W~SPA by Wave Resort is a place that resounds the energy of Pomorie Lake and its magnetic graphite-color sandy beach with state-of-the-art architecture and modern design. Drawing from the riches of the nature, the signature treatments combine Black sea mud and lye with long-established practices and modern techniques.

W~SPA presents balanced packages, unparalleled massage techniques, oriental rituals and innovative cosmetic products for a true aesthetic and health-enhancing journey.

The sand on the beach is black due to the high content of magnetite - a ferromagnetic mineral, one of the few iron oxides. Magnetite has the strongest magnetic properties of all naturally occurring minerals on Earth. It is considered healing, especially when combined with prolonged exposure to the sun and sea water. Magnetite is able to attract diseases that a person has to alleviate his suffering.

How does sand heal? 

Magnetic sand has the unique power of accumulating solar heat and is heated around 60°C on hot summer days. At the same time, it slowly gives it to the human body and thus does not cause overheating, but gradual warming of the organs. Thanks to this, blood circulation, lymphatic drainage and metabolism are enhanced.

In addition to healing, hot sand also has a cosmetic effect. It gently massages the skin and removes dead cells, and in depth stimulates the breakdown of cellulite and adipose tissue. Therefore, only after a dozen procedures the skin becomes not only smoother, firmer, but we can realise we have lost a few extra pounds.

How to "take" the sand baths? Proceed to the procedures at the end of the beach day - about 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Then the sand has accumulated enough heat, but the air is no longer so hot. Dig a horizontal bed in it at a shallow depth. Then dry your body well with a towel and lie down inside, asking someone to cover you with hot sand. The head and chest (heart area) should remain open and higher, and preferably under an umbrella. Stay in the bath for about 20-30 minutes, and for children cut the time in half.

After getting out of bed, you should not bathe or expose yourself to the sun. You only need to rest for half an hour in the shade. Only in this way will you benefit from the healing power of the sand.

The Black Sea lye is the final product of the salt production in Pomorie. It is obtained from the rapa (lake water) of the Pomorie and Burgas salt lakes after the evaporation of the water in the salt pans and the crystallization of the salt. It remains above the salt layer as a thick oily liquid with a yellow-brown colour and a slight odour of hydrogen sulphide. As it is a natural product, the colour and smell can vary depending on the rainfall and temperature during the year. The lye "ripens" and is suitable for medical use (so-called medical lye) in the period August - September.

It is extremely important to stabilize this natural products within 24 hours after extraction, because otherwise it loses some of its essential healing powers and also crystallizes, as the salt content is up to 70%.

The unique healing power of the Black sea lye is due to its rich mineral and organic composition. It contains biologically active substances and all the ingredients of the sea water and rapeseed, but in much higher concentrations. It is similar in composition to the Black sea mud solution, extracted from these lakes. The content of calcium, sodium, magnesium, chlorine, bromine, sulphates, hydrocarbons, many trace elements, organic substances, etc. prevails. For this reason, it is considered more valuable and useful than the salts of the Dead Sea, if at all it is necessary to make an analogy, and it is gentler on the skin due to its pleasant, oil-like consistency.

The use of massage products with lye helps increase the healing strength of the massage:

• Accelerates metabolism;
• Restores the balance of the nervous and muscular system;
• Reduces muscle pain;
• Protects against cramps;
• Strengthens the hair, skin, nails;

Massaging /or rubbing with rotating movements / is the best way to apply the lye at home as it does not require any special equipment.

How to apply it on the skin?

Rub the lye / gel or oil / all over the body or only on the areas affected by pain and cramps and remain lubricated from 20 minutes to several hours until the lye absorbs and only salt remains.

W~SPA at Wave Resort presents a wide variety of application of these natural products, compresses with lye, partial applications, and facial procedures with cleansing and hydrating effect, lye baths with added aromas such as arnica, rosemary and juniper.

The Black Sea healing mud and lye are a real world treasure. Mud and lye treatments not only affect certain diseases, but also strengthen the body and immune system.