Archive for 'Spa'

Chianciano Terme can trace its origins to the 5th century BC, when the Etruscans arrived and built a temple that was dedicated to the god of Good Health, close to the Silene springs. Those springs and the waters of Chianciano have been a tourist destination and an attraction for their medicinal properties since Roman times and Horace himself is known to have bathed in and imbibed the waters.

Chianciano continued to both draw visitors and function as a regular town over the centuries but, in the 20th century, the springs specifically attracted the attention of developers and neoclassical buildings and facilities were built in the 20s and 30s. In the 40s, the then Fascist-controlled state took possession and destroyed and replaced these, drawing up a new plan under architects Loreti and Marchi. This plan was adjusted by the Town Technical Office of Chianciano in 1958 and eventually passed in 1961 and, today, there is the Old Town and New Town where the thermal spring spas were designed.     Read More

Rapolano Terme is a charming spa town located near Siena that was founded by the Romans and is still home to two ancient thermal baths, Antica Querciolaia and Terme di San Giovanni, both of which are available to be visited all year round. It is a perfect place to relax and unwind in a pretty Tuscan setting so find a vacation rental in Rapolane Terme and come discover its charms for yourself.

With a small historic centre surrounded by more recent buildings, the town of Rapolano Terme is an attractive and picturesque place set within the rolling Tuscan countryside and surrounded by vineyards and fields. Red tiled roofs top stone buildings with lots of character and, as the centrepiece of the whole town, there are the two beautiful thermal complexes with baths, swimming pools and wellness centres.     Read More

If you have found a luxury villa in Florence and are planning on running around and seeing as much of her many sights as possible, it might also be a good idea to take some time to stop, breathe and relax. There is so much to see and do and we recommend making the most of your time in the city but don't forget that you're on holidays! Enjoy it and unwind. One of the best ways to do this is to hit up a spa, kick up your feet and indulge in some pampering – you deserve it!     Read More

You may or may not know this but Tuscany is actually home to quite a number of naturally occurring hot springs. If you are interested in spas and relaxation, it is an excellent holiday destination and, best of all, some of these hot springs are free and open readily to the public, making Tuscany also a rather affordable spa destination. They can be visited without purchasing a ticket or planning in advance, whenever you want throughout the day (or night) or year. We have been talking about these incredible destinations in this series this week and have compiled a list of some of the best of them for you to browse. In this last post, we have more of our picks of excellent and free hot springs around the region.     Read More