Health resorts of Georgia - Borjomi, Tskaltubo, With tours - mineral waters of Georgia.

The Sairme district is rightfully considered one of the most famous medical resorts of Georgia. The resort is of interest due to its unique location at the junction of the confluence of several mountain rivers. The altitude above sea level is 950 meters.

"Deer place" - this is how the word "sairme" is translated from the Georgian language. For some time, large herds of deer went down to drink at the confluence of mountain rivers, for which the locals gave the area such a name.

Since balneological Sairme Resort located in the mountains, it is famous for the purest fresh air and an abundance of coniferous forests. The resort is rich in reserves of several types of mineral waters of different chemical composition. Such natural wealth of the resort specialized Sairme on normalization of the metabolic process and treatment of diseases of the digestive system.

During the tsarist regime, the natural water reserves of this area were not fully studied and were not properly used in medicine. Only in 1932 Sairme was recognized as a balneological resort.

Tskaltubo Resort acquired the world significance of the medical resort of the wonderful Republic of Georgia in the XII century. The resort is located at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level. The leader of the Soviet Union, Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin, loved to visit Tskaltubo in order to rest and heal.

The resort is known for its valuable thermo-radon springs. The water in the Tskaltubo area is unique in the composition of chemical trace elements. It has healing properties and is effectively used as part of a complex for the treatment of diseases of the extremities, nervous system and gynecological diseases. The purest mineral water from sources of Tskaltubo it flows directly into the veins, maintaining its natural temperature (approximately 35C) and does not require additional exposure in the form of artificial temperature changes.

Now in Tskaltubo district a project aimed at restoring and maintaining the resort is being actively implemented. Work is underway on the repair of existing hotels and the construction of new holiday homes, equipping with modern medical equipment and equipment. In addition to health-improving buildings, infrastructure is being actively built in the form of playgrounds, water parks, cafes and restaurants, mini shopping centers to ensure the convenience of a long stay of tourists.

Nabeglavi Village It is located near the banks of the Gubazeuli River in the Chukhataursky district. The height above sea level is 500 meters.

The local mineral water creates a strong competition with the famous Borjomi water. There is a legend that more than a hundred years ago, locals noticed how buffaloes regularly gathered at the water source to drink.

Later, research discovered the beneficial properties of water. Mineral water Nabeglavi it belongs to the type of carbon dioxide bicarbonate mineral waters with a high content of sodium salts. 1958 was the beginning of the construction of a bottling plant for local mineral water.

The concentration of magnesium in mineral water allows you to keep the nervous and cardiovascular systems in good shape.

Nabeglavi mineral water is used as a drink, as well as for wellness baths in the treatment of diseases of the bone joints and gastrointestinal tract. Children of any age are allowed to drink it in unlimited quantities. Local girls take a bath with mineral water to regenerate the skin, this process is started due to the increased content of silicic acid.

The most historically famous resort in Georgia is Surami, located in the Khashur district. The mild climate of this region fills the air with healing properties that are effective in the treatment of lung diseases.

Surami Mineral Water it is used for baths in order to treat diseases of the joints and spine, because it is endowed with a low concentration of hydrogen sulfide in its chemical composition.

In addition to health promotion at the balneological Surami resort, for tourists there is an opportunity to visit historical places. In the Middle Ages, the village of Surami was turned into a powerful fortress. The most famous attraction of the resort is the Suram fortress.

Small Nunisi Resort it is located in the Kharagauli district. The mild climate, coniferous forests, clean mountain air and mineral waters of Georgia give a magical atmosphere to this area.

Waters of the Nusi resort they have unique healing properties. According to legend, in tsarist times, horses wounded in battle sank down to drink, and their wounded skin healed almost instantly. Locals say that in the XII century, by decree of the tsar, a church was built here as a gesture of gratitude to the healing water. Indeed, research has proven that there is no analogue to the waters of the Nunisi resort in the whole world. Thermal waters here are characterized by high alkalinity, saturation with iodine, potassium, manganese, nitrogen, methane and other important trace elements.

The effectiveness of Nunisi mineral waters has been proven in the treatment of complex skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis). It is also useful for cosmetic purposes to improve the overall condition of the skin and hair.

Utsera Resort enviably located high in the mountains. The height of 1100 meters and the abundance of forests increases the healing properties of the air at times. The name of the resort is associated with Queen Tamara. One day, together with her retinue, she went to this area and after visiting the area said in Georgian: "What an indescribable beauty here!". The word "augcereli" (indescribable – Rus.), which fell out of the context of this phrase, was slightly modified and fixed as the name of the healing area – Utsera.

Utsera mineral waters are used both for consumption as drinking water and for filling therapeutic baths. At the moment, this medical resort is not very developed for ecotourism, but the construction of the necessary infrastructure is already underway.

Despite the temporary lack of high-class amenities in the village of Utsera, this is a great place for lovers of outdoor activities in the mountains. The benefits of using mineral water are significantly increased due to the mild climate and fresh alpine air. The surroundings of the resort are extremely beautiful both in summer and in late autumn.

Sheva District It occupies a leading position in terms of altitude among other balneological resorts in Georgia (1600 meters above sea level). This Georgian resort is known for its wide forests and huge reserves of bicarbonate waters.

Local natural water most clearly reveals its healing properties in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system. The special attractiveness of Chevy is given by the nearby Alpine lakes, which add additional beauty to the area. In such an atmosphere, it is possible not only to improve physical health, but also to calm the general state of a person on an emotional level.

In the balneoclimatic resort there are modern boarding houses, sanatoriums and rest homes where people are helped daily to improve their general well-being and health status. The village is located in the valley of the Changchakhi River, and the surrounding coniferous and deciduous forest contributes to a rapid recovery