The search for moments of relaxation becomes a priority for many in winter, because of the daily routine, low temperatures and reduced exposure to the sun that negatively affect mood and physical well-being. The thermal offers the perfect opportunity to regenerate and get away from stress.
We have selected the best in the country, real temples dedicated to relaxation, each with a story to tell and unique properties to offer. A journey through enchanting landscapes and timeless atmospheres, to discover experiences that celebrate the body and soul.
Spa of Pré Saint Didier in Valle d’Aosta
Pré Saint Didier is the perfect choice if you want to live a spa experience like in a postcard: this resort is located in the Dora Baltea valley and offers a unique combination of relaxing and purifying waters, alpine landscapes and high quality treatments.
In particular, the outdoor pools, surrounded by snow and imposing peaks, invite you to immerse yourself in a striking contrast in total relaxation.
In addition to swimming in the shade of Mont Blanc, the hotel offers salt rooms, saunas, hot tubs and much more! The outdoor pools at QC Terme are open until 10 pm, so you can enjoy the beauty of the night sky.
Sirmione in Lombardy
Overlooking Lake Garda, Sirmione is a town known for its thermal park and sulphurous waters with therapeutic properties.
The Terme di Sirmione offers a spa garden, saunas and rejuvenating treatments with lake views. Strolling through the narrow streets of the old town adds a cultural touch to a stay dedicated to well-being. Within the structure you can find the Therapy District the Health Center where to perform specialized services and thermal treatments, a place chosen for the well-being of the whole family, including the little ones.
Baths of Bormio in Lombardy
Bormio is a must-see destination for those who love the mountains in winter, some for ski lifts and some for thermal springs. In fact, this locality of the Alta Valtellina is known for its ancient thermal baths with breathtaking views over the snow-covered Alps.
Powered by the nine thermal springs, the Bagni Vecchi and the Bagni Nuovi combine tradition and modernity, with panoramic pools, saunas, treatments and wellness routes perfect for relaxation after a day on skis.
Abano and Montegrotto thermal baths in Veneto
In the frame of the Euganean Hills are located Abano and Montegrotto, two of the oldest and most prestigious spa resorts in our country.
Coming from the Lessini Mountains, thanks to the rich subsoil, the waters are enriched with mineral salts and heated to a temperature of over 80 degrees. When brought between 32 and 36 degrees, the hyperthermal waters are used for both baths and treatments designed to combat muscle and joint pain and respiratory disorders.
Saturnia Spa in Tuscany
The Terme di Saturnia, located in the hinterland of the Tuscan Maremma, represent an oasis of peace and well-being even in winter.
Famous for its waters rich in precious minerals at a constant temperature of 37.5 degrees centigrade, these spas offer a unique experience thanks to natural waterfalls, such as the famous Mulino Waterfalls, where you can dive for free.
In addition to the Waterfalls of the Mill, the thermal complexes of the area offer exclusive treatments based on the healing properties of the thermal waters, ideal for relaxing and regenerating the skin.
Franciscan Spa of Spello in Umbria
Located at the foot of the Subasio Mountains, the Franciscan Spa in Spello promises to provide a wellness experience characterized by a perfect combination of nature and health.
These spas use a cold water, rich in sulphur, calcium, bicarbonate and alkaline compounds, famous for the many healing properties thanks. For example, it is perfect to treat skin disorders and rheumatism.
The spa is the ideal place for those who want to take care of themselves in a suggestive setting, among olive groves and breathtaking views.
Spa of Acquasanta in the Marche
The Acquasanta Thermal Baths are a true corner of well-being, surrounded by the unspoiled nature of the mountainous areas of the Marche.
Enriched with beneficial minerals, these waters are particularly suitable for the treatment of rheumatic, respiratory and skin diseases.
The spa offers a wide range of treatments, including therapeutic mud, steam baths and massages; all in a setting immersed in the green hills of Pienza that can promote relaxation and physical recovery.
Spa of the Popes in Lazio
Among the Italian spa resorts to visit in January there are the Terme dei Papi, a historic destination (known for the building “Bagno del Papa” wanted by Pope Niccolò V) that offers thermal pools and rejuvenating treatments in an elegant and relaxing setting.
Located near Viterbo, these spas boast a huge monumental pool fed by thermal water from the Bullicame at a temperature that varies according to the type (from 20-30 degrees of hypothermic waters to 40-65 degrees of hyperthermic waters).
Inside the spa, the thermal waters are also used to feed indoor pools and to prepare massages and wellness treatments.
Ninfe Nitrodi Spa in Campania
The island of Ischia is an ideal destination even if you want to enjoy the benefits of thermal waters. The Source of the Nymphs Nitrodi, located in Buonopane, is a very ancient thermal spring, even linked to mythological cults dedicated to Apollo and the nymphs.
In these spas, water is used to create a wellness path that integrates hydrotherapy and aromatherapy, thanks also to the rich vegetation of the park.
Terme Acqua Pia in Sicily
Terme Acqua Pia is a true oasis where nature and tradition meet: the landscape of green hills and olive groves is the backdrop to the pools of sulphurous waters known for their healing properties, in particular for dermatological disorders, respiratory and rheumatic.
The spa offers treatments ranging from relaxing baths to mud, giving moments of absolute relaxation. Here, between the heat of the waters and the mild Sicilian winter, they allow to regenerate and find their balance by forgetting the cold season.
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