Naftalan city is a well-known petroleum spa resort, the centre of medical tourism in Azerbaijan and is located 330 km west of Baku and 50 km from Ganja, the second-largest city in the country.
The unique Naftalan oil has no equivalent anywhere in the world. The curative properties of the oil are particularly helpful in the treatment of musculoskeletal system diseases, as well as neurological, urological, gynaecological, skin and other ailments.
Among the popular venues in the area are the Medical-Prophylactic Center Chinar Hotel & Spa, “Naftalan” Health Centre and the “Gashalty” Sanatorium.
