Montegrotto Terme - reviews of tourists. Abano and Montegrotto Terme. Therapeutic effect of therapeutic mud

Italian thermal spa Montegrotto Terme located in administrative center Padua, in the Veneto region, 49 kilometers from Venice. It is equipped in accordance with all modern requirements and meets the highest level of technical equipment, being today one of the most famous health-improving complexes Italy.

The resort area, which includes two zones, Montegrotto Terme and Abano Terme, combined into one complex, occupies a significant part of the territory, which houses several dozen hotels, each of which has a park and places to relax.

Mineral water "Abano" has many useful properties, and its composition includes substances such as salts of bromine and iodine. The water temperature is approximately +87 degrees. It is intended for the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, including diseases such as sciatica, rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, neuritis and other diseases. As a means to get rid of ailments, lymphatic drainage, hydromassage are used, ozonized and therapeutic exercises are used.

During the recovery period, patients are recommended to walk on fresh air and sports. For this purpose, dozens of tennis courts have been built on the territory of Montegrotto Terme, golf courses have been made, indoor sports arenas have been built, and special bicycle and pedestrian paths have been laid.

One of the features of the resort is healing mud, based on keeping and maturation of the medicinal preparation for a long time period. In outdoor conditions, the baths are filled with mud, and thermal water is poured into it, after which, for three years, plant microflora forms on the surface. The result is a unique drug that has a positive effect on all body functions. This technique, although time-consuming, is extremely effective.

Mud treatment procedures consist of several stages. Mud applications, body wraps, massages, swimming in the thermal pool and sunbathing, all this is usually included in the treatment program. In addition, in Montegrotto Terme there is a beauty center where you can take a skin rejuvenation course. IN last years Ayurveda and Shia Tsu are widely used. Those who wish can always participate in morning exercises conducted by an experienced instructor in the pool, in the gym or on the street.


An extensive excursion program allows you to diversify your holiday and make it richer in impressions. Just 12 kilometers from the resort area is the city of Padua, which can be reached in just 15-20 minutes by car. regular bus for just a few euros.

If you wish, you can also walk to the city on foot, devoting a couple of hours to walking through the picturesque expanses. By renting a bicycle, you can reach Padua in just half an hour. Historical and architectural landmarks such as Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, Prato della Valle And Basilica of Santa Giustina, Botanical Garden, Herb and Fruit Square, separated by the exquisite Palazzo della Ragione and others interesting places, are cultural heritage throughout the region and represent big interest for connoisseurs of beauty.

The most picturesque excursion from Montegrotto Terme is the journey to the beautiful Lake Garda located at the foot of the majestic Alps, in a basin of glacial-tectonic origin. Distance from the resort to these fabulous places is 100 kilometers, which are overcome by car or bus in about an hour and a half. Numerous hotels, campsites and small houses are located directly at the very shore of the lake, most of which, during the season, are rented out to visiting tourists as housing.

Beautiful landscapes abound high mountains rising directly from the water, and the green vegetation of the coast adds color to the surrounding landscapes. The lake area is the most big park entertainment for children in Italy - Gardaland. Several million people visit it every year, and in terms of quality and comfort, the park can be compared with the famous Disneyland Paris. Near Gardaland is an impressive aquarium, home to thousands of species of representatives sea ​​world. Also, nearby, the local water park Canevaworld is equipped. In addition to tourism, shipping and fishing are actively developed in these places.

It is worth going to Lake Garda with the whole family, for a couple of days at once, in order to have time to visit the parks and visit all the attractions, as well as swim in clearest waters this lake region. Returning to Montegrotto Terme after the excursions, you can continue the treatment in accordance with the program prescribed by the doctor.

lucky geographical location and abundance green hills provinces Euganio, makes the climate in the resort mild and stable throughout the year. In summer, when everything around is blooming and green, and the birds are chirping their cheerful melodies, the air temperature in Montegrotto Terme corresponds to the general atmosphere and varies from +25 to +32 degrees. Winters are relatively warm here.

Sub-zero temperatures are rare. Precipitation mainly falls in autumn and spring. Exquisite and varied cuisine is perfectly combined with a high level of service, and an abundance of entertainment makes the program of stay at the resort more intense. You can relax in Montegrotto Terme with the whole family and with small children, and for this it is not necessary to have any ailment. Many resort guests come here simply to relax, recover from stressful work, or undergo preventive treatment.

