Estimation of balneary-climatic potential in the central part of the Republic of Moldova

Abstract

Promotion of balneary-climatic tourism in the central part of the territory of the Republic of Moldova is extremely necessary due to the presence of a beneficial natural potential, expressed by favourable climatic conditions and curative waters. Current climate changes determine the degree of favourability of the balneary-climatic potential in the area under study. The digital maps elaborated in this paper highlight the favourable areas in the development of balneary-climatic tourism at different level. The obtained results can serve as a reference in the development of the spa tourism, taking into account the specific balneary-climatic potential of the region.