Sandanski is situated at the foot of the Pirin Mountain, 224 meters above sea level and near the mouth of the river Sandanska. Bistrica. Worldwide known for its unique climate and mineral springs (temperatures of 33 ° C to 83 ° C). Average annual air temperature of 14.7 ° C.
The town of Sandanski boasts the best natural treating asthma in Europe. The resort is recommended for the treatment of various lung diseases, chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, neurological disorders, skin allergies, some kidney and urological diseases.
Extremely natural springs are rich of hydro-sulphate content. The sources are classified in class IV system Carstens-Alexandrov. Along the Struma river exists more than 80 mineral springs, grouped into 13 fields. Some of them are famous: Turkish bath, fountain of ointment, money and new borehole source.
Sandanski is proud with its unique urban park called "Sveti Vrach" in 1981. On the territory of 344 ha. grow over 200 Mediterranean plant species, some of which are landmarks for over 550 years. The park provides excellent opportunities for recreation.
24 km away. southeast of Sandanski is Melnik, and then another 6 km. the Rozhen Monastery.
Only 18 km away of Sandanski in the beautiful Pirin Mountain is located the local resort "Popina Luka", famous with charming 11 m. Waterfall Popina Laka.
