All the benefits of healing springs in the thermal resorts of Italy. Italy

The thermal resort of Abano Terme in Italy is suitable for admirers comfortable rest. Here comfort, elegance and luxury intertwine in the best possible way.

People can fully combine relaxation with full-fledged cosmetic and medical procedures at hot springs resort area, as well as undergo high-quality treatment of various diseases.

The mineral composition of Italy's hot springs is unique. Such an abundance of healing substances is not found in any thermal pool in the world.

With a temperature above 75 ° C, water carries with it potassium and magnesium, iodine, sulfur, iron, calcium, ammonia, and soda from the bowels of the earth. And the therapeutic mud of the thermal spa has an excellent anti-inflammatory effect.

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What will we treat?

The value of treatment in Abano Terme in Italy is in the use of its natural resources and it is so great that people who want to cure their illness go there from all over the world.

Here you can cure the following diseases:

musculoskeletal system: rheumatism, osteochondrosis, arthrosis, gout, curvature of the spine, rehabilitation after injuries;
genitourinary system: gynecological inflammation of various levels, prostatitis;
respiratory system: chronic inflammation, rhinitis, sinusitis, allergic diseases;
skin diseases: acne, dermatitis, psoriasis;
neurological diseases;
vein disease;
diseases that led to metabolic disorders, correction of their weight;
neuralgia, overwork, stress, decreased immunity.

Therapeutic and preventive health procedures

At Abano Terme, the following treatments apply:

mud treatment,
thermal water treatment;
massotherapy,
hydromassage,
lymphatic drainage,
thalassotherapy,
inhalation,
hydrotherapy gymnastics.

Mud baths, as well as immersion in mineral thermal pools, help to remove toxins from the body, cleanse the epidermis, which favorably affects the restoration of proper metabolism.

The therapeutic mud of the Abano Terme resort is the only one in Italy that has Italian and European certificates of origin and is called “mature thermal mud DOC”.

Therapeutic mud of Abano Terme is the only one in Italy that has quality certificates.

And since Therms affect the update appearance and improvement of the general condition, you will feel the effect of medical procedures immediately.

Accompanying treatment massage, obligatory gymnastics, proper nutrition and good rest will help to achieve positive results in complex treatment.

In addition, even a short stay in a thermal spa will teach you to be careful and take care of your body in the future.

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How to get to Abano Terme: 3 best routes

It is difficult to find Abano Terme on the map of Italy, but everyone knows how popular this town is. See where it is located:

Tourist visa is required to travel to Italy for rest and treatment. It can be obtained at the Visa Application Center in Moscow or in the regional centers of the region where you live.

A tourist visa, including its cost and a fee for registration services, will cost you about 4,000 rubles.

Tickets from major cities Russia to Italy range from 4400 rubles (for example, Milan), Venice - 5500 rubles. There are also more expensive flights - up to 10,000 thousand rubles:

You can fly to Venice by Aeroflot or Alitalia. But there is one caveat here: flying a direct flight to Venice will be twice, and in some cases, three times more expensive than getting to Rome. It would be more expedient to take a ticket to Rome and fly from the capital to the place.
In addition, you can use another, more profitable option - to fly on the company's plane. Turkish Airlines to Istanbul, and from there directly to Venice. This is the most democratic option in terms of cost. From Venice Airport, the distance to Abano Terme is 60 km. The place can be reached by train in half an hour.
If you fly by plane to Padua, which is located only 15 kilometers from the resort, then you can get to the resort by calling a taxi, or by bus. And if you land in Milan, you will have to take a train for three hours to Padua, and then take a bus or taxi to Abano Terme. Distance from Milan to Padua is 260 km.

Closest airport to Abano Terme:

Venice: Marco Polo (60 km),
Bologna: Guglielmo Marconi (120 km),
Verona: Valerio Catullo (98 km),
Treviso: Antonio Canova (75 km),
Milan: Linate (at 242 km) and Malpensa (at 285 km).

In the photo of Abano Terme you will see scenic surroundings and attractions of these places:

Around Abano Terme

Gingerbread house

salt coast

Monument in Abano Terme

Picturesque places near Abano Terme

sea harbor

The Ritz Hotel

Streets of Abano Terme

Parya Abbey

Archa Petrarch

Museum of Local Lore

Abano Terme

Art Gallery

Grand Hotel

Lunga Mercy Fountain

Hotel terrace in Abano Terme

Monastery of Saint Daniel

Montegroto

Edouan Hills Park

Square of the sun and the world

Cathedral of Santa Maria della Salute

Terrace of Hercules

Cathedral of San Lorenzo

Tours in Abano Terme

Many travel agencies offer tours to Abano Terme for treatment and relaxation in the thermal spa for 8 days, 10 and 15 days. The cost of tours depends on which hotel you will stay in and the number of days spent.

Abano Terme tour operators offer the following tours:

tour price for 7 days with accommodation in cheap hotel is - 41 thousand rubles per person,
tour for 15 days per person - 76 thousand rubles.

