These are the best spas of Emilia Romagna at a (almost) zero cost: 5 is a real gem

Emilia-Romagna is a generous land, of hills, cities of art, dishes that make the papillas sing and a first-rate thermal heritage, with about twenty plants scattered throughout the region. The good news? Many of these establishments are affiliated with the National Health Service (SSN), INPS and INAIL. It means that, with the right prescription, you can access cure cycles by paying only a minimum ticket or, in some cases, nothing

Terme di Monticelli

A few kilometers from Parma, Monticelli’s Terme extend to a 24 -hectare park. Classified to the highest level by the Ministry of Health, offer affiliated treatments for a wide range of pathologies. Among the options available: sludge and therapeutic baths, inhalation treatments, renormal deafness treatments, lung ventilations, whirlpools for peripheral vasculopathies and gynecological care. The structure is open all year round and also has a rehabilitative and polycitative physical medicine garrison.

Baths of Salsomaggiore

Terme Salsomaggiore

Salsomaggiore is synonymous with Terme. Its Salsabromodiic waters are famous for therapeutic properties, particularly effective for rheumatic and gynecological pathologies. The Baths of Salsomaggiore offer affiliated care with the NHS, including mud and therapeutic baths, inhalation treatments and treatments for re -saving deafness. The structure is open all year round and has a rehabilitative and polycitative physical medicine garrison, SSN accredited.

Ettore Baistrocchi thermal institute

Terme Baistrocchi

Located in Salsomaggiore Terme, the Ettore Baistrocchi thermal Institute combines the spa tradition with medical innovation. It offers affiliated treatments with the NHS, including mud and therapeutic baths, inhalation treatments and treatments for renormal deafness. The structure has a rehabilitative and polycitative physical medicine garrison.

Terme di Tabiano

Terme Tabiano

The spas of Tabiano, also in that of Salsomaggiore Terme, are famous for the sulphurous waters, particularly suitable for respiratory diseases. They offer affiliated care with the NHS, including inhalation care, renrate deafness treatments and lung ventilations. The structure can count on a garrison of rehabilitative physical medicine and accredited SSN accredited clinic.

Terme di Sant’Andrea Bagni

Terme Sant'Andrea Bagni

In Sant’Andrea Bagni (hamlet of themselves, in the province of Parma) the spas offer a collected and welcoming environment. Treats affiliated with the NHS include inhalation care, renrate deafness treatments, whirlpools for peripheral vasculopathies, gynecological care and dermatological bathrooms. The structure is open from March to December and has a polyculatory and garrison of rehabilitative physical medicine accredited SSN.

Other affiliated thermal structures

Let’s not forget the other affiliated systems, including the Terme di Cervarezza (Province of Reggio Emilia), the Terme della Salvarola (in Sassuolo, in the province of Modena), Porretta Terme in the province of Bologna, the Baths Felsinee and the Terme S. Luca (always in the province of Bologna), the Terme di Castrocaro (Province of Forlì-Cesena), the Baths of Brisighella (in the province of Ravenna) and the Terme di Riolo Bagni in Riolo Terme, always in the province of Ravenna.

How to access the affiliated thermal care

To take advantage of the affiliated thermal care, it is necessary to obtain a prescription (the so -called “red recipe”) from your general practitioner or specialist. The prescription must indicate the diagnosis and type of care required. Once in possession of the prescription, it is possible to book the cycle of care at the chosen spa.

The SSN covers a 12 -day cycle of thermal care per year. There is a ticket of € 55.00, except for exemptions for certain categories (for example, disabled, retired to minimum, children under 6 years and elderly over 65 years with low family income). For more information on exemptions and access methods, it is advisable to consult the website of the thermal plant or contact the structure directly.

Convenient relaxation

The affiliated spas of Emilia-Romagna represent a precious opportunity to take care of their health, taking advantage of the therapeutic properties of thermal waters. Whether it is to relieve rheumatic pain, improve breathing or simply relax, these structures offer a wide range of treatments accessible to everyone. An opportunity not to be missed to combine well -being and beauty in one of the most fascinating regions of Italy.