Armenia Vayots

Jermuk is a mountain spa town located in the southern Armenian province of Vayots Dzor, at a road distance of 53 km east of the provincial capital Yeghegnadzor. It was a considered one of the popular destinations for medical tourism in the Soviet Union. Nowadays Jermuk s still famous for its hot springs and mineral water brands bottled in the town. It is attractive for its fresh air, waterfalls, artificial lakes, walking trails, the surrounding forests and mineral water pools. The town is being redeveloped to become a modern centre of tourism and health services. Jermuk is also being set up to become a major chess centre, with numerous chess international tournaments scheduled in the town.