The list of tour operator services includes:

hotel stay, breakfast;
transfer according to the program: road to the airport to the destination - hotel - road to the airport;
payment for medical insurance, luggage insurance, tour cancellation insurance;
visit doctor;
5 sessions of mud therapy, hot baths, simple massage.

Airfare and visa fees are extra. In addition, the service for the delivery of documents to the airport and seeing off by an employee of the company at the established rate is paid separately.

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Holidays in Abano Terme

The most favorable time for relaxation and treatment in the resorts of Abano Terme is May-September. In the resort area:

the climate is even and mild all year round;
in spring and autumn, the temperature is more than favorable - up to + 22 ° C;
in summer +30°C and even higher;
the weather in Abano Terme is warm in winter, the temperature does not fall below + 11 ° C - + 12 ° C;
There are countless sunny days in a year.

Best time for vacation in Abano Terme
The sunniest months:

July: 30 days
August: 30 days
September: 25 days.

Warmest months:

August: 28.9⁰ C,
July: 27.2⁰ C
June: 25.8⁰ S.

Coldest months:

February: 7.2⁰ C,
January: 7.3⁰ C,
December: 8.0⁰ C.

Rainiest months:

January: 3 days
April: 3 days
October: 3 days.

Windiest months:

February: 2.3 m/s,
April: 2.2 m/s,
March: 2.2 m/s.

Active rest is the key to successful treatment

The thermal spa is located in the province of Veneto, in the district national reserve at the foot of the picturesque Euganean Uplands.

Here, visitors can enjoy beautiful recreation parks with entertainment attractions, concerts, theatrical performances, musical evenings, various exhibitions.

The resort has a large sports program.

Participation in sightseeing activities will allow you to get acquainted with the sights of Italy.

The thermal spa was named the best resort in Italy in 2013. This is due to the best hotels, service and a variety of cultural recreation and treatment methods.

Abano Terme is the best thermal resort in Italy.

Definitely worth a visit:

medieval town of Arcua Petrarca,
the royal community of the Abbey di Praglia,
visit Venice and other historical and cultural centers.

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As an addition to the recovery processes in the resorts of Italy with thermal springs, therapeutic mud is used, as well as various types of mineral waters.

Below is far from complete list of the best thermal resorts in Italy according to the principle of geographical location on the map of the country, indicating the provinces where they are located. We hope that this will make it easier for you to navigate when choosing a direction for recovery and relaxation. Another feature of the thermal springs in Italy - many of them are completely free and available to the public, to be treated, you just need to stay in the hotel you like, and then drink water, take thermal baths, receive medical procedures in the thermal center (procedures are usually paid).

Thermal resorts of sunny Italy: Tuscany

Thermae of Saturnia

The Baths of Saturnia have luxurious resorts nearby, where they are treated with thermal waters of sulfuric springs coming out of the ground at a temperature of 37.5 ° C. What is treated: stress conditions, various skin diseases, inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system, etc.

The thermal complex of Saturnia includes 4 outdoor thermal pools, a large pool with spring water, here they offer treatment and spa procedures, prepare cosmetics and healing creams on healing water.

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Montecatini Terme

Montecatini Terme is a multi-profile resort, one of the best thermal resorts in Italy, where the indigenous people of the country like to come to improve their health. It is located in the province of Pistoia. Recently, the wife of the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Svetlana Medvedeva, rested there.

At the thermal springs in Montecatini, they treat with mud and thermal water. The resort uses four springs, each of which has its own specialization. Among the indications for treatment: chronic constipation, pathology of the liver and biliary tract, prevention of the formation of kidney stones, normalization of metabolism, lowering blood sugar levels, etc.

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Monsummano terme

Monsummano Terme is one of the most unusual thermal resorts in Italy, located in the north of Tuscany, near Florence. People come here to improve their health in thermal caves filled with warm healing water at a temperature of + 34 ° C.

In the thermal cave of Monsummano and at the springs, gout, chronic inflammatory rheumatic processes, neurological disorders, dermatological diseases, etc. are treated.

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Chianciano Terme

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Bibione Terme

Bibione Terme - a resort built on the coast Adriatic Sea Italy, you can come here in winter, a healthy holiday and the best procedures to improve well-being are guaranteed. In Bibione, those who want to sunbathe on the beaches of the Adriatic and find harmony for the body, combining thermal baths, spa treatments, light and climatotherapy, mud therapy, kinesitherapy, have a rest. The Baths of Bibione have a temperature of +27 to +45°C, but the water of the springs directly warms up and comes out of the bowels of the earth with a temperature of +52°C, has a significant concentration of bicarbonates, sodium and fluorine.

At the thermal springs of Bibione, rheumatic and respiratory diseases, pathologies of the cardiovascular system, and the consequences of injuries are treated.

