Thermal baths in Albania
Albania's thermal springs rise in its mountain valleys, and several carry llixhat, the Albanian word for spa baths, in their names. At Tregan near Elbasan the springs have been used since Roman times, and in Kolonjë, in the south-east, local people have long bathed in the hot mineral water as a cure. In Dimal, three natural springs give cold sulphur water that residents have traditionally used for healing.
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Baths in Albania compared
Entry, swimwear rules, age limits and ticket type, side by side.
| Bath | Entry | Swimwear and rules | Age | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benja Thermal Baths (Llixhat e Bënjës)Përmet | Not known yet. Official site · Know it? Tell us | Not known yet. Official site · Know it? Tell us | none stated | Day ticket |
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Open all year unless the hours say otherwise.
Benja Thermal Baths (Llixhat e Bënjës)
Hot spring, Përmet · Rehabilitation works across the site under the national protected-areas agency in 2026; the baths stay in use
Sulphurous springs rise on both banks of the Lengarica river at the mouth of the Lengarica canyon and run into small open-air pools, at an average of 23 to 28 °C according to the national tourism agency.
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Questions about Albania
Where are the Benja thermal baths?
Near Përmet, at the mouth of the Lengarica canyon, where sulphurous springs rise on both banks of the Lengarica river and run into small open-air pools. The Ottoman-era Kadiu stone bridge crosses the river beside them. You need a car to get there.
How warm is the water at the Benja baths?
The springs average 23 to 28 °C, according to Albania's national tourism agency. Thermal mud collects in the pools themselves.
Are the Benja baths open during the rehabilitation works?
Yes. The national protected-areas agency is carrying out rehabilitation works across the site in 2026, and the baths stay in use while they go on.