The krynicko-popradzki region located in the southern part of Nowy Sącz Poviat, on Polish-Slovak border, is famous mainly for acidic carbonate- and oxalate- containing waters. Such renowned spa as Krynica, Muszyna, Żegiestów and Piwniczna were established in this area. The bottling of mineral water was also launched here. Mineral water springs in this region have been known since the 16th century and first records on them go back to the beginning of th 18th century. The oldest Polish bottling facility serving Zdrój Główny in Krynica was established in 1806. The article deals with the history of the spas.