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Euganee Terme

In Euganea Terme (EUGANEA) they use the healing power of alpine thermal waters rising from a depth of 2000-3000 m. On the surface, the water temperature is about 87 ° C. A distinctive feature of the healing water of the resort is the high content of bromine and iodine salts of 5-6 g / l. The baths of Euganee are best healed from diseases of the joints, muscle atrophy, after injuries and surgical interventions. Patients come to be healed of chronic inflammatory processes and numerous types of dermatoses (skin diseases).

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Montegrotto Terme

Montegrotto Terme - adjacent to one of the best resorts Italy with thermal springs - Abano Terme, has healing mud and thermal waters that are not inferior in therapeutic power to the waters of Abano.

The thermal spa specializes in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, joint diseases.

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Thermal resorts of Italy, province of Bolzano

Merano

Merano - the famous Alpine health and treatment center, one of the most luxurious thermal resorts in Italy. It is located in the province of Bolzano, high in the mountains, in the north of the country. It bears the proud title of "Pearl of South Tyrol". It is famous for its healing radon waters.

In the Merano Health and Wellness Center, pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, diseases of the circulatory system, neurological abnormalities, respiratory diseases and various types of allergies are treated.

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Thermal resorts in Italy, islands

Isle of Ischia

In Italy and about Italy

The most important advantages of any of the ski resorts in Italy for children are, of course, entertainment, looking after the "small people" and safety.

The amazing healing and preventive effect of thermal springs was known in ancient times. healing power natural hot water helps to get rid of negative emotions and various diseases. A visit to thermal spas is especially indicated for diseases of the respiratory tract, spine and nervous system.

Thermal waters are found in underground springs. But before carrying out procedures using such water, it usually needs to be cooled to the desired temperature.

Treatment at the famous thermal spas in Italy is necessary for many. The main thing is to choose the right place depending on the indications of the doctor and the specialization of the resort.

Hydromassage baths, massage, underwater gymnastics, swimming in hot springs will give health and improve mood to any person. The amazing effect of rejuvenation and renewal is what thermal springs give.

The main advantages of Italian thermal resorts include:

The presence of natural thermal springs that can cure serious diseases.
Proximity to the cultural centers of the country.
Magnificent scenery.
Mild and warm climate.

Any of the many Italian thermal resorts has its own characteristics. Those who wish can limit themselves to visiting narrow-profile centers, where they will be offered treatment and prevention with thermal waters.

Thermae of Italy and their location

You can go on a trip to amazing Italy at any time of the year if you are interested in thermal resorts. Hot and cold underground water sources cover almost the entire territory of the country. This is due to the fact that the Apennine Peninsula has interesting geological features. This refers to the incredible number of volcanoes that cross the territory of the country, which is the determining factor in the formation of a significant number of underground sources.

In the southern part of Italy there is a large number of thermal baths with water, which is enriched with salts, bromine, iodine. Sulfur-containing thermal springs help in the treatment and prevention of diseases:

Hearts.
Vessels.
Lung system.

But in the northern part of the country there are many amazing resorts that are famous for hot and cold springs of groundwater. Mud therapy and balneotherapy - that's why people from all over the world come here.

The best thermal resorts in Italy

The baths are scattered throughout the Apennine Peninsula. Healing springs are located on the islands of Sardinia, Sicily and Ischia. They are concentrated in such provinces as Basilicata, Calabria, Lombardy, Lazio, Liguria, Abruzzo and others.

Abano Terme

Situated on the territory Northern Italy in the center of the Veneto region. This is one of the best European resorts. It is one of the largest balneo-mud complexes in the world. specializes in the treatment of diseases:

joints.
Musculoskeletal system.
Respiratory system.
Gynecological and dermatological diseases.

Some people come here to get rid of overweight problems, get rid of stress and chronic fatigue.

Beforehand, guests of this resort can consult a doctor and choose a treatment program in accordance with medical indications. The resort offers professional massage, spa and beauty treatments.

Isle of Ischia

Not far from Capri and Naples is the largest resort island in Gulf of Naples. These places are rich in hot springs of volcanic origin. Only on this island you can buy unique cosmetic products enriched with thermal waters.

Only in Ischia are there beautiful national parks. They are in bays sea coast from sandy beaches extraordinary beauty. Within the territory of national park under the name "Gardens of Poseidon" there are more than twenty thermal springs with water, unique in its chemical composition.

Thanks to the treatment on the island of Ischia, you can get rid of diseases such as:

Rheumatism.
Arthritis and arthrosis.
Rheumatitis.
Dermatitis.
Violations of the metabolic processes of the body.

With gynecological and skin diseases, a stay on a thermal island resort is also indicated.

Ischia is the best and most economical solution for family vacation with kids.

Fiuggi

This resort with thermal springs is located in the foothills of the province of Lazio on a hill.

An absolutely amazing place surrounded by picturesque forests and vineyards. Local thermal springs are especially rich in minerals and contribute to the treatment of urolithiasis and other urological diseases. Due to the amazing composition of the waters, the stones are split and prevent their re-formation.

The main treatment procedures include:

Inhalations.
Physiotherapy.
Electrical stimulation and iontophoresis.
Various types of professional massage.

