Velingrad is located in one of the most picturesque part of The Rhodope Mountains - the Chepin valley. The legends tell that Orpheus lived in this region. Other tales say that the titanic strength of Spartacus (the rebellion leader of the Roman slaves) comes from these Rhodope lands.
With its diverse springs and wells, excellent climate and beautiful nature, Velingrad is one of Bulgaria's most popular spa towns. The average annual temperature is 9°C; and the average July temperature is 19° C. The winter is mild; the summer is not too hot and the autumn is warmer than the spring. The municipality boasts the largest number of sunny days per year in the country. The relative air humidity ranges from 65 to 75 per cent. Surrounded by age-old pine tree woods, the town favors abundant sunshine. This exclusively rare and valuable combination has a beneficial influence on the process of ionization (negative ions are prevailing) and are of definite therapeutic importance.

In the resort successfully are treated pulmonary cases: pulmonary emphysema, chronic bronchitis, post bronchial pneumonia, etc. The treatment of non-specific diseases of the respiratory tract is particularly successful. Considerable experience has been accumulated in the efficient treatment of diseases of the locomotive system, nervous diseases and gynecological disorders.

Velingrad ranks first in Bulgaria for the abundance and diversity of its mineral waters.