Have you ever considered Bologna as a destination for thermal tourism? We recommend you do it soon, because the varied and comprehensive range of treatments offered by the Bolognese spa circuit will surely satisfy your desire for psychophysical well-being.
Thermalism has changed significantly over the years both in the health service sector and in tourism activities. In this context, the SPA wellness sector (etymology of the expression “salus per aquam”, essentially “health through water”) is experiencing strong growth, as demonstrated by the increasing “demand for wellness”.
Spas and Wellness
Spas and wellness have become terms often confused until they become a single expression of an offer that addresses both tourists seeking the so-called wellness-relaxation vacation and local users looking for a refuge from stress and everyday life. Today, spas are not only seen as therapeutic treatments but above all as wellness treatments.
The Bolognese Thermal Sea circuit has fully met these needs with a complete offer revolving around thermalism, designed to help restore a psychophysical balance. At the Bolognese spas, thermal treatments are based on the belief that mental well-being helps physical healing. An individual living in a relaxing environment and in perfect harmony with themselves can heal more easily or prevent disorders and diseases.
History of the Bologna Spas
The origin of the Bolognese spas is very ancient and dates back to the first century BC, when Emperor Augustus commissioned the construction of the first facility.
In the following centuries, with the renovation of the ancient Roman facility, the Corticella Spas at the beginning of the twentieth century, the Ravone and Casaglia Springs in the mid-twentieth century, up to the Felsine Spas, San Luca Spas, San Petronio Spas, Agritourism Spas, and Acquabios Spas, Bologna has become the thermal capital of Italy. All spas in the Bolognese Thermal Sea circuit are true health facilities with professional doctors and waters certified by ministerial decrees and regional authorizations.
Bolognese Thermal Sea Circuit
The Bolognese Thermal Sea circuit owes its name to the presence of five thermal complexes with a total of 32 pools that form a real thermal sea.
- San Petronio Spas (BO)
- San Luca Spas (BO)
- Felsine Spas (BO)
- Agritourism Spas – Villaggio Salute Più, Monterenzio (BO)
- Acquabios Spas, Minerbio (BO)
Opening Hours of the Bologna Spas
In addition to weekdays, the spas in the Bolognese circuit are also open on Saturdays and Sundays, and some even have scheduled evening openings to allow everyone, even the busiest, to enjoy their services.
Treatments in the Bolognese Thermal Circuit Facilities
At the Bologna spas, there are mainly three types of thermal treatments (medical fitness, classic thermal treatments, and rehabilitation) for regaining health and three types of thermal wellness (thermal baths, aquagym and aquawellness classes, and aquatraining) for prevention.
In addition to thermal treatments supervised by thermal doctors and specialized staff, each facility is equipped with multifunctional Technogym gyms where, guided by doctors and operators, other activities are integrated or replaced within the thermal circuit.