Half of the resort town is occupied by forest plantations, which contribute to the formation of the purest air, saturated with coniferous aromas. Fiuggi is famous for the sources of carbonated hydrocarbonate mineral water, which is rich in potassium, magnesium and other components. It is quite drinkable.

Montecatini Terme

The famous thermal spa, located near Florence in the central part of Tuscany. This is a very popular place with natural thermal springs, which is always full of tourists. Drinking water from springs has healing properties and normalizes the functioning of the liver, kidneys and intestines.

Dermatitis, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, respiratory organs and the cardiovascular system are the main indications for treatment with thermal natural waters.

The most common procedures of this resort village are:

Mud treatment and bathing.
Kinesitherapy.
Hydromassage.
Balneotherapy is thermal and ozonized bathing.
Inhalation therapy (wet and hot aerosols).

The thermal resort of Montecantini Terme boasts eight hot springs.

Monsummano Terme

This resort is known all over the world for its amazing natural grottoes filled with hot thermal waters. It is possible to conduct recreational activities directly in the grotto. resort village located in Tuscany at the foot of the majestic Monsummano mountain, after which it was named.

A popular health complex with hotels, restaurants and other attributes of a comfortable stay is chosen by tourists from all over the world. This resort has another name - Grotto Giusti. A distinctive feature of the place is that the grotto is filled with healing vapors. Local thermal springs, where the water temperature reaches forty degrees, are rich in calcium and magnesium sulfates. On the territory of Monsummano Terme there are mud baths and aroma centers.

Interestingly, the huge grotto is divided into three parts with specific names - Hell (sauna in the natural environment), Paradise (center of dietetics and oriental medicine) and Purgatory (standard thermal pool) .

Bormio

One of the most popular ski resorts in the world. Spending time in the resort of Bormio combines sports activities with thermal water treatment. Interestingly, the temperature natural sources varies seasonally - in summer it is lower than in winter. Now on the territory of Bormio there are seven pools with useful thermal water.

This resort is located in northern Italy in the center of the Rhaetian Alps. The thermal complex offers everyone who wants to undergo the following wellness procedures:

Inhalation and irrigation.
Aerosol and aromatic therapy.
Mud wraps and massages.

On the territory of the complex there are indoor children's pools and a termarium, which includes:

Bio sauna.
Turkish bath.
Outdoor baths.
Finnish sauna.

Prices for rest and treatment

The cost of undergoing a variety of wellness treatments depends on which center you prefer.

For example, the rest of one person in Montecatini Terme will be approximately 1200 euros, together with medical procedures aimed at improving the liver and kidneys. This is the cost of a two-week stay at the resort.

If you need to undergo medical procedures to get rid of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, you will have to pay at least one and a half thousand euros. You can get rid of problems with the musculoskeletal system for 950 euros. This is the cost of a week's stay in a thermal spa.

You can compare the above prices with the cost of a weekly stay at the Abano Terme hotel, which is about 62 thousand rubles. A huge range of medical and cosmetic procedures in the thermal resorts of Italy allows you to choose exactly those that patients need.

The city has been known to the world since the beginning of the 14th century, but its size has not changed significantly since that time. Now about 25 thousand people live on the territory of Montecatini. But despite this, the number of tourists in this area is decent. A quite logical question arises: what is it that attracts people to this small town so much? Consider: .

Montecatini Terme Italy attractions and treatment

The answer is quite simple and clear: Montecatini city not so much the sights and landscapes as the spa town. And not just a spa resort, but the most famous and famous in all of Europe! Here are the famous thermal springs with mineral water and healing mud. People come to Montecatini to improve their body and spirit. Also, many gourmets note that the cuisine here is excellent.

I visited this city in April-May 2017 and I can say with confidence that I will come back here again and there are many reasons for this.

Firstly, the healing properties of drinking water from the sources of Montecatini Terme simply cannot be described in words (as if you are born again), secondly, it is insanely convenient to travel around the cities of Italy from here, thirdly, there are very humane prices for food / things and entertainment, in Fourth, here is the most delicious pasta I have ever tried! There are many reasons to return, there will be many videos that we shot for my YouTube channel Aviamania and which, as soon as they are ready, I will add to the article.

In 2018, we met Easter in Montecatini and shot many interesting videos about the resort and its surroundings for you, follow the video on the channel and new materials in the article!

Montecatini Terme is a favorite resort of Bohemia. Famous writers, musicians, artists and other people of creativity rest here.

Montecatini Terme on the map of Italy

Montecatini Italy Attractions:

healing water

Mineral water in Montecatina Terme is truly healing, it has been known since ancient times, but let's not be unfounded and say more about it in essence.

