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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Free spas: a not-to-be-missed opportunity


Going to the spa (in Italian terme) means wearing only the swimsuits and laying down in hot water, relaxing the muscles and the senses and forgetting all the problems. In Italy, there are hundreds of terme that can be used freely without any fee to pay. Unless you want to use the nearby spa facilities which offer paid services to all of those who suffer from various diseases and can get greater benefit by using specialized professionals. Also, you may want to pay a ticket if you prefer to use a dressing room to change and a locker where to leave your clothes, or eat at the restaurant.  


Wellness and health thanks to the terme

No region in Italy, from North to South, is without the terme, many of them absolutely free. The benefits of bathing in these waters are known since antiquity and according to their chemical composition they can serve as a remedy for disorders of the digestive and respiratory systems, the joints and other parts of the human body, to the extent of being considered by many people miraculous.

Below some of the best free spas in the Peninsula:

Bormio
In the heart of the province of Sondrio are the Terme di Bormio. Its waters flow out at about 1,300 meters of elevation and reach temperatures of 41 degrees. Nearby is the Letto dell’Adda and a whole range of facilities which offer various rental services. Its waters contain bicarbonate and are ideal for sports therapies and water therapy. You can also enjoy skiing in many resorts in the surrounding areas. 


Saturnia
In the province of Grosseto, the Terme di Saturnia offer their mineral springs at a temperature of 37 degrees. Their healing properties are perfect for skin diseases, the respiratory and digestive systems. The baths can be taken in a series of swimming pools located at different altitude levels and connected by small waterfalls. Nearby, there are also some largest waterfalls always packed with visitors, day and night. Many places in Maremma offer local delicacies and fascinating medieval castles to visit.

Terme Segestane
Located in Sicily, in the province of Trapani, they offer a very fascinating atmosphere, almost "extraterrestrial", due to the fluffy hot fumes coming out from cracks in the ground. The water temperature is around 44 degrees and offers the right mix of substances to relieve rheumatic pains and treating diseases that affect the respiratory system. Famous is also the water of the Cave della Regina, a large natural pool formed by thousands of years of natural erosion. Beautiful is the surrounding landscape with the Greek temple of the 3rd century BC and the natural reserve of the Zingaro overlooking the sea with its 1600 hectares of valuable local flora.

The undeniable benefits of the spas
Free spas offer the possibility to people who cannot afford to pay a fee or the cost of facilities, to enjoy the remarkable healing effects of these waters. Situated everywhere throughout Italy, spas are a unique opportunity to treat diseases and pains affecting many parts of our body. In addition, the relaxing effect of the waters, the surrounding landscapes, and the typical food of the different regions are a further stimulus for taking a bath in a spa at the earliest opportunity.

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