The thermal springs and mineral waters of the Kuban have long been famous for their medicinal properties, but only recently have they begun to regain their former glory and popularity. Unique natural attractions and resorts, comparable to European ones, are located very close to us - the Russian Federation, Krasnodar Territory.
The Krasnodar Territory, and especially the Mostovskoy District, has long been known for its healing thermal springs and mineral waters. We all remember that the Mineralnye Vody resort had the status of an all-Union health resort during the Soviet era. Now it is a rather expensive world-famous place, on a par with the resorts of the Black Sea coast. Currently, other springs and springs are also gaining popularity, a large number of which are located in the Mostovsky district of the Krasnodar Territory. People seeking to experience the beneficial effects of these healing underground waters get everything the same here, but far from the noisy city and high prices, practically in the wilderness, but without interrupting civilization, since most of the springs are located near the village of Mostovsky … Hot pools with thermal water are open all year round, and even in winter frosts it is an unprecedented pleasure to take a hot bath in the open air during a snowfall, admiring the mountain peaks and breathing in the crystal clear air of the coniferous forest. On the basis of the sources, boarding houses and rest houses for every taste and budget have been opened. In the private sector you can find guest houses and holiday rental offers.
The spectrum of usefulness and therapeutic effects of mineral waters and thermal springs is diverse. This water possesses its healing properties due to its mineral composition, which it gains, filtering underground through layers of earth rocks saturated with useful minerals and gases. Substances such as potassium, sodium, iodine, bromine and others have not only a relaxing effect on the body as a whole, but also have a beneficial effect on the functions of internal organs and systems, therefore, taking such water both in the form of drinking and bathing is useful as for prophylactic and medicinal purposes. Proof of this is the historical facts that people have used this gift of nature for centuries, pilgrimages were made to the places where thermal waters and springs came out, and for their healing properties many springs were called sacred and became recognized as shrines of the church. One of the striking examples, until recently little-known, are the sources of mineral waters "Acid". Information about their existence is mentioned in manuscripts dating from the times before our era, discovered during excavations of ancient mountain settlements. For centuries, the path of caravans invariably ran through these sources from ancient Persia to the Black Sea, and even then it was said about their healing properties. More than ten springs are located on a giant salt ledge, which was formed as a result of the deposition of salts and minerals from these waters over the millennia.
In the 60s, Soviet scientists examined these sources and, as a result, found that each fontanel has its own unique chemical composition, on the basis of which the beneficial properties of each spring were determined. Another uniqueness of these springs is that water, already saturated with carbon dioxide, gushes out from under the ground, which is rare for most thermal waters. Many people are surprised at this and compare the water with such famous drinks as "Narzan" or "Essentuki". They are located on the border of the Krasnodar Territory and the Karachay-Cherkess Republic at an altitude of more than 1800 meters above sea level, a recreation center is also open in the valley, but due to the rugged mountainous terrain and border zone, access to the springs is limited. But many consider this a plus, since such an arrangement allows you to preserve the pristine purity and beauty of this miracle of nature.
