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Sapareva Geyser is a geyser in Sapareva Banya, Bulgaria, notable for 103 C mineral water and for springing up in the town centre in 1957.
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Where is Sapareva Geyser located?
Sapareva Geyser rises in the center of Sapareva Banya, a spa town in southwestern Bulgaria. It is a town fountain as well as a geothermal feature, which makes it unusual among famous geysers. [Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism](https://tourism.government.bg/bg/spa-destinations/6473/6482)
How hot is the water at Sapareva Geyser?
The water is commonly reported at about 103 degrees Celsius, making it too hot for direct bathing at the fountain. The surrounding town is known for mineral-water spas, but the geyser itself is a display feature rather than a bathing pool. [Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism](https://tourism.government.bg/bg/spa-destinations/6473/6482)
When did Sapareva Geyser first erupt?
The geyser first appeared in 1957 during drilling connected with hydrological research. The borehole released the hot water that now erupts in the town center. [Visit Sapareva Banya](https://visitsaparevabanya.com/%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%B2%D0%BE-%D0%B4%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%8F/%D0%B3%D0%B5%D0%B9%D0%B7%D0%B5%D1%80-%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0-%D0%B1%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%8F/)
Why is Sapareva Geyser notable in Bulgaria?
It is widely described as the only geyser on the Balkan Peninsula and is famous for its 103 degree mineral water. Its central location in Sapareva Banya makes it a public landmark rather than a remote wilderness feature. [Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism](https://tourism.government.bg/bg/spa-destinations/6473/6482)
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