Spa Holidays in Italy
Spas are structures built around thermal springs, provided with equipment for the administration of hydrotherapies. Thermal spring water is hot, with temperatures that may even reach 100°C, it rises from deep inside the earth and is linked to past volcanic phenomena.
The structure, whether public or private, accommodating guests or located near such places is known as a thermal spa.
Since ancient times, people have been visiting thermal spas to treat respiratory, osteoarticular and skin ailments, as well as for the prevention of asthma and sinusitis.
Nowadays, a holiday spell in a thermal spa is often also viewed as a relaxing, anti-stress and wellness break. Furthermore, for many centuries immersion in water has also represented a social rite, one in which today, more than ever, we can rediscover the importance of enjoying our free time.
How many problems can be solved with a holiday in a spa?
First, spas improve both breathing and circulation, and are therefore indicated for bruises, irritations and for asthma.
Spa treatment is also advised in case of gastrointestinal or biliary dyspepsia and IBS with constipation.
These treatments also benefit the digestive system, regulating intestinal activities, and also act on muscles, fighting inflammation and issues linked to joint cartilage.
For those suffering from osteoporosis, the calcium in spa waters significantly reduces pain, and there are also benefits for those with rheumatism.
Thermal treatments are also ideal for those ailments that sometimes affect women: gynaecological disorders and diseases linked to the urinary tract; the water properties, for example, act on cystitis, severe pain due to menstrual cycles and inflammation of the fallopian tubes.
Also remember that thermal treatments are included in the services available from the Italian National Health Service. It is therefore necessary to consult a doctor who, after a visit, will indicate the diagnosis on the prescription, together with the treatments needed by the patient, as well as the thermal spa where you can access them.
The best times to visit a spa are the spring (between May and June) and the autumn (between September and November).
Historical spas
Montecatini, Chianciano and Salsomaggiore
These are names that evoke the Belle Epoque at the start of the 20th century and are, without doubt, among the thermal spas offering the best quality and the maximum spring water healing properties.
Sirmione Thermal Spa
Sirmione and its spa today employs more than 400 employees and associates, 40 specialist doctors, two thermal centres called Terme di Catullo and Terme di Virgilio, one thermal wellness centre and three hotels with thermal departments and clubs. Sirmione Thermal Spa is the top centre for the treatment of rhinogenic deafness, as the spring water in Sirmione is suitable for the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, as well as rheumatic, vascular and dermatological conditions.
Bormio Thermal Spa
The first witness accounts relative to the presence of thermal springs in this area go back to pre-Roman times. In fact, the pride of Bormio Thermal Spa are two large adjacent baths constructed in a cave which were already in use in pre-Roman times, where one of the nine thermal water springs flows, particularly rich in sulphur bacteria, especially beneficial in mud treatments.
Abano and Montegrotto Thermal Spas
This is a veritable thermal complex which occupies a significant part of the province of Padua and which includes the very large thermal area in the Euganean Hills. It includes a capillary hotel network in the localities of Abano and Montegrotto, but also in Galzignano, Battaglia and Teolo.
Aquardens
The Aquardens Thermal Spa in Pescantina, in the province of Verona, is recognised as the overall best for families. In fact, it offers a real aquapark suitable for children.
Spas in Italy
Spas in Abruzzo
Caramanico Terme
Thermal baths of Caramanico
www.termedicaramanico.it
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Popoli
Thermal baths of Popoli
www.termedipopoli.it
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Spas in Aosta Valley
Saint Vincent
Terme di Saint Vincent
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Spas in Apulia
Castelnuovo della Daunia
Terme di Castelnuovo della Daunia
www.termedicastelnuovo.com
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Fasano
Terme di Torre Canne
www.federterme.it/spa/puglia/termeditorrecannebrpuglia/89
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Margherita di Savoia
Terme di Margherita di Savoia
www.termemargherita.it
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Santa Cesarea Terme
Terme di Santa Cesarea
www.termesantacesarea.it
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Spas in Basilicata
Rapolla
Thermal baths of Rapolla
www.termedirapolla.it
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Latronico
Terme Lucane
www.termelucane.it
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Spas in Calabria
Acquappesa
Terme Luigiane
www.termeluigiane.it
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Cassano allo Ionio
Terme Sibarite
www.termesibarite.it
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Galatro
Thermal baths of Galatro
www.letermedigalatro.it
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Lamezia Terme
Thermal baths of Caronte
www.termecaronte.it
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Locri
Terme Antonimina (Acque Sante)
www.acquesante.it
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Spezzano Albanese
Thermal baths of Spezzano
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Spas in Campania
Bacoli
Thermal baths of Stufe di Nerone
www.termestufedinerone.it
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Contursi Terme
Terme Cappetta
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Thermal baths of Capasso
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Terme Forlenza
www.termeforlenza.it
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Terme Rosapepe
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Terme Vulpacchio
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Ischia
Parco Termale Fonte delle Ninfe di Nitrodi
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Parco Termale Giardini Poseidon
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Parco Termale Negombo
www.negombo.it
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Thermal baths of Ischia
www.termeischia.eu
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Thermal baths Castiglione
www.termecastiglione.it
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Naples
Thermal baths of Agnano
www.termediagnano.it
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Telese Terme
Thermal baths of Telese
www.termeditelese.it
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Torre Annunziata
Terme Vesuviane
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Villamaina
Thermal baths of San Teodoro
www.termedivillamaina.it
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Spas in Emilia Romagna
Bagno di Romagna
Euroterme
www.bagnodiromagnaterme.it/roseo-euroterme-wellness-resort
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Thermal baths of Sant'Agnese
www.bagnodiromagnaterme.it/hotel-delle-terme-santa-agnese
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Bertinoro
Thermal baths of Fratta
www.termedellafratta.com
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Bologna
Terme Felsinee
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Brisighella
Thermal baths of Brisighella
www.termedibrisighella.it
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Castel San Pietro Terme
Thermal baths of Castel San Pietro
www.termedicastelsanpietro.it
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Castrocaro Terme
Thermal baths of Castrocaro