Composition of water from Montecatini springs:

Sulfate-sodium water with a high concentration of salts
Sulfate-iodine water

Springs of Montecatini: names

Leopoldina ( Leopoldina
Julia
Taretta
Regina
Tettuccio
Rinfresco (Rinfresco)
Grocco
Tamerichi

Classification of Montecatini springs by salt concentration:

Very salty waters - Tamerichi spring
Medium saline waters - Regina and Toretta springs
Slightly salted water - the sources of Rinfresco and Tetucci

Drinking springs of Montecatini

Regina
Tettuccio
Rinfresco (Rinfresco)
Leopoldina ( Leopoldina

Water source for the preparation of thermal mud

Grocco

The Baths of Montecatini Italy

The Baths of Montecatini with drinking pump rooms are open all year round, but in sequence.

In the summer season, from May 1 to October 30, you need to take a drinking course at Terme Tettuccio, and in the second half of the year from November 1 to April 30 - at Terme Excelsior

Terme Tettuccio

Here are drinking pump rooms from all four drinking sources. To drink from the springs, you need to buy a subscription.

Entrance costs 13.5 euros per person (as of April 2018)

Baths of Tettuccio video

Terme Excelsior

This is a complex that provides an opportunity not only to use a drinking pump room, where water from all four sources is also presented, but also to undergo spa procedures using healing water in a modern spa complex on the 2nd floor of the center and undergo mud treatment procedures in a balneological complex on the third and 4th floors building. In addition, among the procedures, inhalations with thermal water treatment are offered. To drink from the springs, you need to buy a subscription.

Entrance fee, you need to consult a doctor!

Morning water intake (Regina, Tetuccio)

Evening reception water (Rinfresco)

Terme Redi

It is here that you can bathe in thermal water in a one-of-a-kind pool filled with Leopoldina water at a temperature of 32 degrees. The pool is quite small.

The time of one session is an hour, but I want to assure you that it is even a lot, because taking thermal waters is recommended for a short time with a gradual increase in your immersion, it is advisable to start from 5-10 minutes and go up to 20-30 minutes.

Advice: Since the pool in Montecatini Terme is small and closed, and in sunny weather you want fresh air, we recommend that you pay attention to the following fact: next to Montecatini Terme is the town of Monsummano Terme, where there is an outdoor pool with thermal water of 750 m2 where for a reasonable price you can swim and improve your health!

Monsummano Terme spa diving

In Monsummano Terme, in addition to the outdoor thermal pool, there is a grotto where you can order very interesting entertainment- Spa diving. In addition, among the services there are numerous jacuzzis and a natural steam bath. Read more on the website, including in Russian:

http://www.grottagiustispa.com/en/

With a strong desire, you can walk here from Montecatini Terme, since the distance barely exceeds 5 km:

Indications for the use of Montecatini drinking water

Regina - primarily affects the gallbladder and pancreas: prescribed by a doctor for dysfunction of the bile ducts
Leopoldina - cleanses the intestines: treats constipation and restores the normal functioning of the intestines
Tetucci - affects the liver: restores normal liver function and lowers cholesterol
Rinfresco has an effect on the kidneys: through the kidneys and urinary tract, it cleanses the body of toxins and toxins, restoring the balance of minerals.

Indications for the use of Montecatini mud

In the Montecatini balneocenters, they treat problems associated with various diseases of the joints and the vascular system of the body.

Indications for inhalation with healing water

Elimination of problems in the field of otolaryngology.

ATTENTION: Treatment at the resort has serious contraindications that you will not read about on the Internet, since many sites copy information from each other without understanding the essence of the issue! There are diseases not listed on these sites, and with them it is strictly forbidden to take baths from thermal water and take a course of mud therapy! Therefore, before buying tickets to Montecatini Terme or to any other thermal resort in the world, consult with your doctor about whether you have, taking into account the totality of chronic diseases, contraindications for the use of thermae !!!

How to drink water in Montecatini Terme

If you are convinced that you have no contraindications and are in a hurry to cleanse and improve the body, then remember a few rules:

Water is consumed on an empty stomach
You need to drink water 1-2 times a day, but in the evening you can drink only the weakest water - Rinfresco, and in the morning, if you take different waters, then start with the strongest (Leopoldina), then Regina and only then Tetucci.
After drinking water, do not leave or go far from the toilet, as the water is very potent and the toilet will be needed within 15-30 minutes

Advice: after completing the drinking course in Montecatini Terme, it is necessary to maintain the acid-base and mineral balance in the body and consume living water and complexes of vitamins and minerals.
You can read in great detail about the waters of Montecatini Terme, including the chemical composition and recommendations for nutrition during treatment, here:
http://www.termemontecatini.it/pdf/vademecum_ru.pdf
http://www.termemontecatini.it/ru/

City of Montecatini Terme (M ontekatini-T erme): a bit of history

Although the size of the city is relatively small, during its history Montecatini has experienced wars and sieges more than once, as it was a strategically important point. Of course, all this did not pass without a trace, and people passed on magical secrets from mouth to mouth on how to restore and fill the body with energy and life force(Some of them are still in use).

As is known from history, Montecatini also knew critical times when the city was completely destroyed and uninhabitable. This happened after the Second World War, then about 70% of the buildings were badly damaged.

