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Una vacanza rigenerante alle terme della Valdichiana Senese

Una sosta rilassante per affrontare l'arrivo dell'autunno

Per affrontare l’arrivo dell'autunno e della stagione più fredda, niente di meglio che concedersi una meritata pausa relax alle terme, una vera coccola di benessere.

La Toscana viene definita la regione più termale d’Italia, una fama conquistata sopratutto grazie ai ben nove centri sparsi tra le colline della Valdichiana Senese. Qui infatti si trovano numerose antiche sorgenti termali, conosciute sin dal tempo degli Etruschi, in grado di rigenerare corpo e spirito.
Le acque curative, ricche di minerali e argille, hanno poteri straordinari, virtù che vengono messe a disposizione dei clienti in ogni tipo di trattamento, da quelli specificamente medici a quelli solamente estetici. Dal bagno turco alle docce sensoriali, dai massaggi alla cromoterapia, ecco qualche idea per un weekend lungo all'insegna del benessere e della bellezza.

Chianciano Terme - Credit: Stefano Cannas

The queen of Siena’s spas is Chianciano Terme (termechianciano.it). Along with its famous, old establishment, splendid from an architectural point of view, newer spa centres were opened. There are 4 kinds of water used for treatments and treatments: Holy Water, Acqua Fucoli, Acqua Sillene and Acqua Santissima, all rich in bicarbonate, sulphate and calcium. The sensory spas combine traditional treatments and cutting-edge therapies, promising extraordinary experiences that touch both senses and spirit. At the spa, you can tone your body and mind for regaining balance and well-being thanks in part to a fruitful combination of Eastern Ayurvedic tradition.

For families and kids, try the nearby Terme di Montepulciano (termedimontepulciano.it). The completely modern resort offers designated children’s areas, where young ones can play, have fun and take advantage of inhalation treatments suited to their age, while mum and dad can relax with traditional mud treatments that are great for skin problems.

Centro Termale Fonteverde - Credit: www.fonteverdespa.com

The distinctive qualities of these spa resorts are in the fact that they are suitable for guests of all ages, offering the best treatments and sending you home feeling great, like the Centro Termale Fonteverde (f onteverdespa.com), in the lovely medieval town of San Casciano dei Bagni, the furthest south in the area, though the closest if you’re coming from Rome.

Considered by some to be “the most beautiful spa in Italy,” Fonteverde offers the best you could ever want from a spa, including a 5-star resort next to the baths, which stands out with a stunning 17th-cenutry Medici portico. All around, you can enjoy the splendour of the Val D’Orcia and its unforgettable views.

And of course we can’t forget that Siena is world-famous for its wines, oil, meats and cured cold cuts, so after a relaxing few hours at the spa, end the day with a dinner of local dishes, a sure win for any holiday.