Velingrad is situated 49 km away from the town of Pazardzhik in the slopes of Rhodope Mountain at an altitude of 760 m above the sea level. Its moderately continental climate is characterized by mild winters and pleasantly cool summers thanks to the Mediterranean influence. There is an abundance of mineral springs, more than 70, with a total flow of 9 000 litres per minute. Their temperatures range from 37°C to 90°C. These hyper thermal mineral waters contain hydro carbonates, sodium sulphate, fluorine and are indicated for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic conditions of the lungs and respiratory tract, chronic inflammatory and degenerative conditions of the joints, etc.

     Spa hotels in Velingrad are: Grand Hotel Velingrad, Dvoretsa, Velina, Olymp, Kamena, Rich, St. Spas, Aquatonik, Spa Club Bor, Kleptuza, Zdravets, etc