After the end of hostilities, the administration gave the order to completely dismantle the ruins, leaving only entire structures and buildings. But everything stopped at the destruction, the city stopped its development. The area was in this state for many centuries, and only at the beginning of the 20th century, at that time, the village near the hill of Montecatini began to grow and develop.

Thus, a real city grew out of it, which was given the name "Montecatini Baths", but it did not take root, so a little later the city was proclaimed "Montecatini Terme", which is what we know to this day.

Since the new “birth” of the city, the territory has been actively populated by residents, and has also received hundreds of tourists and guests. The tradition of a warm welcome to guests has been preserved in Montecatina to this day. A warm welcome is provided not only for guests of hotels and health centers, but also for all visiting tourists, the residents of the city are very welcoming and hospitable. After visiting the city, only positive emotions remain.

In the 80s of the 20th century, the popularity of Montecatine was so great that filming was made here, political discussions were held, as well as various business-level meetings. Nikita Mikhalkov's film Black Eyes was filmed here.

Especially frequent guests, surprisingly, were Russian tourists. That is why the city administration decided to duplicate the name of the streets in Russian.

Montecatini Terme weather

As for the climate, in summer it is very hot here and the temperature reaches 30 degrees Celsius. Winter is warm and pleases with positive temperature indicators, the thermometer rarely drops below 3 degrees Celsius.

It is best to visit Montecatini Terme in spring, namely in April - May, when the temperature is around 20-25 degrees and there is not much rainfall. During these months the weather is moderate and comfortable for walking.

Tuscany region Italy: what is the beauty of the location of the resort

About 15% of foreign citizens of more than 20 different nationalities live in the city. But the pleasant moment is that everyone gets along well and does not conflict, so there is a wholesome environment and atmosphere. If you believe the statistics, then the Russians take the third place in terms of the number of foreign residents.

The popularity of the resort is due to the fact that geographical location Montecatini allows you to conveniently combine different tours. From here it is possible to visit the historical centers of Italy, ski and sea resorts.

From Montecatini Terme you can reach in 30 minutes by car and also 40 minutes before (and look at the Leaning Tower of Pisa). If you want to sunbathe beautiful beaches, You can swim to Elba Island.

Bus service website in the region:

http://www.blubus.it

https://www.busweb.it/

Website for taxis and transfers to/from Montecatini:

http://www.montecatinitaxi.it/index.php

The location is also great because the city has grown on mineral waters which are actively used by modern medical techniques. The city simply radiates with health: 8 thermal springs, huge park areas, fresh mountain air.

An excellent solution to recharge your spirits, as well as remember what it is leisure, you can thanks to hiking or cycling tours in Montecatini. From such walks you can get a lot of pleasure, and it will be not only pleasant, but also useful. The air is fresh and clean, peace and harmony reigns around, magical nature.

The city is located in the Tuscany region, famous for its wines throughout the world. Therefore, after a relaxing holiday at the thermal springs, you can have a great evening in a cozy restaurant and taste the best wines in the world.

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Montecatini Terme Italy Treatment

People from all over the world come here to improve their health and get rid of aggravating problems. Treatment procedures are based on thermal springs, of which there are eight. Three of them are used for mud baths and the rest are drinkable. The water temperature in the springs reaches up to 35 degrees Celsius.

On the territory of the city there are many spas, treatment centers, among them is the Groccio Institute - the city balneocenter. Thanks to various hydromassages, special gymnastic exercises in water, physiotherapeutic procedures, it is possible to cure many diseases and ailments, including metabolic disorders, stomach disorders, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, musculoskeletal system, and some actions can also cure the respiratory tract .

During the entire treatment, clients are under the close attention of qualified doctors who draw up an individual program for each. Starting from the first days, people feel better. In addition to treatment, you can get relaxation and pleasure, which has a good effect on the nervous system. The mood rises, life becomes more fun and interesting.

People simply change before our eyes, and not only internally, but also externally. By the way, for those who want to embellish the color of their skin a little, they can visit the solarium. It is especially recommended to try a rather unusual method - tanning while in thermal water.

At any time of the year you are ready to be examined by qualified staff and doctors who will draw up a wellness program especially for you.

This course usually includes:

taking mud, mineral and thermal baths;
various compresses and wraps;
numerous massages;
drinking special mineral water;
inhalation.

In some cases, cosmetic programs are used that allow you to rejuvenate the skin of the body and face.

If you want to stay in the best hotel of the city, then Columbia Wellness and Spa in the center of the town will suit you.

Although the town is small, it is definitely worth a stroll. In addition to numerous parks that are filled with tranquility and fresh air, it is also necessary to pay attention to local buildings, some of which were built many centuries ago and carry historical value.

Visit the part of the city that is sure to be loved by tourists - Montecaltini Alto.

Montecaltini Alto

From here you have a beautiful view of the surrounding nature. And for those who are tired after a walk and want to have a bite, there are excellent restaurants and cafes. As noted locals And experienced tourists The cuisine here is delicious. Therefore, it will be quite a shame to visit these beautiful places, but not to try delicious delicious dishes.

