Have you ever thought of Bologna as a destination for thermal tourism? We recommend you do so soon, because the varied and complete range of treatments in the Bolognese thermal circuit will surely satisfy your desire for psycho-physical well-being.
Thermalism has changed considerably over the years both in the healthcare sector and in the context of tourist activities. In this context, the SPA wellness sector (etymology of the expression “salus per aquam” essentially “health through water”) is growing strongly, as shown by the increasing “demand for wellness.”
Thermal baths and wellness
Thermal baths and wellness have become terms that are often confused until they become a single expression of an offer aimed both at the tourist oriented towards the so-called wellness-relaxation vacation and at the local user seeking refuge from stress and everyday life. Today thermal baths are not only seen as therapeutic treatments but also and above all as wellness treatments.
The Bolognese Thermal Sea circuit has fully grasped these needs with a complete offer revolving around thermalism, designed to help restore a psycho-physical balance. In the Bolognese thermal baths, thermal treatments are based on the belief that mental well-being helps to heal physically. The individual living in a relaxing environment and in perfect harmony with themselves can heal more easily or prevent ailments and diseases.
History of the Thermal Baths of Bologna
The origin of the Bolognese thermal baths is very ancient and dates back to the first century BC, when Emperor Augustus ordered the construction of the first facility.
In the following centuries, with the renovation of the ancient Roman facility, the Terme di Corticella from the early twentieth century, the Fonti di Ravone e Casaglia in the mid-twentieth century, up to the Terme Felsine, Terme San Luca, Terme San Petronio, Terme dell’Agriturismo, and Terme Acquabios, Bologna has become the spa capital of Italy. All the thermal baths in the Mare Termale Bolognese circuit are genuine healthcare 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 make up a true thermal sea.
- San Petronio Thermal Baths (BO)
- San Luca Thermal Baths (BO)
- Felsinee Thermal Baths (BO)
- Thermal Baths of the Agritourism – Villaggio Salute Più Monterenzio (BO)
- Acquabios Thermal Baths Minerbio (BO)
Opening Hours of the Bologna Thermal Baths
In addition to weekdays, the thermal baths of the Bologna circuit are also open on Saturdays and Sundays, and some of them also have scheduled evening openings to allow everyone, even those who are very busy, to take advantage of their services.
Treatments in the facilities of the Bologna thermal circuit
At the Bologna spas, there are mainly three types of thermal treatments (medical fitness, classic thermal treatments, and rehabilitation) to regain health and three types of thermal wellness (thermal baths, aquagym and aquawellness courses, and aquatraining) for prevention.
In addition to thermal treatments supervised by thermal doctors and specialized staff, each facility has multifunctional Technogym gyms where, guided by doctors and operators, other activities performed in the thermal circuit are integrated or replaced.