In the Veneto region next to another famous resort Abano Terme. Today, both resorts have literally grown together with each other and are almost indistinguishable.

Even the ancient Romans appreciated the quality of the local thermal waters. Today in the city you can see several archaeological zones associated with ancient Rome. All of them are located along the main street of the resort.

Resort attractions

Also, in Montegrotto Terme, the remains of ancient Roman terms have been preserved. One of the main tourist attractions is the so-called “ Butterfly Arch”, Botanical Garden With big amount tropical plants and the butterflies that live in it.

Also in the city you can see modern sculptures made of multi-colored glass and a new museum - which contains works of Murano glass and local archaeological finds.

Near the resort you can see. Today, the villa has fallen into disrepair, but you can take a walk through the preserved garden. From the central part of the city, where, by the way, is located a large number of all kinds of shops, you can go by bus to Padua or to the neighboring Abano Terme.

The time of the bus schedule can be found at the bus stop or in the information tourist office. Bus tickets are sold at a nearby tobacco shop. The city also has Train Station from where the train goes to and Bologna.

Montegrotto Terme on the map

Montegrotto Terme is a fashionable thermal resort in the south of the Veneto region in Italy. Known for its healing mineral waters used to treat a wide range of diseases. IN locality there is a wide network of hotels for every taste and budget.

Description

The municipality of Montegrotto Terme is a small resort town with a population of 10,000 near Padua. It is not as well known among the general public as neighboring Abano Terme. But he is well known in high society as a place for a relaxing holiday. This is a rather expensive resort, where VIP-level services are offered to eminent guests. Throughout the history of Montegrotto, many worthy people have visited: scientists, philosophers, politicians, cultural figures. Among them are Petrarch, Mozart, Goethe, members of the royal families of Europe and others.

In architectural terms, the town embodies the views of the townsfolk about the resort: cozy quiet streets, immersed in greenery; low-rise buildings in the form of expensive cottages and villas; old quarters interspersed with state-of-the-art spas and hotels. From a bird's eye view, the pools are clearly visible, reflecting the blue expanse of the sky. The romantic appearance is complemented by medieval churches and orchards.

Historical reference

Hot springs among the greenery of the magical Euganean Hills have been known since ancient Rome. Livius and Plutahr improved their health in local baths. Under Emperor Augustus, a magnificent bath complex with luxurious pools, decorated with statues and mosaic panels.

Ancient excavations in the 18th and 20th centuries have revealed numerous ruins of a large spa complex dating back to the second half of the first century BC. Particularly inspiring was the plumbing system, through the use of lifting mills that pumped water into three tanks used for bathing. Parts of other structures such as a theater and swimming pools have also been found.

Today, in the vicinity of Montegrotto Terme, there is an indoor archaeological exposition, which presents the remains of structures ancient rome:

  • Small theatre.
  • Biassidato building (appointment not determined).
  • Ancient hydraulic system.
  • Thermal pools.

Healing factors

The whole area south of Padua is resort area. Today, the natural reserve Parco Regionale dei Colli Euganei has been created in the Euganean Hills, designed to protect the unique local landscape and preserve the impeccable ecology. Uplands are remnants ancient volcano, acting 50-60 million years ago. Although active volcanic activity has long been completed, somewhere in the depths magma continues to bubble. It saturates with minerals and heats water, which under pressure breaks to the surface in the form of hot springs.

The temperature of the "mineral water" reaches +90 ° C, so before serving it is cooled in pipes and special tanks to the required values. For amplification medicinal properties spa centers use additional procedures: wraps, compresses, clay therapy. The sources contain a lot of magnesium, calcium, bromine, iodine, potassium. healing waters fight inflammation, relieve headaches, regenerate the lubricating tissue of the joints, improve cell metabolism.

There are more than 140 hotels in the commune for all groups of the population: from luxurious 5-star hotels to affordable 2-star hotels. More than 300 offers - from the owners of private real estate. An important feature is that the vast majority of them offer spa treatment services either on their own base or enter into an agreement with medical complexes.

Luxury hotels, as a rule, have spa centers with expensive modern equipment, fitness rooms, are equipped with indoor thermal baths and outdoor pools With mineral water. Procedures and treatment are carried out by specialists with a medical education, or who have undergone special training. For famous people VIP service is offered.

