Medical and health tourism of Moldova

Medical and health tourism in the Republic of Moldova — health, nature and tranquility

The Republic of Moldova has rich and diverse natural potential for the development of medical, health and balneological tourism. Favorable climate, picturesque landscapes, mineral springs and a developed network of sanatoriums create excellent conditions for restoring health, preventing diseases and proper recreation.

Sanatoriums and recreation centers in Moldova

Sanatorium-resort institutions and recreation centers of the Republic of Moldova offer comprehensive treatment and health programs, including medical procedures, climatotherapy, dietary nutrition and active recreation. The necessary conditions have been created here for a comfortable stay for tourists of different ages.

Wellness facilities are usually located in quiet, environmentally friendly areas, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, which makes them especially attractive to those seeking tranquility, recuperation and harmony with nature.

Balneological resources and mineral waters

They are of particular importance for the development of health tourism sources of medicinal mineral waters. In the Republic of Moldova there are more than 47 mineral water sources, having proven medicinal properties. They are used for drinking treatment, baths, inhalations and other balneotherapy procedures.

Moldova's mineral waters are used for diseases:

cardiovascular system;
digestive organs;
musculoskeletal system;
nervous system;
metabolism.

Promising balneoclimatic resorts

Existing in the Republic of Moldova balneoclimatic resorts they have the potential to become a competitive tourism product at the international level, subject to further development of infrastructure and service.

The most promising resorts include:

«Bucuria-Sind»
Vadul lui Vode
«Codru» (Hirzeuka, Calarasi, Ungheni)
«Nufărul Alb» (Kahul)

These resorts already offer treatment and prevention programs and are popular with the local population, as well as with a limited number of regular foreign guests.

Recreation centers and recreational complexes

In addition to sanatoriums, Moldova has a network of recreational facilities focused on health and family recreation. Among the most famous:

«Victoria» (Forty)
«Albinuta» (Ungheni)
«Codru» (Ungheni, Bakhmut)
«Dumbrava Alba» (Balti)
«Albasadorf» (Taraclia, Albota)

These bases combine elements of outdoor activities, nature therapy and relaxation.

Methods of treatment and recovery

The favorable climatic features of the Republic of Moldova allow the use of a wide range modern and traditional treatments, among which are:

heliotherapy (sun treatment);
aerotherapy (air treatment);
thalassotherapy;
terrencurotherapy (medicinal walking);
ampelotherapy (grape treatment);
peloid therapy (mud therapy);
balneotherapy (mineral waters).

A comprehensive combination of these methods provides a sustainable healing effect.

Organization of treatment and recreation

Travel companies organize recreation and treatment of citizens in sanatoriums in Moldova and Romania, offering individual and group programs. Among popular destinations are: