Health, Hot springs and Wellness

The custom of exploiting the healing properties of spa waters finds its roots in the past. This is why, starting in the 1800s, several establishments of immense artistic and architectural value began to be developed in the style of the time - and are still in business today! Here are 5 historic spas in Emilia Romagna.

Visiting it is a pleasure, for its rich vegetation, as well as for its architecture, from the castles and medieval porticoes to the Art Nouveau buildings and the more modern cubic building of the thermal baths. We propose a tour of the city, a mix of the Belle Époque and the contemporary, which will show you a new soul.

Lush forests, peaks with breathtaking views, coastlines with crystal-clear sea. Tuscany presents a variety of landscapes to be discovered. There are many paths for trekking: here are some of them, winding their way along mountain roads, mule tracks and ancient road networks. Routes for all tastes and levels of difficulty, surrounded by unspoilt nature.

Is an astonishing 50-metre by 30-metre stone basin into which hot spring water, at 49 degrees centigrade, has been gushing since Etruscan times. Today, it is no longer possible to bathe in it as St Catherine, Lorenzo the Magnificent or the pilgrims of the Via Francigena once did. To compensate, the thermal hotels in the village provide all kinds of wellness facilities.

Studies say that males tend to neglect their mental health and well-being, not paying due attention to the balance between mind and body. On top of the ever-increasing stress and pace of daily life, the pandemic has added new pressures and forced us to take on new challenges. Taking a break and treating ourselves to personalised detoxifying and regenerative treatments is no longer a fad but a necessity. Fortunately, many facilities in Italy offer wellness courses tailored to men, as well as holistic programmes that take care of the body and spirit through a global approach. We recommend making the most of the end of summer to rediscover yourself by indulging in a men's wellness holiday, where you can relax and recharge your batteries so you can face the new “academic year” in the best way possible.

To regenerate mind and body there is nothing like a spa treatment, excellent for relaxing but above all for taking care of your health in a targeted way. The thermal spa centers with mud and sulfur rich waters in Italy are pure excellence: distributed throughout the territory, they offer various treatments and offerings. There are also many luxury facilities where you can take care of yourself in an luxurious way. Treatments with thermal waters in Italy are well known and appreciated, but mud therapy is also particularly effective, thanks to the use of mud obtained from the mix of clays and thermal water that are placed all over the body or in particular areas. But what is mud for? Among the many benefits, it relieves muscle, rheumatic and chronic pain and dermatological or joint problems. Choosing the most suitable treatment for you is of course in the hands of your doctor who would be able to guide you in the best possible way. For some treatments Italian residents can benefit from agreements guaranteed by the Italian National Health System.

Meditation, forest bathing, tree hugging and spiritual walks are experiences all to be enjoyed in Trentino for those who love nature and wellness.

In South Tyrol, a land of vineyards and outstanding wines, amidst enchanting landscapes and unspoilt nature, anyone who decides to visit can breathe in and savour the true essence of this product. Walking in the open air while admiring the beauty of the terraces, at the table savouring its full flavour, and in the thermal spas enjoying its therapeutic properties. Scattered throughout this enchanting region are exclusive facilities where you can indulge in the excellence of the area and experience the benefits of wine therapy. Scrubs, massages and various types of treatments are carried out with grape-seeds, the waste products of wine production, or actual wine to restore psycho-physical wellbeing and more besides. The properties of grapes are well known: in particular the flavonoids, which slow down the ageing process, make it an extremely effective skin care product.

Enjoying a detox holiday in Sardinia is the ideal choice for those who want to indulge in healthy relaxation while appreciating unique scenery surrounded by nature. What if we told you that there is a bona fide tour operator, ready to give you a 'digital detox'? That's right. It is called Logout Livenow and it is the first digital detox agency in Italy.

If there’s never any respite from your workload at the office, with commitments increasing every day, and in your free time you briefly dive into social networks or watch a bit of TV, it might be worth considering a relaxing break. The detox and wellness retreats in Lombardy certainly have a lot to offer.

An active, detox holiday inspired by nature and eco-sustainability taking in nature, history and plenty of seascapes. These five parks in Southern Italy invite you to plunge into truly authentic beauty: full immersion could hardly be closer at hand.

What could be better than combining intense days on ski slopes with relaxing well-being and spa treatments? There are several destinations in the Alps that precisely offer this opportunity, for all tastes and abilities: here are as number of destinations you absolutely should know about.