Terme di Fontecchio

Città di Castello

Terme di Fontecchio

The Fontecchio Thermal Baths, located in Città di Castello, offer traditional thermal treatments and wellness services in a historical and natural setting.

  • Thermal Pool and Wellness Paths: Offering thermal pools, hydrotherapy, Kneipp bath, vascular paths, emotional showers, sauna, and Turkish bath for complete well-being.
  • Traditional Mud Therapy: Treatment with thermal mud applied at 45°C for a decontracting and therapeutic action on joint pathologies.
  • Thermal Park and Natural Springs: Thermal park with paths immersed in greenery leading to natural springs, including the famous 'Capuchin' spring.

General Information

The Fontecchio Thermal Baths, located in Città di Castello, offer a wide range of thermal treatments and wellness services in a historical and natural environment. The thermal complex is surrounded by a centuries-old park rich in natural springs, forests, and historical evidence, providing a complete wellness experience.

The thermal center features modern facilities for mud therapy, balneotherapy, hydro-massages, vascular paths, Kneipp baths, traditional and shiatsu massages, Ayurvedic massage, inhalation therapies, neuromotor rehabilitation, and physical therapies. Additionally, the new Wellness Center offers facial and body treatments, lymphatic drainage aesthetic massages, and a solarium.

The surrounding park houses the hotel facility with a restaurant, swimming pool, tennis court, life path, mini-golf, children's playground, and disco, providing a complete experience of relaxation and entertainment.

History

The Fontecchio Thermal Baths have been known since Roman times, when Pliny the Younger brought his wife Calpurnia there to maintain her beauty and grace. In 1860, the ruins of the ancient spring were rediscovered, and in 1868 construction began on the current thermal establishment, designed in Renaissance style by the Perugian architect Guglielmo Calderini.

The project by architect Calderini has given the building a neoclassical appearance, making it a historical and architectural landmark in the region. The surrounding area features a centuries-old park rich in natural springs and forests, providing an ideal environment for wellness and relaxation.

Over the years, the Fontecchio Thermal Baths have maintained their reputation as a center of excellence for thermal therapies, attracting visitors from all over Italy and abroad, thanks to the combination of tradition, history, and modern services.

Therapeutic Information on the Waters

The thermal waters of Fontecchio have been known for their therapeutic properties since Roman times. Sulfurous water, in particular, is used for mud preparation, thermal baths, and inhalation therapy, due to its high detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and skin-smoothing properties.

The thermal waters are used for hydroponic therapy and are the basis for many aesthetic and therapeutic treatments offered by the Fontecchio Thermal Baths. Specifically, sulfurous water is used for mud preparation, thermal baths, and inhalation therapy, thanks to its high detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and skin-smoothing properties.

Sulfurous water is also successfully used for inhalations and aerosols, nasal showers, and endotypic insufflations, which, combined with respiratory rehabilitation, produce significant benefits in respiratory tract ailments. All under the supervision of a healthcare consultation team, both general and specialist, who helps to identify the most appropriate therapies and follows the thermal pathway of guests step by step.

Treatments and Therapies

The Fontecchio Thermal Baths offer a wide range of thermal treatments and wellness services, including mud therapy, balneotherapy, hydro-massages, vascular paths, Kneipp baths, traditional and shiatsu massages, Ayurvedic massage, inhalation therapies, neuromotor rehabilitation, and physical therapies. The new Wellness Center offers facial and body treatments, lymphatic drainage aesthetic massages, and a solarium.

The thermal center is affiliated with the National Health System, allowing access to cycles of mud and therapeutic baths for the treatment of conditions such as osteoarthritis, extra-articular rheumatism, and rheumatic lumbar pain. Treatments are carried out with mud macerated for years in sulfurous water, transported in buckets and applied manually by specialized personnel, offering a traditional and effective therapeutic experience.

The wellness area has been designed to offer a mix of colors, lights, and music that allows guests to unwind in a relaxing environment, away from daily realities. The wellness paths include a thermal pool, hydro-massage, Kneipp bath, vascular paths, emotional showers, sauna, and Turkish bath, providing a complete experience of relaxation and regeneration.


Features

  • Thermal Pool: A pool with thermal water providing therapeutic and relaxing benefits.
  • Mud Therapy: Treatment using thermal mud to relieve joint and muscle pain.
  • Wellness Center: Facility offering a variety of services for well-being and relaxation.

Location

The spa Terme di Fontecchio is located in Città di Castello in Italia.
Indirizzo: Loc. Fontecchio, 4, 06012 Città di Castello (Umbria) - Italia

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