Lombardy boasts a rich thermal tradition with numerous locations that offer beneficial treatments for health and well -being. These structures are mainly divided into three categories: free spas (with free access), private spas and bombs affiliated with the National Health Service. Let’s discover together the main differences and benefits of these spa centers.
Baths affiliated and private: what is the difference?
The spa can be divided into three main categories: free, private and affiliated. Each of these offers different experiences and advantages, depending on the needs and preferences of visitors. While the free spas are free and natural, private ones require payment for access to services and treatments. The affiliated spas, on the other hand, offer therapeutic treatments with reduced or free costs, thanks to agreements with the national health service.
Free spa: They are natural thermal sources outdoors, accessible for free and without organized structures. These pools are found in a natural environment and are formed by the thermal water that spontaneously flows from the ground.
Private spa: They are paid thermal structures, where visitors can take advantage of Wellness services and therapeutic treatments by fully supporting the cost. These spas often offer complete packages that include wellness paths, massages and aesthetic treatments.
Partner spa: These are private thermal structures that have entered into conventions with the National Health Service. This means that, with an adequate medical prescription (recipe), it is possible to access specific therapeutic treatments at reduced or free costs.
Pozze di Leonardo in Bormio (free spa)
The free spas of Bormio, also known as Leonardo’s tanks, are natural thermal pools located near the Stelvio Park. The name derives from Leonardo da Vinci, who visited them while he was in Valtellina for a hydraulic project for the Duke of Milan and documented his existence in the Atlantic Code.
These spas consist of a stone tank that collects excess waters from the neighboring establishments. The water has a temperature between 38-41 ° C and is beneficial for rheumatic and respiratory diseases. Access is free and without times, but there are no services or attached structures.
To reach them, it is necessary to park along the SS38 beyond Bormio, towards the Stelvio pass, and follow a path on foot that includes a catwalk without protections. It is advisable to bring everything you need personal (costume, towel, spare parts) and dress adequately considering the high altitude. Here for more information.
Baths of Boario
The Terme di Boario, located in Valle Camonica, are an important thermal center affiliated with the National Health Service, where it is possible to carry out therapeutic care with a medical prescription.
The structure is renowned for its four precious mineral waters of the sulphate-bicarbonate-calkiche-matnesic mineral waters (temperature 13-15 ° C) which offer different healing properties:
Hydropinic therapy (cure with drinking water), practiced by 1700, is customized by the thermal doctor according to the patient’s needs. The environment is immersed in a natural park that completes the wellness experience, ideal for those who lead a stressful life.
As an affiliated structure, the Terme di Boario allow to access the treatments by presenting the prescription of their general practitioner and paying only the expected health ticket, making thermal treatments accessible to a wider population band that needs these therapeutic treatments.
Terme di Trescore
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The Terme di Trescore, located in the province of Bergamo, are an important thermal center of Lombardy affiliated with the National Health Service.
Trescore Balneario, a municipality that hosts the spas, has a long thermal tradition that dates back to the Roman era. The location was in fact already known in antiquity for its sulphurous waters, appreciated for their healing properties.
The center specializes in various therapeutic treatments, including inhalations, endotympanic insufflations, politzer, lung fans, bathrooms and applications of thermal sludge. Thanks to the healing properties of their waters, the Terme di Trescore are particularly suitable for the treatment of numerous pathologies, with particular effectiveness for:
To access thermal treatments in agreement, patients must simply present a prescription issued by their general practitioner, containing the specific diagnosis and indication of the type of thermal care recommended.
Terme of Franciacorta
The spas of Franciacorta represent a relatively recent reality in the Lombard thermal panorama, having been built only in the 1980s. Despite the young age of the structure, the beneficial properties of the water that flows from the source of the Maglio are known and appreciated for over a century by the local population.
This spa offers waters particularly suitable for the treatment of different pathologies, including:
An important aspect to underline is the agreement with the national health system for numerous treatments, which includes:
Terme di Rivanazzano
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The Terme di Rivanazzano, in the province of Pavia, boast a centenary history, having been founded in 1913 following the discovery of the first precious sources in the San Francesco area. Since then, this spa has developed a solid tradition in the offer of healing treatments based on the unique properties of its waters.
These spas are renowned for their therapeutic waters, including the Salsobromojodic and sulphurous ones, Aque are used for respiratory tract treatments, musculoskeletal system and surface vascular system. The plant offers services such as spa pools, spa and massage routes. It is affiliated with the National Health Service, and therefore allows patients to access thermal care with a prescription.
Terme di Sirmione
Sirmione is renowned for its thermal waters, which offer visitors a unique experience of physical and mental well -being. The spas of Sirmione are famous for the water of Sirmione, a Suprebromododic sulphurous source with extraordinary therapeutic properties, which comes from the ancient source Bojola. This natural resource is the basis of the numerous treatments offered by the thermal center.
At the Terme VirgilioVisitors can take advantage of a wide range of high quality thermal care, including those affiliated with the national health system. The treatments focus on prevention, therapy and rehabilitation, fully exploiting the benefits of thermal waters.
Terme corner
The Terme di Corner Terme have a long history: the water that flows from the right bank of the dezzo was already used empirically by the local inhabitants to treat gastrointestinal disorders. In 1913 scientific studies on its properties were started, and since 1953 the water was exploited for thermal purposes, taking the name from the nearby Hermitage of San Silvestro. Today, the modern thermal complex extends over a large park of 30,000 square meters, equipped with ideal life paths for healthy and detoxifying exercises. The waters come from two main sources: the new and the San Silvestro. The thermal center offers a wide range of services, including a department specialized in the diagnosis of osteoporosis, a beauty center and numerous sports facilities. This makes it particularly suitable for families with children.
The Angle Terme waters are known for their therapeutic properties, with the new and San Silvestro source which have a temperature of 18 ° C and a sulphate-bicarbonate-alkaline-terrose composition. These waters are indicated to treat different pathologies, including liver disorders, biliary tract, skin, circulatory, digestive, locomotor, respiratory, urinary, gynecological and stomatological system. Angle Terme is also a thermal center affiliated with the National Health Service.
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