Just 17 km far from Sofia, Bankya is one of the best known spa resorts. It is situated in the green foothills of Lyulin Mountain, at an altitude of 630-640 m. Mineral waters are slightly mineralized, hypothermal, hydrocarbonic-sulphate-sodiumt clear, colourless and delicious, with a temperature of 36.5-37°C. The resort climate is temperate continental a bio-climatic respect is qualified as soothing to invigorating. The average annual temperature is 9.4°C (average January temperature is minimum 2°C, average July temperature 19.6°C. Summer is fresh and cool, autumn - warm and sunny and winter - moderately cold. These climatic conditions are favourable both for year-round spa treatment, as well as for general prophylactics.
     Spa hotel in Bankya: Bankya Palace.