Albania is rich in recreational resources. Natural thermal and mineral springs are no exception. There are several of them in Albania, some have modern treatment infrastructure, some are old, left over from Soviet times, and some do not have any at all.
The thermal waters of Bilyaj are located near the town of Fushe Kruja. These springs are the closest to the capital of Albania, Tirana. They are located near the national highway in the direction from the town of Vore to Fushe Kruja. Thermal waters flow from the sediments of the Ayshem River. These springs are very rich in mineral compounds such as Ca, Na, K, Fe, Mg and others.
The water temperature reaches 55 ° C.
These waters have a therapeutic effect on a number of body problems, such as rheumatism, skin diseases and nervous system. Recently, a modern center «Ibrahim Kupi» was built. This center offers a wide range of services such as accommodation, medical care and full board with meals.
Thermal waters of Elbasan. They are located near the city of Elbasan. These thermal springs have been known and used since Roman times. The first hotel that began to use these springs was the «Hotel Park» in 1932. Thermal waters of Elbasan are suitable for the treatment of some diseases of the respiratory tract, stomach, skin, etc. There are many private hotels that offer various services, including cosmetics.
Sanatorium «Nosi» is located in the charming village of Lidzha in Central Albania, 12 km from Elbasan. … The cost of the city bus Elbasan-Lidzha is 50 lek. Sanatorium thermal waters «Park-Hotel Nosi» was built in 1932.
Treatment and Anti-aging procedures at the Thermal Resort springs.
The hotel is located in the city of Elbasan (40 minutes from the capital’s airport), in a picturesque environment of pine forests, directly on the source. The hotel offers new comfortable double and triple rooms with amenities. On the hotel grounds there is a building with thermal pools and a fungotherapeutic department with qualified medical personnel.
Price from 35 euros/day per person, includes: accommodation, 3 meals a day, daily medical examination, basic procedures: thermal baths, mud therapy and massage.
There is an outdoor pool with a spring in the courtyard of the Hotel.
The treatment can be combined with a seaside holiday.
Indications for use:
- Rheumatism and bone diseases, radiculitis;
- Infertility in women;
- Skin diseases, eczema;
- Blood circulation in the extremities;
- Stomach ulcer;
- Gallstones and infections;
- Types of diabetes;
- Prostate infections;
- Asthma and bronchial pneumonia;
- Fatigue after heavy physical or mental work;
- Cellulite treatment and anti-aging therapy.
Contraindications: cardiovascular diseases.
Benja Thermal Waters. They are located 14 km from the southern town of Permet, in the Petran municipality. There are a total of 6 open-air springs, surrounded by picturesque pastoral landscapes. The water temperature varies from 23 to 26 ° C. One of the springs treats stomach problems, another skin diseases. Other springs will be useful in the treatment of chronic diseases and rheumatism. These springs were discovered in 1964. The thermal waters are not equipped and, unfortunately, there are no hotels in the immediate vicinity of the springs yet.
Vronomero Thermal Waters are located 10 km south of the small town of Leskovik, in the southeastern part of the country. The waters are very rich in various minerals and salts, and are useful in the treatment of several diseases. The temperature of the thermal water is from 29 to 40 degrees C. There is a renovated hotel with all the necessary amenities.
Thermal waters of Peshkopi. They are located in the vicinity of the city of Peshkopi in the north-east of Abania. Two sulfate springs with a high potassium content gush from the gypsum deposits of Mount Korabi. They are useful for the following diseases: respiratory diseases, diabetes, skin diseases and some others. You can stay in private hotels within walking distance from the springs.
In addition to thermal waters, Albania widely sells drinking mineral water «Kroja i Barz» from the Mirdita region (Selita commune). The water has a pronounced healing effect and is especially useful for kidney stones. Many tourists go to these parts for specialized outpatient treatment.