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Cervia
Thermal baths of Cervia
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Montechiarugolo
Thermal baths of Monticelli
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Porretta Terme
Thermal baths of Porretta
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Ravenna
Thermal baths of Punta Marina
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Riccione
Riccione Terme
www.riccioneterme.it
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Rimini
Rimini Terme
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Riolo Terme
Terme di Riolo
www.termediriolo.it
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Salsomaggiore Terme
Terme Berzieri
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Thermal baths of Salsomaggiore
www.termedisalsomaggiore.it
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Thermal baths of Tabiano
www.termeditabiano.it
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Sassuolo
Thermal baths of Salvarola
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Spas in Friuli Venezia Giulia
Arta Terme
Thermal baths of Arta
www.termediarta.it
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Grado
Terme Marine
www.gradoit.it
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Monfalcone
Terme Romane
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Spas in Latium
Canale Monterano
Thermal baths of Stigliano
www.termedistigliano.it
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Castel Sant'Angelo
Thermal baths of Cotilia
www.cotiliaterme.com
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Castelforte
Terme Alba
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Terme Sant'Egidio
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Terme Santamaria
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Terme Vescine
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Ferentino
Terme Pompeo
www.termepompeo.it
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Fiuggi
Thermal baths of Fiuggi
www.acquafiuggi.com
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Tivoli
Thermal baths of Rome - Acque Albule
www.termediroma.org
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Viterbo
Thermal baths of Popes
www.termedeipapi.it
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Spas in Liguria
Diano Castello
Eira Terme
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Genoa
Thermal baths of Genova
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Spas in Lombardy
Angolo Terme
Thermal baths of Angolo
www.termediangolo.it
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Bormio
Thermal baths of Bormio
www.bormioterme.it
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Darfo Boario Terme
Thermal baths of Boario
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Goito
Centro Termale Airone
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Miradolo Terme
Thermal baths of Miradolo
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Rivanazzano terme
Thermal baths of Rivanazzano
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Salice Terme
Thermal baths of Salice
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Sant'Omobono Terme
Thermal baths of Sant'Omobono
www.villaortensie.com
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Sirmione
Thermal baths of Sirmione
www.termedisirmione.com
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Trescore Balneario
Thermal baths of Trescore
www.termeditrescore.it
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Vallio Terme
Thermal baths of Vallio
www.termevallio.it
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Spas in Marches
Acquasanta Terme
Terme di Acquasanta
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Genga
Terme di Frasassi
www.termedifrasassi.it
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Petriano
Terme di Raffaello
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Sarnano
Terme di Sarnano
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Tolentino
Terme di Santa Lucia
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Spas in Piedmont
Acqui Terme
Regie Terme di Acqui
www.termediacqui.it
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Agliano Terme
Fons Saluits Terme
www.termediagliano.it
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Roccaforte Mondovì
Terme di Lurisia
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Valdieri
Terme reali di Valdieri
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Vinadio
Terme di Vinadio
www.federterme.it/spa/Piemonte/BagnidiVinadio(CN)Piemonte/91
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Spas in Sardinia
Benetutti
Terme Aurora
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Bultei
Terme di San Saturnino
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Santa Maria Coghinas
Terme di Casteldoria
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Sardara
Terme di Sardara
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Spas in Sicily
Alì Terme
Terme Marino
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Calatafimi-Segesta
Terme Gorga
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Castellammare del Golfo
Terme Segestane
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Montevago
Terme Acqua Pia
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Terme Vigliatore
Terme Fonte di Venere
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Spas in Tuscany
Bagni di Lucca
Terme di Bagni di Lucca
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Campiglia Marittima
Terme di Venturina
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Casciana Terme
Terme di Casciana
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Castiglione d'Orcia
Terme di Bagni San Filippo
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Chianciano Terme
Terme di Chianciano
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Equi Terme
Terme di Equi
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Gambassi Terme
Terme di Gambassi
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Manciano
Terme di Saturnia
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Monsummano Terme
Terme Grotta Giusti
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Montecatini Terme
Terme di Montecatini
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Montepulciano
Terme di Montepulciano
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Monticiano
Terme di Petriolo
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Montignoso
Terme della Versilia
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Pontremoli
Terme di Montelungo
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Portoferraio - Isola d'Elba
Terme di San Giovanni
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Rapolano Terme
Terme San Giovanni
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San Casciano dei Bagni
Terme di San Casciano
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San Giuliano Terme
Bagni di San Giuliano
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Sorano
Terme di Sorano
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Spas in Trentino Alto Adige
Comano Terme
Terme di Comano
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Merano
Terme di Merano
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Spas in Veneto
Abano e Montegrotto Terme
Si tratta di un vero e proprio comprensorio termale che occupa una parte rilevante della provincia di Padova e copre la vastissima area termale dei colli Euganei. Comprende una rete capillare di hotel nelle località di Abano e Montegrotto, ma anche Galzignano, Battaglia e Teolo.
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Pescantina
Aquardens Terme di Verona
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Recoaro Terme
Terme di Recoaro
www.termedirecoaro.it
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