Techirghiol is a spa town in Constanta County, located about 3 kilometers from the Black Sea. This town is located near a lake of the same name, which derives from the saltwater and mud used in the treatments of patients of the town.
Lake Techirghiol is the widest saltwater lake in Romania, with a length of 7.5 kilometers and a maximum depth of 9 meters. The high mineral content in the lake allows for the treatments of skin diseases.
Techirghiol is a member of the Association of historic spa town in Europe, along with Mont Dore, Evain-les-Bains, and Baden-Baden.