7 incredible spas not to be missed in winter in Italy
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Busy lives, full agendas and multiple worries: being, or feeling, stressed is a condition that many people share. So why not recharge your batteries by treating yourself to some relaxation away from work and everyday life? Spas in winter can regenerate you, and the good news is that Italy is full of facilities, spas and thermal centres where you can reconnect with yourself.
If you are looking for ideas for a romantic weekend or a wellness weekend among thermal baths, outdoor pools and invigorating massages, here are some beautiful spas in Italy also open in winter.
The romance of the Pré-Saint-Didier spa in winter
A romantic weekend in Valle D'Aosta in winter or a longer holiday in the snow must include at least one day at the Pré-Saint-Didier Spa in the upper Dora Baltea valley. Here, the warm waters that flow generously from the heart of the mountain have been famous for centuries for their relaxing, restorative and anti-rheumatic properties.
Wellness trails, outdoor and indoor pools, panoramic saunas and state-of-the-art treatments: Prè-Saint-Didier in winter awaits you in the charming atmosphere of the Valdostan forests, near the famous ski resorts.
How to reach the Pré-Saint-Didier spa: by bus or car from Aosta, by train from Turin and Milan.
The Saturnia thermal baths in winter, to experience like long ago
If you are planning a weekend of relaxation in Tuscany in winter, we suggest you start at the Terme di Saturnia, just outside Grosseto.
The properties of the thermal water that springs from the heart of the Maremma have been known since Etruscan times. You can still choose to experience Saturnia's thermal baths in winter like long ago: immerse yourself in the natural pools of the Mulino waterfalls, certain that the constant 37.5-degree water temperature will lull and pamper you for hours.
How to reach the Saturnia thermal baths: by bus from the Grosseto, Montalto di Castro and Albinia train stations.
Among history, beauty and treatments: Sirmione Spa in winter
Even in winter, Lake Garda retains all the charm with which it manages to win over tourists and visitors in warmer months. Peschiera del Garda, Desenzano del Garda and Riva del Garda are ideal destinations for an out-of-town trip to Lombardy in winter or for a romantic weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the cities, but if you want to pamper yourself a little, we suggest the Sirmione thermal baths, a large thermal park on the shores of the lake.
Thanks to a historical centre steeped in history and thermal waters rich in iodine, sulphur and sodium chloride, discovering Sirmione in winter will be a real treat for the mind as well as the body.
How to reach the Sirmione thermal baths: by bus from the centre of Sirmione or from the stations of Desenzano and Peschiera del Garda.
A romantic weekend at the Baths of the Popes in winter
The Terme dei Papi, on the outskirts of Viterbo, already known to the Etruscans and extensively exploited by the Romans, are ideal for those looking for ideas for a romantic weekend in Lazio.
You can relax in a monumental swimming pool of over 2000 square metres, experience a natural Turkish bath inside a grotto and discover the two different thermal springs that feed the Baths of the Popes: hyperthermal waters at a temperature ranging between 40° and 65° Celsius and hypothermal waters that reach a maximum temperature of 30° Celsius.
How to reach Terme dei Papi: by train from Rome to Viterbo Porta Fiorentina station.
The thermal baths of Bormio in winter, to try after skiing or a walk
Unique views of snow-capped mountains, skiing facilities close by and no less than nine thermal springs: the Bormio thermal baths in winter are an experience you absolutely must try if you are planning a romantic weekend in Lombardy and a few days of fun in the snow.
In Bormio, you will find everything you can expect from a top-class spa, from wellness itineraries to facial and body treatments, Turkish bath, Finnish sauna and even a children's area.
How to reach the Bormio thermal baths: by train from Milan to Tirano, then bus to the centre of Bormio.
Merano Thermal Baths in winter: all the wellness possible
What comes to mind when you think of a romantic weekend in the mountains? A few hours at the spa to relax after a ski descent or snowshoeing to discover snowy landscapes.
The Merano thermal baths in winter are the right place to pamper yourself and devote yourself to your wellbeing: thanks to 15 pools surrounded by glass windows that allow you to enjoy the white landscape of winter in South Tyrol while taking advantage of the benefits of the thermal water gushing from Monte San Vigilio.
How to reach the Merano thermal baths: from Milan, Venice, Zurich and Munich by train to Merano station.
The natural spa of the Colà thermal baths in winter
Among the places we suggest for experiencing Lake Garda in winter is the thermal park of Villa dei Cedri in Colà, a few kilometres from Peschiera del Garda.
Prepare to be amazed: this natural spa stretches over 13 hectares among ancient trees, thermal water lakes, waterfalls and fountains.
How to reach the Colà thermal baths: by train to Rovereto station and then bus to Colà di Lazise.
