic programmes at the hotels Ambassador, Shipka, Sirena and others.
The luxury and comforts at the 5-star Imperial Hotel in the Riviera Holiday Club are combined with balneological and rehabilitation centre.

Equipped with modern physio- and hydrotherapeutic apparatus, the centre is specialised to provide all contemporary and non-traditional methods of treatment.
The rehabilitation centres of the hotels Palace and Marina in the Sunny Day Complex have modern facilities for medical therapy and procedures for rehabilitation after ailments of the locomotory system and others.
Among the 5-star spa centres along the northern Bulgarian Black Sea coast is the one at the Grand Hotel Varna. Making the most of the hottest mineral water springs in the resort of Saint Constantine, the specialists at the medical centre of the hotel have developed efficient programmes for preventive medical care, medical treatment and rehabilitation.
There are extremely beneficial conditions for mud and lye treatment at Touzlata.

The most popular balneotreatment programmes are:

  • Anti-stress - acupuncture, massage, remedial gymnastics and swimming, different types of baths.
  • Phytotherapy - herbal teas, baths with extracts from medicinal plants, massage.
  • Apitherapy (treatment with honey and other products produced by bees) - wax, propolis, royal jelly, electrotherapy and partial massage.
  • Aromatherapy - pearl baths in mineral water and extracts from different herbs and medicinal plants, massages with essential oils, inhalations, and physiotherapy.
  • Beauty programmes - specialist in cosmetics and fitness will help you look nice and feel at your prime.

Very popular among foreign guests are the rejuvenation programme on the basis of gericain.