Naftalan
A spa town famous for naphthalan oil therapy, where you can try the unique "oil bath" and visit a museum dedicated to oil treatment.
Naftalan lies about 45 km southeast of Ganja. It produces a distinctive, non-flammable oil rich in naphthenic hydrocarbons, which has been used to treat skin and joint conditions since the 19th century. During the Soviet era it developed into a spa resort. Today the town has several spa hotels offering "oil baths" that require a doctor's assessment. Each immersion lasts about 10 minutes. The Naftalan History Museum displays a wall of crutches left behind by patients who were cured. A day trip can be arranged with a hired car, but full treatment courses usually require several days' stay at a sanatorium. Consult a doctor before trying the treatment.
Opening hours
Spa open year-round
Nearby sights
- Nizami Mausoleum
- Nizami Ganjavi Museum
- Imamzadeh Complex
- Javad Khan Street
- Shah Abbas Mosque (Juma Mosque)
- Ganja State Philharmonic Hall
- Tomb of Javad Khan
- Chokak Hamam