Velingrad 

Mineral waters in Velingrad and its curative effect
Many and varied in composition are the mineral waters in the  resort.
Throughout the year the climate is favorable for the treatment of many diseases of the lungs and upper respiratory tract. The resort is specialized in the treatment of rheumatic diseases of inflammatory and degenerative nature of the illness after traumatic musculoskeletal, neurological, gynecological, kidney, liver and gastrointestinal diseases, recovery from an illness and others.
Location

 Velingrad is located in the western part of the Chepinska valley, near the conventional border between Rila and Rhodopi Mountains. The city is located on the left bank of the river Chepinska, on both sides of  Elenka and Lukovitsa rivers, surrounded is by mountains and hills. Pazardzhik is situated 49 km northeast of Velingrad, Plovdiv - 85 km. The distance between Sofia and the resort is 133 km. By rail and road, the resort is connected to the north by September and Pazardjik, to the east Rakitovo, Batak, Peshtera and Dospat  in the west and - south with Sarnitsa.
Well-marked roads lead to different  historical and natural sites, allowing good recreation and relaxation.
Mineral water
Mineral water of Velingrad in quantity and composition combines treatment options of the waters of Hissar, Banya and Narechen. Similar are the mineral waters in Krasnovo, Kostenets, Dobrinishte, Eleshnitsa, Belchinski Bani and others. This is one of the main prerequisites Velingrad to develop as a senior, national and international spa resort.
Climate
Velingrad is a low mountain resort with 745 meters above sea level, atmospheric pressure is low - 693 mm. The average annual temperature is 9,9 ° C, average temperature in January is 1,89 ° C, average July temperature is 18,79 ° C. Summers are cool and winters are mild. Autumn is warmer than spring. Rainfall is in June and lowest in March and September. Snow lasts about 52 days.
The duration and intensity of solar radiation is high. The air is clean and transparent.No strong winds, the winter is so quiet and pleasant. Coniferous forests, strong sunshine and water wealth creatе conditions favorable for the human body.
Climatic indicators
 As low mountain climate resort Velingrad requires smaller demands of the human organisms for their adaptation. This makes it possible for successful treatment of allergic pulmonary, cardiovascular and many other diseases of the nervous system and internal organs.
Indications for treatment and prevention
 Velingrad waters due its curative effect mainly of mineral and gas composition, also of many other biologically active substances. These are hydro carbonate and silicon compounds, sulfur and hydrogen sulfide, and noble gas - radon. Mineral waters stimulate the cardiovascular, nervous and endocrine systems. Have beneficial effects on the musculoskeletal system and Joints. Improve the metabolism and activity of the endocrine glands.
Resort facilities
 In the recent years the boarding-house treatment  finds wide application.
Treatment of boarding basis approaches to treatment in sanatorкп. To use the healing properties of the mineral composition veriety and water temperature were modernized and urbanized Seven old bath, were built additional rooms and showers, so today it is difficult to know the baths from the past. For spa treatment is used and the mineral beach.
Velingrad is becoming more famous as a spa resort of national and international significance. Most of the patients used the mineral waters for balneoprcedures have good health improvement
The resort operates all year round