Velingrad is one of the oldest, most beautiful and most popular Bulgarian spa resorts. It is situated in the middle of the wonderful natural surrounding of the Western Rhodopes, 86 km southwest of Plovdiv and 133 km from the capital Sofia.
Thracians, Slavs, Byzantines, Romans, and Ottomans have shaped the town's history.
The vicinities of Velingrad have breath-taking beauty, such as magnificent coniferous and deciduous forests, spacious flower-sprinkled meadows and crystal-pure waters. The most known localities are Yundola, Belmeken, Kourtovo, and Chernovruh. The dam lakes of Batak, Dospat and Belmeken are favorite spots for hikers and fishermen alike.
Together with the numerous mineral waters Velingrad takes pride in another natural phenomenon as well - the Kleptuza. This is the biggest Karst spring in Bulgaria with a flow of 570 liters per second.
However, the greatest treasure of Velingrad are the 80 mineral springs with temperatures varying from 22 to 48C, used for treatment of a number of diseases. The abundance of mineral springs and resort facilities, the mild climate and the beautiful surrounding areas make Velingrad a desirable destination.