Velyatyno village: visit thermal waters in Zakarpattia

The famous Tepli Vody resort in the village of Velyatyno in Zakarpattia region has 3 thermal, 2 mineral and 5 freshwater pools, as well as 6 thermal baths with different mineral compositions. Learn all about the geography, history, balneological properties and popular tourist routes of the resort.

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The village of Velyatyno, located in Khust district of Zakarpattia region, is known for its healing thermal waters. The first mention of the settlement dates back to the 13th century, although it was officially founded in 1576. Velyatyno gained its popularity as a balneological resort due to the unique properties of local thermal springs. Read about the history, geography, healing waters, and the most popular routes in Velyatyno in this article.

How do geography and climate affect the popularity of Velyatyno?

The village of Velyatyno is located in the Khust district of the Zakarpattia region, in the south-west of Ukraine. It is situated in a picturesque area, surrounded by mountains and forests, which creates a unique atmosphere and promotes tourism. Velyatino is located near the town of Khust, which is the administrative centre of the district. The distance to Khust is about 9 km, which makes the village convenient for tourists who want to combine outdoor recreation with exploring the historical and cultural attractions of Zakarpattia.

The village is surrounded by mountains covered with dense forests. Oak, beech, linden, ash, and hornbeam trees predominate here. Wild cherries and various berry bushes can be found on the slopes of the mountains. The herbal flora of Velyatyno comprises several hundred species of plants, which is a testament to the rich flora of the area. The Tysa River flows through Velyatyno, which is one of the largest rivers in Zakarpattia. There are also several small streams and lakes in the village, which add to the picturesque local landscape.

The climate in Velyatyno is temperate continental, with mild winters and warm summers. Thanks to this climate, the village is attractive to tourists throughout the year.

Where does the name Velyatyno come from?

There is no complete information about the origin of the village's name, as legends are passed down from generation to generation in Velyatyno. It is said that the leader of the opryshky tribe Pintya, nicknamed Velikan for his heroic strength, destroyed the stone fortress of the regional governor, Khust Castle, with a wooden cannonball. The people of the Velyatyno are especially fond of the fact that this amazing shot was made from Mount Chavryn.

Pintya was a historical figure: there are documents in the archives that show that he was one of the leaders of the peasant uprising in the Maramorosky region in 1703-1711. Pinto's army was probably based in the forests around the villages of Kryva and Velyatyno. There was no better place for the opryshky. All suitable routes for the government's punitive detachments lay on the right bank of the Tisza River. The only way to get to the other bank, which was flooded and often overflowed, was by ferry, and even then only in favourable weather. The forests near Velyatyno were truly impenetrable thickets with steep cliffs, natural and man-made caves, various animals and clear streams. In addition, this paradise of nature was cut off from other villages by a 600-800-metre-high mountain range.

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More about the thermal pools of Velyatyno

Velyatyno is home to the famous Tepli Vody health complex, where you can enjoy swimming in the healing thermal pools.

The thermal waters of Velyatyno are extracted from a well about 1000 metres deep. The water has a temperature of over 36°C and a high mineralisation of about 100 grams per litre. For comparison, the mineralisation of sea water is only about 3 grams per litre.

The water in Velyatyno is bromine-chloride-sodium water with a high iodine content. It contains a variety of useful trace elements such as iodine, bromine, sodium, chlorine, iron and others. Due to its unique composition, the thermal waters of Velyatino have healing properties and help with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, cardiovascular diseases and other health problems.

The Tepli Vody complex has several thermal water pools of different temperatures and sizes. The water in the pools undergoes a special purification and cooling system to ensure that visitors can swim comfortably and get the most out of their treatments. In addition to the thermal pools, the complex also has pools with ordinary water, where you can refresh yourself after swimming in the thermal waters.

How do I get to the Velyatyno spa resort?

By train:

If you decide to travel by train, you need to take tickets for one of the flights to Khust (the distance between the settlements is 9 km).

Velyatyno can also be reached by bus - use the booking system (here).

By bus:

You can find the current bus schedule, buy tickets and find all the necessary information for your trip here.

By car:

Use the map to create the best route:

- if travelling from Uzhhorod;

- if travelling from Kyiv;

- if you are travelling from Lviv.

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