The 5 Best Spas and Thermal resorts in Calabria – where relax meets romance and beauty
The 5 best Spas and Thermal resorts –The Italian peninsula is often described as a boot-shaped strip of land; Calabria is the boot’s point (Apulia being the heel) and it’s one of the biggest regions, full of nature and history, its inhbatitats are kind and welcoming people. If this isn’t enough to convince you to visit it, we’ll let you know that Calabria is also full of wonderful Spas and thermal destinations that combine beauty with some quality me-time we all need. We selected the top 5, grab a pen ad note them down! Discover them clicking the below button >
5.TERME DI GALATRO
Galatro is one of the oldest towns of the region and this resort isn’t too far from the city centre, in the middle of a wonderful valley, amidst woods and centuries old olive trees – the atmosphere is simply magical, which is something that contributes to make this resort an elegant place. Galatro’s Thermal baths offer you one unique experience, you can actually “design” it around you to best suit your tastes and needs and make the best of your stay. These baths have been known since the the dawn of time thanks to their beneficial effects derived by the sulfur-iodine content of the water; this is the perfect place to come if you need to cure an infection of the respiratory tract or of the ears, osteoporosis or just take a break from the every day chaos we all live in.
The refined enviroinment and the care for details of the four star resort will make you feel at home; the hotel also has a special pool filled with the waters (37°) from Sorgente Padre Pio, a spring which flowing waters are known for the beneficial effects. An additional hydromassage pool and a Spa center will provide extra treatements in order for you to reach peace of the senses. You may choose between: mud therapy, balneotherapy, insufflations, thermal massages, hydromassages specifically aimed at getting rid of cellulitis, face masks and massages. All these things combined with the minerals contained in the thermal waters won’t fail to restore your health and beauty.
TERME DI GALATRO
Address: Viale delle Terme, n. 1, 89054 Galatro – REGGIO CALABRIA
Tel: +39 0966.90.32.00 Continue reading clicking the below button >
4.ALBERGO DELLA POSTA
You’ll find this four star resort in the middle of Sila National Park (1300 MASL) where it’s also possible to go skiing (click here to discover the best places in Italy for skiing). This resort is a veritable corner of paradise surrounded by woods, flowers and tiny lakes: a couple of hours here will suffice to make you forget about your worries and the clock ticking.
What makes a vacation memorable? The answer is: little moments of perfect relax and peace and this is exactly what the hotel’ Spa will do for you thanks to its Finnish sauna built with red birch from the North, a Turkish Hammam, a “Water Path” where you’ll walk under a pleasant tropical rain first and amidst perfumed fog afterward. There’s also a relax area where you’ll be served with purifyng teas or infusions, plus two rooms dedicated exclusively to body treatments. Last but not least, there’s also an exclusive area called “Suite Spa della Posta”.
ALBERGO DELLA POSTA
Address: Via Eugenio Mancuso, 88055 Taverna – COSENZA
Tel: +39 0961 922033 Continue reading clicking the below button >
3.POPILIA COUNTRY RESORT
This is one humongus facility that overlooks Sant’Eufemia Gulf and is surrounded by nature – basically a oasis removed from the cities, offices, overcrowded places and whatever esle causes you stress and strains your nerves. Popilia Country Resort is the ultimate resort where very detail is designed to offer you the best experience, from the colors of the walls to the bubbling water of the hydromassage pools, or the saunas, the hammam, the emotional showers… everything to make you feel alive and restore your wellbeing. Qualified professionals will welcome you and treat you with every kind of imaginable comfort, spoiling you as if you were royalty.
We suggestyou try the Oriental Day option: you will start your healthy journey in a Finnish sauna built with Val di Fiemme’s fir – this will help you get rid of toxins and the likes; an aromatic steam bath will clean your skin and relieve you from stress; emotional showers and a icy shower will follow. And we’re not quite done: now it will be time for a hydromassage with geyser waters. Finally you will be led into a Himalayan Salt Room and offered some tea. Your senses will rejoyce during all these phases, you will feel at peace with yourself, your mind, your soul and your body finally becoming whole. If you’re looking for an elegant and efficient resort, this is the place for you.
POPILIA COUNTRY RESORT
Address: Loc. Cutà, 89843 Maierato – VIBO VALENTIA
Tel: +39 0963 264252 Continue reading clicking the below button >
2.CAPOVATICANO RESORT THALASSO & SPA
From this resort you will se the breathtaking sight of the Aeolian Islands and Stromboli Volcano surrounded by the blue sea – there’s no doubt this resort would be the perfect choice if you’re a couple looking for a fantastic experience amidst a dramatic scenery. The rooms are comfy, tastefully furnished with perfect details.
Capovaticano combines comfort, design and professionality. The Spa area is a true temple of beauty and wellbeing where your body and your senses will be restored through an emotional journey. The treatments are numerous: thalassotherapy, massages, tonification sessions held in a pool filled with warm sea waters. Take heed, we’ll say it again: relax and romance all in one.
CAPOVATICANO RESORT THALASSO & SPA
Address: Loc. Tono, 89866 Capo Vaticano, Ricadi – VIBO VALENTIA
Tel: +39 0963 665760 Continue reading clicking the below button >
1.ALTAFIUMARA RESORT & SPA
This is the ultimate resort of our dreams: theluxurious facility dominates both Costa Viola and the Strait of Messina, you’ll enjoy one breathtaking panorama from the terrace of the castle. But the castle which houses the resort is one fashinating place itself, with its courtyard and the old well. The rooms are elegantly furnished and the hotel is attached to the Spa, the result if a unique, relaxed and joyful atmosphere.
The Spa is called Centro Benessere NOTOS and offers you every type of treatment that will stimulate your senses and will bring you the harmony you need. It will be an emotional journey through shapes and colors, massages, hammam, chromotherapy and saunas. The clock will stop ticking, your soul will expand and you’ll regain your strength. How does this journey work?
Main Room: this is NOTOS’ heart, a patio that also serves as a solarium, with a putting green and the Strait of Messina right outside the windows.
Tea Room: this space is especially designed to offer you a corner of peace between one treatment and the other. Couches and chaises longues, tiny tables and the sight of Costa Viola… your tea will taste heavenly.
Vip Room: this area is very exclusive and here you’ll find a pool surrounded by Japanese tatami. At the bottom of the pool there’s a charming mosaic.
The Hammam: this was the very first hammam of the entire region. Its fine black-and-gold mosaic walls gracefully frame the bathtub and the glass table. The Hammam will purify your mind as well as your body, it’s a mysterious place where magic happens amidst the humid fog.
Calidarium: the Calidarium is a steam bath (45°-48°) with warmed benches (37°) and green lights. There’s also a Laconicum, the Roman sauna (65°) with orange lights. If you prefer yellow lights, you may want to try the Tepidarium. The penultimate option is the Frigidarium, a pool filled with cold water, designed to close your pores and toning up your muscles. Finally there’s the Ludicum, a sort of watery path with showers and lights that will celebrate your body. All these will be beneficial to your mind and soul.
Long story short, if you sorely need to take a break and rest your mind, this is definitely the place you were looking for.
ALTAFIUMARA RESORT & SPA
Address: Santa Trada di Cannitello, 89018 Villa S. Giovanni – REGGIO CALABRIA
Tel: +39 0965 759804
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