You can get to Montecatini Alto by funicular, while the journey is short, but exciting. And to make it even more interesting, it is recommended to sit at the open part, so it will be possible to capture the most interesting moments.

The trailer itself is made of wood and gives the complete impression that you are not in the 21st century, but have been transported a couple of centuries ago. Feelings indescribable! A round trip will cost 7 euros, but it's worth it. You will definitely feel the extraordinary atmosphere of this place.

A completely different view appears at night, so we advise you to take a walk not only during the day, but also at night. There is no need to rush, as the funicular itself and restaurants are open until late so that guests can enjoy the beautiful view in a leisurely atmosphere.

In the same outskirts of the city, you can visit the old Carmine Church, as well as the fortress, which has been preserved since the Middle Ages. And yet, just an hour's drive from here, is home Leonardo da Vinci, in the village of Vinci.

Fans of an active lifestyle can visit the tennis court or the golf club. There are also well-equipped gyms and swimming pools where you can work out according to your own program or ask for help from real professionals.

And fans of horseback riding can feel like a jockey, thanks to the respective clubs.

For those who want to plunge deeper into the amazing and rich history of the city, they can visit a historical excursion, where they will tell not only about the most interesting and memorable events, but also show the places where it all happened. Castles, ancient buildings, parks with fountains and sculptures, as well as other unusual places will appear on your way. One of these places is historical theater of Verdi, where the opera "Aida", written by Giuseppe Verdi, was first performed.

Having studied the local sights, you can visit the nearby villages and villages, in which medieval castles and fortresses, Romanesque temples, miraculous villas and palaces are well preserved.

Let's continue the topic: Montecatini Terme Italy attractions and the next section - Hotels and Spas.

Montecatini Terme Hotels & Spas

In spite of great amount tourists and guests of the city, it is not crowded here. True, it is best to book places, including in popular restaurants, in advance. The hotel staff is polite, they try to please everyone and make the rest for guests only better.

The rooms are cozy and comfortable, even if you stay here only a night or a couple of days, the impressions will remain only good. As for the cost, depending on what level of service and services you prefer, you can choose the best option. Moreover, the attitude of the staff in any case is always at the highest level.

In total, the resort has more than two hundred hotels that are happy to receive more than 12 thousand guests of the city. Among them there are five-star ones that include everything you need, including even spas. In this case, there is no need to look for a suitable salon, everything is at hand. There are also simpler hotels, which are less comfortable, but they are cozy enough to have a great time.

The spas have experienced and qualified staff who will take care of you throughout the session and wellness course.

Saunas and swimming pools are available for visiting, where you get not only pleasure and relaxation, but also recharge your batteries and improve your health.

Montecatini Terme: Restaurants, bars, cafes

First, let's talk about the place where you can enjoy traditional Russian-Ukrainian cuisine - the Russian restaurant Na Zdorovye in Montecatini.

Aviamania visited him and made a video about this:

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To be in a cozy town and not try the local cuisine means not to be here. And this applies not only to hot and cold dishes, you get special satisfaction while eating delicious desserts.

It is recommended to try the Cialde dessert - a dessert made of crispy wafers and marzipan filling, they say that it is incredibly tasty! And of course, do not forget about the local ice cream made according to homemade recipes.

When you get acquainted with the menu, you just want to try everything, but it is better to try something new every day in order to experience the greatest pleasure.

High quality food is obtained through homemade recipes and the skill of local chefs who cook with love and affection. All these feelings go into the finished dish. The home cooking of Montecatini Terme has long become a local treasure, which guests of the city are “hunting” for.

Nobody remains dissatisfied, even the most sophisticated gourmet connoisseur. After all, in addition to delicious food and drinks, a pleasant note is brought by the attendants, who make sure that the client likes everything, and he would want to come back here again. In fact, it turns out that people who have returned home are making plans for when they will visit this wonderful town at the foot of the hill again.

In Montecatini, young tourists who are accustomed to living in more noisy places and with a lot of traffic will also find something to do, as there are clubs in the city that offer noisy relaxation.

For younger guests there are games and entertainment centers, where time passes interestingly not only for children, but also for adults.

If you want to visit an Italian family restaurant with a Russian menu, then welcome to

Ristorante Pizzeria il Discepolo, although in the ranking it is far from the top ten, nevertheless, the quality of food, the ratio of price and taste, as well as the view, are highly praised by our compatriots here. Well, of course we will check it)

Shopping and souvenir shops

Let's not forget that Montecatini belongs to Italy, and those who have ever been to this wonderful country know that one cannot do without shopping here.

There are many boutiques of the most famous brands in the world. Montecatini Terme is also famous for its excellent quality leather goods and Tuscan wine, famous throughout the world.

I would like to note that in addition to buying various accessories and things, here you can buy a very popular product of the highest quality - natural olive oil. And this is understandable, because on the territory of the city there are excellent olive fields. Oil can be purchased for bottling, both in small and large quantities.

