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Devin
Devin is a renowed spa and holiday resort. It is situated amid scenic hills in the heart of the Rhodopes at an altitude of 710-780 m. Devin has several mineral water springs with a temperature between 37 °C and 44°C. The water is clear, colourless, palatable, odourless, hyper- and homeothermal, mildly mineralized, and contains hydrocarbonates of sodium and small quantities of fluorine. It has a strong alkaline reaction(pH 9.4). The total usable flow is 1,800 l/min.
The climate of the spa is transitionally continental, considerably tempered by the southern influence. The average annual temperature is 10°C. The winter is mild; the summer warm and fresh thanks to the local mountain breezes. The autumn is warm and long. The average annual durations of sunshine is about 1,100 hours.
Devin is suitable for the spa and climatic treatment of a wide range of diseases:
- of the locomotory system – mainly degenerative joint diseases
- cardiovascular diseases – mainly hypertension and hypotension, vascular and vegetative dystonias;
- nervous disorders – functional disorders of the nervous system including organic neurosis, antiatrophoneurosis;
- post-traumatic conditions of the locomotory system.
Devin has a new modern hydrotherapy clinic with a resort polyclinic and a pool; juniper, carbonic acid and oxygen baths; facilities for hydrotherapy, modern light and electro therapy, diagnosis, remedial gymnastic and massage rooms.
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