Attractions

Montegrotto Terme is surrounded by popular tourist centers. The lands of the nature reserve Colli Euganei begin from the western suburbs. On its territory there is an excellent infrastructure for recreation, walking and cycling.

Two kilometers to the north is located at least popular resort Abano Terme. It is known not only for its spa centers, but also for its fun nightlife. For gastronomic delights, it makes sense to go to Padua, it is 15 minutes away by car. Of course, you should not miss the opportunity to visit Venice. The city of romantics is only 45 km (less than an hour by train).

There is something to see in Montegrotto itself. First of all, it is the world's deepest 40-meter Y-40 pool, a Guinness Book record holder. It is located on the territory Hotel Terme Millepini. A glass tunnel has been laid through its thickness, from which you can observe the training of divers.

Underwater caves are equipped in the pool with a water temperature of +32...+34 °C.

Behind ancient architecture answer:

In the Museum of Artistic Glass, you can see the works of the famous Venetian glassblowers from the island of Murano.

How to get to Montegrotto Terme

The commune is located in the south of the Veneto region in the province of Padua. Upcoming international airports are:

  • Marco Polo, Venice (located 60 km);
  • Treviso (70 km);
  • Valerio Catullo Villafranca, Verona (80 km).

Laid to the city railway line from where trains depart for Padua, Venice and other cities. The local station is called Terme Euganee Abano-Montegrotto.

Perhaps it will be convenient for someone to first get to Padua, and from there take a bus (departs from the central bus station) to Montegrotto. The whole trip will take a couple of tens of minutes. Italy has a well-established car rental service. If you have a license, you can rent a car and move in any direction, guided by the navigator.

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Useful information for tourists about Montegrotto Terme in Italy - geographical position, tourism infrastructure, map, architectural features and attractions.

Montegrotto Terme - health resort, located 45 km west of Venice and 11 km from Padua and one of the ten best SPA centers in Italy, along with neighboring Abano Terme. Both of these resorts are part of the Euganean Baths - the largest thermal center in Europe.

healing springs Montegrotto Terme was known to the ancient Romans, and the name of the city in the past sounded like "Mon Egrottorum" - "mountain of sick people." Today, there are about 30 hotels with all the relevant infrastructure - swimming pools with hydromassage, saunas, gyms, beauty salons, etc. You can get to Montegrotto Terme from the airports of Venice, Treviso and Verona, as well as by train from Bologna.

Montegrotto Terme has one of the best golf centers in Europe - Golf Club Padova, founded in 1962. There are also a number of other golf courses here. international level. In addition, the resort offers tennis courts, stables and other recreational facilities.

On the territory of the Montegrotto Terme resort there is an interesting archaeological museum under open sky- in the very place where the ruins of the amphitheater and Roman baths were discovered during excavations. Also here you can visit the Butterfly House, which contains a collection of winged birds from the Amazon, Africa, India and Australia, and the Glass Art Museum with numerous works of art by masters from Murano.

From architectural structures worth paying attention to the Villa Callas of the mid-16th century, the building of the City Hall in Piazza Roma, the church of San Pietro and Sant Eliseo and the Cathedral of San Pietro e Paolo.

For a walk, it is best to go to the city park Villa Draghi, spread over an area of ​​32 hectares, or to Papa Wojtyla Park, dedicated to Pope John Paul II. There are pretty squares between Via Petrarca and Via Carducci. And next to Montegrotto Terme is located natural Park"Euganian Hills" - the first in Italian region Veneto. It was created in 1989, and includes the territory of the hills of the same name and 15 municipalities.

Between Montegrotto Terme and Abano Terme is the famous Praglia Abbey, founded by Benedictine monks in the 11th century. The tiny town of Arqua Petrarch is also located there, in which the great poet spent the last years of his life.

Each Montegrotto Terme hotel has its own thermal center, where visitors can undergo mud therapy, hydrokinetic therapy, inhalation therapy, etc. local sources shown to stimulate blood circulation, stimulate the production of endorphins, restore articular cartilage, have a cleansing effect. Inhalations can be done with sinusitis, rhinitis, laryngitis and other respiratory diseases, and mud therapy will help with arthritis and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.