Sareyn
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Sareyn is a city in and the capital of Sareyn County
Sareyn County
Sareyn County is a county in Ardabil Province in Iran. The capital of the county is Sareyn. The county was split off from Ardabil County after the 2006 census. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 17,197, in 3,937 families. The county consists of two districts: the Central District and...

, in Ardabil Province
Ardabil Province
Ardabil Province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. It is in the north west of the country, bordering the Republic of Azerbaijan and the provinces of East Azerbaijan, Zanjan, and Gilan. Its centre is the city of Ardabil...

, Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...

. Sareyn is known for its hot spring
Hot spring
A hot spring is a spring that is produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater from the Earth's crust. There are geothermal hot springs in many locations all over the crust of the earth.-Definitions:...

s. The population is about 8000, and increases to more than 20000 in the summer because of the many tourists who go there due to the charming climate. It stands 28 km from Ardabil
Ardabil
Ardabil is a historical city in north-western Iran. The name Ardabil probably comes from the Zoroastrian name of "Artavil" which means a holy place. Ardabil is the center of Ardabil Province. At the 2006 census, its population was 412,669, in 102,818 families...

 and total area is 1.28 square km2. At the 2006 census, its population was 4,478, in 1,135 families.

The Sareyn springs are near an inactive volcano in mount Sabalan and its water contains sulphur particles and it is believed that it is good for bone and joint pains.

The word Sareyn in the Persian dictionary means "Spring's Outlet".

The climate and hot springs are the first attractions to tourists who travel to this region from different parts of Iran and the world.

Sareyn is also famous for its 'Ashe Doogh' (Yogurt Soups), during the busy summer periods, it is not uncommon for many of the local shops to be seen selling and preparing this soup.

Hot springs (spa
Spa
The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times. Such practices have been popular worldwide, but are...

) have always been in Sarein but the 1990s earthquake caused some of them to get colder or hotter. The water is heated largely by the Sabalan mountain which is Iran's second highest mountain after Damavand.

Many tourists visit Sabalan. Its most interesting feat is the 'crater' top which contains a lake of acidic water.

Sareyn is also very famous for its honey, again like the soup, many of Sareyn's shops sell honey which is produced locally by the Bee keepers of the area.

The main language of Sareyn is the Azeri dialect, however Persian is understood.

There are 9 hot springs in Sarein, with 'Gavmesh Goli' being the hottest, with water reaching 67 degrees, and turning out around 80 liters per second from the source. There is also several cold water springs nearby, with the most popular being situated in a small village nearby called 'Vila Dareh' - the water here is fizzy and is very good for the kidneys.

The climate is by far a great asset, and many Iranians from Tehran and other big cities escape to the tranquility and good weather that Sarein has to offer.

Sareyn Springs:
  • Qarah Soo (A'saab) Thermal Spring - Relieving
  • Sari Soo Thermal Spring - Relieving
  • Gavmish Goli Thermal Spring - Relieving and good for Rheumatism
  • General Thermal Spring - Good for Joint Pains
  • Besh Bajilar Thermal Spring - Good for Joint Pains
  • Qahveh Suei Thermal Spring - Good for Joint Pains
  • Pehenlu Thermal Spring - Relieving
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