Sovata, the Most Appreciated Spa Resort in Transylvania

Sovata resort, in Mureș County, stands out nationally thanks to its heliothermal lakes.

The water in these lakes has the highest salt concentration in the world, hence the very large number of tourists who choose this holiday destination.

Geographically, Sovata lies in a fairy-tale natural setting, surrounded by hills.

The therapeutic quality of the mud and heliothermal waters stands out, as does the freshness of the air.

The town is on the Târnava Mică river, in the south-western part of the Gurghiu mountains.

At an altitude of 475-530 m, the resort is open to visitors all year round.

Although it was first mentioned in a document in 1597, the resort was considered a therapeutic place only in 1850.

The resort’s renown comes from the lakes with chloride and sodium waters found here, among them Lake Ursu, Lake Alundiș, Lake Verde and others.

As for the climate, Sovata has a depression climate, and the atmosphere is clean and strongly ionised.

The winters are mild and the summers cool, with an average annual temperature of about 7.7 degrees, so the temperature is moderate, typical of a depression area.

Lake Ursu in Sovata is unique in the whole world, and its uniqueness comes from the fact that it has the highest salt concentration in the world.

It is often compared to “the Dead Sea of Europe” and lies right in the heart of the forests, at an altitude of 502 m.

The lake has a fairly large surface, of about 40,000 sq m, and is the most important in the whole resort.

The water exceeds 29 degrees at the surface and reaches no less than 41 degrees at depth.

If we often wonder what activities we could enjoy on a holiday in Sovata, there are quite a few options.

Relaxation is the word that best describes the whole stay, because the existing accommodation offers full services, whether a pool, sauna, fitness, massage or other treatments.

Nothing is more pleasant than swimming in the resort’s salt lakes with loved ones.

First of all, the salt water has numerous therapeutic properties, and is recommended for treating inflammatory, rheumatic, gynaecological and cardiovascular conditions.

If we ever come to the Sovata area, we should also visit the main sights in the surroundings. For example, an unusual route worth taking is the one that starts from Lake Ursu and climbs through the forest towards Lake Tivoli.

Just 10 km from Sovata is Praid Salt Mine, one of the best-known salt mines, both nationally and in Europe.

Praid Salt Mine offers visitors a variety of leisure activities, so we can relax, far from the bustle of big cities.

In conclusion, in the northern part of Romania there are numerous interesting places, among them Sovata resort. Tourists come here every year both for the unique scenery and for the salt water treatments, which help them improve their health.