Introduction to Tuscan Spas & Thermal resorts Italy's richness in thermal and mineral waters, combined with the mildness of the climate and the beauty of the scenery, have made it a favourite venue for "health care tourism". Since the last century hotels with extensive facilities have grown up around spas, which have established international reputations. Abano, Salsomaggiore, Chianciano, Montecatini, Fiuggi and Ischia are just a few names among the many which are known throughout the world and which attract millions of visitors every year. Thermal waters in Italy In this field Italy has taken up and developed a practice which has been widespread through-out the peninsula since the time of the Romans, when thermal waters and baths were already a typical feature of town life. Interest in the Italian spas is not exclusively for health care reasons. Their proximity to great centers of art makes the spa resorts excellent bases for cultural excursions. In addition the splendid parks surrounding the most famous spas, and the infrastructure which has been created for leisure activities, make them ideal holiday resorts in their own right. Italian thermal spas are not only those which exploit hot water resources (as the literal meaning of the word "thermal" might suggest) since mineral water springs are now also generally included in this category.

Thermal waters in Tuscany This is the region of the thermal springs. Waters that relax and cure all sorts of pathologies, with springs gushing at high temperatures in every area of Tuscany and around which modern, functional and well-cared-for thermal establishments have been created. Precious waters that were already known of, exploited and appreciated in ancient times; both in the Etruscan and Roman eras; waters in which famous celebrities from history, politics, literature and religion have immersed themselves; waters in which visitors from all over still bathe today. All the Tuscan thermal spas are equipped with avant-garde therapeutic structures and the most modern diagnostics systems, apart from which they are all set in the wonderful nature of the Tuscan countryside, near the cities of art and ancient villages so as to also offer the chance for tours and excursions. The surrounding environment aids the beneficial effects of the waters. On the other hand, these spas are not just therapeutic centres but also a source of general psychic and physical regeneration: the beneficial effects of the warm waters restore wellbeing to the body and soul, offering health and relaxation. Mankind's right, they are also legally sanctioned.

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