A brief review of the studies on balneary-climatic tourism in
Suceava County highlights the existence of important resources in the study
area for this type of tourism. Past and present tourist facilities for balnearyclimatic tourism are described, with a focus on the unexploited potential. The
tonic-stimulant bioclimate is specific to the greatest part of the territory
because the mountainous area stretches from the western boundary to the
eastern third of the county. Of high interest is the Vatra Dornei – Poiana
Stampei area due to the numerous mineral waters and the peat bogs. The
case of Cacica salt mine, which is used in the aerosol therapy and is an
important tourist attraction, is discussed. The presence of hydrocarbon
vapours in the mine hingers the beneficial effects of the salt deposits, but this
subject was not analysed by local authorities in order to mitigate the issue.
Pools with salt water are used by tourists in the study area, but other surface
freshwaters are also useful for balneary purposes.