Overview
About this location
Băile Olănești (Vâlcea) – spa resort famed for numerous mineral springs (iodinated, sulphurous, chlorosodic, diuretic), crenotherapy treatments and modern facilities.
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Details
General Information
Water temperature
Cold springs; the operator publishes 10–12 °C for Spring 24. The water in the hotel pools is heated mineral water
Water type
Mixed sulphurous waters, from oligomineral (under 1 g/l, springs 10, 11, 12 and 24) to isotonic (8–10 g/l); the drinking-cure springs are weakly sulphurous, bicarbonate, chloride, sodium waters
Entry price
There is no public strand with mineral water; access to the sulphurous or salt-water pools is through the spa hotels, with a stay or a spa ticket
Accessibility
Open all year, medical facilities
Wellness
Therapeutic indications
Kidney and urinary tract conditions as a drinking cure (renal lithiasis / chronic pyelonephritis / chronic cystitis — the Olănești Sanatorium's list), digestive, hepatobiliary, metabolic conditions
About Băile Olănești
Historic spa town in Vâlcea County, known for a wide diversity of mineral waters and well-developed treatment bases.
Panoramic view – Băile Olănești
Springs & composition
- Official grouping includes iodinated springs, sulphurous & chlorosodic springs, and diuretic springs.
- Waters vary from hypotonic to more mineralized, used in baths and drinking cures (site-specific dosing).
Therapeutic profile
Traditionally recommended for renal/urinary, digestive–hepatobiliary, metabolic, dermatologic and locomotor–rheumatic issues; always follow medical advice.
Treatment bases & spa hotels
- On-site treatment centers offer tub/pool mineral baths, inhalations/aerosols and crenotherapy.
- Physio/electrotherapy, hydrotherapy and massage available at major facilities.
Location & map
Băile Olănești, Vâlcea County – spa town nestled in a forested valley north-west of Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Hours & tickets (indicative)
Schedules and prices differ by venue (public spa, hotels). Check each facility’s official page before visiting.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is the entrance fee at Olănești Baths?
There is no public strand with mineral water; access to the sulphurous or salt-water pools is through the spa hotels, with a stay or a spa ticket. Prices can change, so check the official information before visiting.
What is the water temperature at Olănești Baths?
Cold springs; the operator publishes 10–12 °C for Spring 24. The water in the hotel pools is heated mineral water.
Is Olănești Baths open in winter?
Open all year, medical facilities.
What is the therapeutic profile of Olănești Baths?
Olănești Baths is a balneary resort with a profile covering: Kidney and urinary tract conditions as a drinking cure (renal lithiasis / chronic pyelonephritis / chronic cystitis — the Olănești Sanatorium's list), digestive, hepatobiliary, metabolic conditions. Whether a balneary cure is appropriate is a decision to make together with a physician.