About Naftalan
Naftalan is one of the most important tourism destinations of Azerbaijan. It is located 330 km west of Baku and 50 km from Ganja. This is a well-known Spa Resort, the center of health tourism in Azerbaijan, which possesses unique natural factors and properties having no equal in the world. The main wealth of the resort is the naphthalan oil- viscous liquid with specific dark brown and brown color with a specific smell. The uniqueness and high efficiency of napthalan have been confirmed by many scientific studies and more than 100 years of experience in the treatment of a variety of diseases. The healing Naftalan in combination with other methods of spa therapy and natural factors (favorable environmental conditions and clean pine air) helps in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, as well as neurological, urological, gynecological, skin and other diseases of adults and children. As a resort destination, Naftalan has been known since 1926, when specialized recreation and rehabilitation facilities were set up near the “white oil” field. Patients from all over the Soviet Union started coming here. Nowadays, Naftalan is a modern center for recreation and treatment, which closely combines natural factors, achievements of spa medicine, European comfort, Azerbaijani hospitality and affordable prices. As part of a large state program for the restoration of Naftalan, four major European – level resorts were built in the city and three more are under construction. All the resorts are autonomous medical complexes with a wide range of specialized departments, such as diagnostics physiotherapy, health bathrooms, etc. The treatment process consists in receiving napthalan baths and various physiotherapeutic procedures. Most of the resorts work with the “all inclusive” system (single or double rooms, 3 meals per day, as well as various entertainment services).
It is worth noting that the nature of this region is very rich and famous for the beauty of its landscapes. At the same time, while staying in Naftalan, you can easily visit the nearby historical cities and villages such as ancient Ganja (50 minutes by bus).