And in order to keep some part of the city when you return home, you can go to any gift shop that is simply full of various, it would seem, knick-knacks, but quite interesting and unusual.

The Montecatini Terme Italy resort, the sights of which we reviewed above, is attractive to any tourist: both rich and budget. It is not necessary to live in an expensive spa hotel to experience the atmosphere and beauty of Italy in Montecatini Terme. Everyone can find their charm in this small and cozy town.

Picturesque landscapes, miraculous thermal springs, proximity to the cultural centers of the country - these are just a few of the advantages that distinguish the best thermal resorts in Italy.

Every year, dozens of people from all over the world go to improve their health in this country.

Why Italy? The mild climate of the country, the unique hot thermal springs, which can cure a number of serious diseases, make it ideal for a rich and healthy holiday.

Each of the numerous resorts of the country has its own zest. If you wish, you can visit highly specialized centers where you will be offered comprehensive treatment and prevention through thermal waters.

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Thermae of Italy: general information

Italy is a country with a warm climate. And this means that in winter the thermal resorts of Italy are always open to customers.

You can go on a trip both in the summer months and in the cold season. Moreover, hot healing springs are offered at your service.

Holidays in the thermal resorts of Italy are unique in that this area is distinguished by the abundance of cold and hot underground water sources. This is explained geological features Apennine Peninsula: a lot of volcanoes, and, as a result, a wide network of underground channels.

What gives rest in thermal resorts, besides health?

raising the general tone and activity of life;
increased self-esteem;
improving the perception of life;
improvement of appearance through cosmetic procedures;
just a good mood, a charge of vivacity and positive emotions.

Veneto - northern part of the country. It is famous for its variety of hot and cold water sources. They come here mainly for mud therapy and balneotherapy.
Southern part of Italy. It is rich in sulfur-containing waters, which include sodium chloride, bromide and iodide salts, effective in the treatment and prevention of diseases. cardiovascular and respiratory system.

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The cost of rest and treatment

What are the prices for tours to the thermal resorts of Italy? It all depends on which wellness center you want to visit.

Treatment at the thermal springs of Italy for only 940 euros!

Another factor that plays a role in determining the price is the disease that is supposed to be treated:

Holidays in Chianciano Terme for a person with liver problems will cost about 1190 euros (15 days).
Therapeutic procedures aimed at getting rid of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in the conditions of the resort will cost from 1545 euros (15 days).
Getting rid of diseases of the musculoskeletal system - 940 euros (8 days).

For comparison, a stay in a five-star hotel adjacent to the resort of Abano Terme for a week will cost approximately 64,000 rubles.

In Italy, a huge range of medical and cosmetic procedures, and each service involves an examination by a doctor.

Comprehensive package of procedures "Beauty of the face and body" for 1600 euros:

skin and face cleansing;
oxygen-vitamin mask;
thermal procedures;
thalassotherapy with plankton;
complex mud baths;
eye treatment;
Special subscription for classes in the fitness center.

Wellness centers scattered throughout the area. On our website you can see the thermal resorts of Italy on the map, which will allow you to better orient yourself.

Map of thermal resorts in Italy:

The best thermal spas

It will take a very, very long time to list all the medical centers of the country. We note the most popular of them:

Abano Terme. located in Northern Italy. Specializes in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, joints, respiratory system, gynecological and dermatological diseases, prevention of aging processes in the body, getting rid of excess weight.
Isle of Ischia. The thermal resort of Italy is located in an area rich in hot springs of volcanic origin. It also produces natural cosmetics, which include thermal waters.
Among the thermal resorts, Ischia is the most affordable in terms of price, this puts it in the category of the best resorts in Italy for families with children.
Fiuggi. The thermal resort is located in the province of Lazio, in the foothills of the Apennines. Specializes in getting rid of kidney stones, cystitis, nephrosis, prostatitis, as well as in a comprehensive cleansing of the body.
Montecatini Terme. The resort has as many as four thermal springs. Specializes in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, vascular system, metabolic disorders, treatment of rheumatism.
Monsummano Terme. Known for its natural grottoes filled with hot thermal waters. Noteworthy is the healing procedure offered by the resort - a wellness event in a grotto with thermal vapors.
Bormio. Known ski resort, famous for its combination of sports activities and treatment through thermal waters. thermal springs Bormio changes its temperature depending on the season. The temperature rises in winter, becomes lower in summer. The resort has 7 thermal pools.

The best thermal resort for families with children in Italy is Ischia.

It is also worth mentioning the terms of Tuscany and Montegrotto Terme. The thermal springs located here have attracted pilgrims from all over the world since ancient times.

Thus, cities and settlements began to form around the sources of healing waters. Most major resort Tuscany has already been mentioned above - Montecatini Terme.

Among the thermal resorts of Sicily, one can note the terms of Granata-Cassibile, which allow curing gynecological and dermatological diseases.

Another famous health complex specializing in the same ailments is Germani Marina.

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