One of the best things about visiting Italy is the difference in the pace of life. Things tend to be a little more relaxed and laid-back than in other parts of the world and, if you're willing to embrace this, it makes for the perfect atmosphere to have a perfectly revitalising holiday where you forget all your worries and enjoy yourself.
Ignore the fact that the grocery store and post office in the town have just closed for three hours at lunch and forget about emails and the office for the duration of your stay in Italy.
Instead, choose one of the beautiful spa towns around the country and soak in natural hot springs, go for a massage and a facial – there is no better way to fully experience the relaxation that can only be found in Italy.
Ignore the fact that the grocery store and post office in the town have just closed for three hours at lunch and forget about emails and the office for the duration of your stay in Italy.
Instead, choose one of the beautiful spa towns around the country and soak in natural hot springs, go for a massage and a facial – there is no better way to fully experience the relaxation that can only be found in Italy.
Ischia Island, off the coast of Naples, has been a resort destination since Roman times due to its thermal waters. It is a beautiful place, a volcanic island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea and made up of dramatic rock formations and lush vegetation with lots to see and do. It has even played host to film stars, like Liz Taylor and Richard Burton, and films themselves, such as Anthony Minghella's “The Talented Mr Ripley” and “Cleopatra”, starring Taylor.
However, it is as a spa destination that it truly excels. The stunning surroundings can't help but facilitate relaxation by default and there are over 70 spas on the island that harness the natural volcanic springs and employ volcanic clay in treatments.
This attracts visitors from all over the world, particularly from Europe and Asia and, if you want to be one of them, just find a villa with pool in the Campania region and pay a visit.
However, it is as a spa destination that it truly excels. The stunning surroundings can't help but facilitate relaxation by default and there are over 70 spas on the island that harness the natural volcanic springs and employ volcanic clay in treatments.
This attracts visitors from all over the world, particularly from Europe and Asia and, if you want to be one of them, just find a villa with pool in the Campania region and pay a visit.
Salsomaggiore Terme is a town and comune located in Emilia-Romagna at the foot of the Apennines and is another popular spa town. During the reign of Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma and second wife of Napoleon, it began to gain recognition as a spa attraction for therapeutic purposes and went on to become one of the most celebrated spots for this in all of Europe.
At the centre of the town is Berzieri Spa, a famous and historic Art-Deco beauty where a wide range of spa and therapeutic treatments are offered. Just find a luxury villa in Emilia-Romagna to experience this unique spa destination for yourself.
These are just two of the best spa towns in Italy but there are many others. Read our next article for some other favourites that we have hand-picked and fall in love with spa holidays in Italy.
At the centre of the town is Berzieri Spa, a famous and historic Art-Deco beauty where a wide range of spa and therapeutic treatments are offered. Just find a luxury villa in Emilia-Romagna to experience this unique spa destination for yourself.
These are just two of the best spa towns in Italy but there are many others. Read our next article for some other favourites that we have hand-picked and fall in love with spa holidays in Italy.
