Located 12 km (7 mi) northeast from the city of Vranje, it is surrounded by forests and rolling hills.

There are many excavations of early Byzantine fortresses in the region, all abandoned in the 6th and 7th century when the Slavs permanently settled in the area.

[4] The spa water contains high levels of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and has positive effects on illnesses related to rheumatism, skin conditions, neurological problems and others.

Vranjska Banja offers short tours to nearby cities like Vranje, Vladičin Han, Surdulica and the Vlasina Lake.

It is situated close to the main railroad, connecting Belgrade and Athens.