The village is located 20 km west of Troyan. It is famous for its mineral spas, which date back to the Bulgarian Revival (18c).The mineral spring at Shipkovo resort centre, which is 2 km away from the village (water temperature 32`C, 4-10 l/s) offers excellent conditions for mineral water therapy. Its water is good for treating kidney, liver and gastric diseases, hypertonie, and diseases of the nervous system.The health resort has rest houses, swimming pools, private houses and hotels.The natural beauty of the area, the fresh mountain air, mild winters and cool summers are a guarantee for complete recreation and climatic treatment.

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