Dolna Banya is one of Bulgaria's ecologically purest towns and famous mineral spas with a population of nearly 5,000 people, located between the mountains of Rila and Sredna Gora close to the famous ski resort of Borovets, 66 km from Sofia. The town has long been famous for its EP traditions. The climate is mild continental. The relief is semi-mountainous with an altitude of 640 meters. The town is traversed by the Maritsa, Dolnobanska Bistritsa, Ochushnitsa and Gutsalska Rivers.

   Dolna Banya's greatest wealth are the numerous mineral springs which are still growing in number. They all have unique properties and include almost the whole spectrum of curative properties.
Dolna Banya is a town predominantly making ecologically pure products.
Dolna Banya's history is multi-century old. It goes back to the Thracians. Venetitsa, Yurta and Koychovets are the names of the three settlements located very close to one another, later united in one known to historians as Banya, called Dolna Banya in the second half of the 19th c.

   Many tribes and peoples have left a trace here - Romans and Byzantines, Proto-Bulgarians and Slavs - they were all attracted by the natural beauties and riches - the warm mineral springs, the clean air and mild climate.
In the past Dolna Banya was a crossroads of the old Bosnian Plovdiv-Samokov-Nis and with its inns was an important stopover for spending the night along the arnaout route.

   The basic aim of the municipal strategy for the development of Dolna Banya is the development and assertion of the municipality as a leading national and international center for recreational and spa tourism, sport, rest and recreation. The same aim is held by the mandate programme of the municipal administration.
   The Dolna Banya spa has holiday homes, hotels and two tourist chalets - Gerginitsa and Venetitsa. The resort has a modern motel and hotels as well as good sporting facilities - a stadium and swimming pools.

   On the road between Dolna Banya and Kostenets is situated the first private certified airfield in Bulgaria. It was established in 1999 by pilot Eng. Vatko Beshliev. The airfield has a pool, a volleyball ground, a tennis court, snooker facilities and other amenities. The favourable climate in the region, the proximity of mountain resort villages provide good conditions for aviation tourism.

   Another attraction are the white storks which are a good omen. Five years ago, Dolna Banya won the first prize at a National Contest for the greatest number of stork nests with 21 nesting couples of white storks.

   All this makes Dolna Banya one of Bulgaria's most suitable towns for the holding of the Green Wave - 21st Century European Environment Festival!
We are looking forward to meeting you in Dolna Banya!
Be part of the history, tradition and environment we will build and protect together!