Sandanski

The warmest town in Bulgaria, with mineral springs.

Sunnyone of the warmest towns

80mineral springs

Melniknearby

Rupitenearby

Sandanski

Why go?

Sandanski lies in the sunny south of the Pirin and is one of the warmest towns in Bulgaria. Spring starts here weeks earlier than in the mountains. According to tradition Spartacus was born here, and his statue stands on the edge of town. In the large St. Vrach park the mineral springs come out of the ground. A nice stopover on the way to Melnik, Rupite or Greece.

What you will see

Don't miss

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Mineral springs

Around the park some 80 springs come out of the ground. Many hotels have their own baths.

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St. Vrach park

Large and green, with springs, a small lake and shady paths.

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Basilica of Bishop John

Mosaic floors from the 5th and 6th centuries, right in the centre.

Base

Melnik and Rupite are close by.

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Good to know

Practical

From BanskoApprox. 1.5 hours by car.

Combine withMelnik, Rupite or the border with Greece.

ClimateWarmer and drier than in the Razlog valley.

How much timeHalf a day, or a night.

Our experience

What we thought

For us Sandanski is the ideal stopover on the way to Melnik or Rupite. It is often a few degrees warmer than in the valley, and the large park is lovely for a stroll.

— The Groen family, Dobrinishte

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