The Banya spa resort (widely known as Karlovski Mineralni Bani), is situated in the geographical centre of Bulgaria (Plovdiv district) at the southern foot of the Sredna Gora mountain. It is part of Karlovo municipality. One of the main medicative factors is the mineral water spouting here. The resort has more than 10 mineral springs. The climate is transitory continental with Mediterranean influence, characterised by mild winter and cool summer. It is the perfect place for rehabilitation and medical treatment. To the north of the town rises the Stara Planina mountain, and the Sredna Gora mountain encircles it.