Natural hot spring · Albania
Holta Springs
Albania · 4.4 miles northeast of Gramsh
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Gramsh (4 mi / 7 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Undeveloped source: no staff, no facilities, and no maintained access. Conditions change.
About Holta Springs
Holta Springs is a natural hot spring in Albania, about 4.4 miles northeast of Gramsh. The nearest large city is Elbasan, roughly 15 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
4 different springs of around 24 °C ... the main spring and pool is 50 m after the entrance of the canyon.
Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Map and directions
Red marks Holta Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 40.92613, 20.22390.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Gramsh. The spring is about 4.4 miles (7 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Elbasan, about 15 miles (24 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Thessaloníki, Greece.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Holta Springs
- Hydrat Springs Not recorded
- Burimi Termoninerar i Karbunarës Not recorded
- Burimi Sulfuror i Flliballijes Not recorded
- Milot-26/b Not recorded
- Zheji-1 Not recorded
- Burimi Termomineral i Llixhave të Peshkopisë Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Holta Springs?
Holta Springs is in Albania, about 4.4 miles northeast of Gramsh. The GPS coordinates are 40.9261, 20.2239.
Can you soak at Holta Springs?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Holta Springs?
The closest listed spring is Hydrat Springs, about 9.8 miles northwest. Burimi Termoninerar i Karbunarës is about 26 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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