Banya, Blagoevgrad Province

Banya
Village
Country  Bulgaria
Province Blagoevgrad Province
Municipality Razlog
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

Banya is a village in Razlog Municipality, in Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria,[1] laying 4 km to the east of the town of Razlog and at about the same distance to the north of the ski resort of Bansko.[2]

Banya was first settled by the Thracians around the IVth century BC because of its thermal springs.[3] Its mineral waters source at temperature ranging between 37 and 57 degrees Celsius are used for spa, recreational and industrial purposes. It is currently being developed into a spa and mountain resort with new hotels, restaurants and other tourist facilities emerging each season.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Razlog in Guide Bulgaria, Accessed February 23, 2015
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Banya in Guide Bulgaria, Accessed February 23, 2015
  3. ↑ Banya (near Razlog) in Visit Bulgaria, Accessed February 23, 2015

Coordinates: 41°52′52″N 23°31′28″E / 41.88111°N 23.52444°E