Hisarya
The town of Hisarya is situated in Central Bulgaria, 40 km north of Plovdiv and approximately 180 km east of Sofia. Hisarya is famous for its healing mineral waters: 16 natural mineral springs and 6 drilled mineral water wells. The town is one of the oldest and most popular balneological and spa centres in Bulgaria. The climate is mild and pleasant, and one remarkable phenomenon there is the lack of fog. Because of this fact the town is regarded one of the sunniest spots in Bulgaria. The average temperature in July is 21.4 degrees С and the average temperature in January is 1.1°С. The minimum temperatures in January are -10/-11°С.
The town is famous for its beautiful, cool parks. They spread out on an area of 700 decares and include more than 160 decorative tree species.
The Hisarya Region abounds in archaeological monuments from the Thracian period. The biggest Thracian religious complex in Bulgaria dated from the 6th – 5th centuries BC is located near Starosel Village (Old Village). The residence of a Thracian ruler is situated 22 km north of it, below Kozi gramadi Peak (Goat Masses Peak), where research is in progress. A Thracian trade centre located near Krashtevich Village dating back to the 6th – 4th centuries BC is also being researched.
The mineral waters, which the town of Hisarya is famous for, are used for the treatment of kidney and urologic diseases, gallbladder diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, as well as musculoskeletal diseases. Their healing effects can be achieved by drinking the water as well as through aqua procedures for the prevention and rehabilitation of diseases in combination with physiotherapy and diets.
Hisarya provides many accommodation opportunities: from small family guesthouses to luxurious 4-star hotels. The majority of the hotels have modern spa and balneological centres offering a great variety of rehabilitation and treatment procedures. The resort provides various forms of entertainment and good opportunities for sport: indoor and outdoor mineral water swimming pools, tennis, volleyball, basketball, cycling, horse riding, motocross, paintball, etc., as well as hunting and fishing. Hisarya Region has great traditions in grape and wine-production as well. The tastings of local wines are both part of the local hospitality and a tourist attraction. Several wineries in Hisarya Region offer wine-tasting.
The town is famous for its beautiful, cool parks. They spread out on an area of 700 decares and include more than 160 decorative tree species.
The Hisarya Region abounds in archaeological monuments from the Thracian period. The biggest Thracian religious complex in Bulgaria dated from the 6th – 5th centuries BC is located near Starosel Village (Old Village). The residence of a Thracian ruler is situated 22 km north of it, below Kozi gramadi Peak (Goat Masses Peak), where research is in progress. A Thracian trade centre located near Krashtevich Village dating back to the 6th – 4th centuries BC is also being researched.
The mineral waters, which the town of Hisarya is famous for, are used for the treatment of kidney and urologic diseases, gallbladder diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, as well as musculoskeletal diseases. Their healing effects can be achieved by drinking the water as well as through aqua procedures for the prevention and rehabilitation of diseases in combination with physiotherapy and diets.
Hisarya provides many accommodation opportunities: from small family guesthouses to luxurious 4-star hotels. The majority of the hotels have modern spa and balneological centres offering a great variety of rehabilitation and treatment procedures. The resort provides various forms of entertainment and good opportunities for sport: indoor and outdoor mineral water swimming pools, tennis, volleyball, basketball, cycling, horse riding, motocross, paintball, etc., as well as hunting and fishing. Hisarya Region has great traditions in grape and wine-production as well. The tastings of local wines are both part of the local hospitality and a tourist attraction. Several wineries in Hisarya Region offer wine-tasting.
