Terme Vulpacchio

The Vulpacchio Thermal Complex is a multifunctional facility located in a 10-hectare riverside park along the banks of the Sele River in Contursi Terme. The facility is accessible to people with disabilities due to the removal of architectural barriers and offers services such as an internal elevator, a waiting area with magazines, informational videos, and a bar service. It features indoor and outdoor thermal pools, a well-equipped picnic area, and ample parking for guests' convenience. The outdoor pools are open from June to September and include one for adults and one for children, with amenities such as umbrellas, sun loungers, showers, and a bar kiosk. The indoor pool, operational year-round, is filled with thermal water at 31°C and offers swimming and aqua gym classes for all ages. The riverside thermal park features nature trails, picnic areas, and refreshment points, making it ideal for families and nature lovers. The facility is affiliated with all A.S.L. (Local Health Authorities) in Italy, allowing access to cycles of thermal treatments recognized by the Ministry of Health.

The first chemical-physical and bacteriological analyses of Vulpacchio's mineral waters date back to February 20, 1914, conducted in the laboratories of the Public Health Ministry. These studies highlighted the therapeutic properties of the waters, recognized for their bacteriological purity and healing virtues. Over the years, the Vulpacchio Thermal Complex has expanded and modernized its services, maintaining a commitment to the care and well-being of its guests, and today it represents one of the most renowned thermal facilities in the region.

The thermal mineral water of Vulpacchio is a recognized therapeutic resource for the treatment of numerous ailments. It is indicated for arthro-rheumatic diseases, dermatological issues, peripheral circulation problems, and chronic inflammatory processes. Furthermore, it is effective for gastrointestinal, biliary, urinary, respiratory, and otorhinolaryngological disorders. Thermal medicine and the Ministry of Health recognize the applicability of the therapeutic resources of Vulpacchio mineral water for a wide range of diseases. Numerous studies have highlighted that the water possesses therapeutic properties, including diuretic, antihypertensive, and uricosuric effects, thanks to the presence of trace elements such as lithium and fluoride.

The Vulpacchio Thermal Complex offers a wide range of thermal treatments and wellness services. Among the main therapeutic treatments available are mud balneotherapy, inhalation therapies, ozonized balneotherapy, and hydrotherapy. Mud balneotherapy uses thermal mud to treat osteoarticular and muscular conditions, while inhalation therapies and hydrotherapy are indicated for respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. Ozonized balneotherapy, with a stream of thermal water rich in bubbles, reactivates blood microcirculation and treats dermatological and arthro-rheumatic conditions. Regarding treatments for well-being and beauty, the facility offers relaxing massages, draining and regenerating hydro-massage with or without ozone, and various types of massages such as manual lymphatic drainage, connective, relaxing, and shiatsu. Additionally, aqua gym, swimming, and water shiatsu classes are available, conducted by qualified personnel. The facility includes additional services such as a picnic area, a playground, a bar service, and conference rooms.