Telega Mineral Baths

Telega Baths in the Prahova valley have been used by people for over a century, with a slight hiatus in the 70;s and 80's. A second bath or 'lac', has been constructed to take advantage of the waters and the region's boast of the most sunny daya in Romania.

Unfortunately, while following a sign for the second lake, we came to a dead end, (one of many), but found it on our return. The steps down to the complex were hidden from the road, and when we found them they led to a simple bridge made of planks over a dried up river bed.

When we went into the complex, I chickened out of going in the water as it looked murky and had leaves floating on it, but I have since found out that the water contains potassium chloride, ammonia, calcium,  iodine, and sulphurous mud. These constituents are apparently beneficial for rheumatics, fertility and stress. 



We decided to just have a Cafe Frappe and watch the proceedings, but no-one got in the water. We might return after asking around to check whether anyone here has been recently.

Pa pa     Anne-Marie