bed and breakfast of charme tuscany - Bed and Breakfast in Montecatini Terme, Italy

MONTECATINI TERME: EUROPE’S SPA CPITAL
Montecatini Terme, situated in Valdinievole, is one of Europe’s spa capitals. One of its most striking aspects is the large green area in the heart of the city, a spa park that covers an area of at least 460,000 sq m. The resort is famous for its ‘drink therapy’, which involves drinking the water of its spas. Other treatments include mud baths, bathing, hydrotherapy jets, physio-kinesitherapy in a thermal pool and rehabilitation therapies that lure thousands of tourists to the resort every year. Though home to only about 20,000 inhabitants, Montecatini Terme is able to accommodate at least 2,000,000 tourists every year.

The area of Montecatini has been inhabited since prehistoric times, but the first mention of Montecatini dates from 716 AD. In 1164 it was a free commune, but was later acquired by the republic of Lucca. In the 14th century its castle was besieged during the war between Florence and Lucca. The first baths were built in 1540, and in 1554 Montecatini went to the Sienese, to be subsequently destroyed in revenge by Cosimo I de Medici, first Grand Duke of Tuscany.

The recovery of Montecatini began in the 18th century, when the first bath resorts were built. In the 20th century, it became one of the most renowned spa resorts in Italy, and famous visitors included Giuseppe Verdi, Pietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Trilussa, Beniamino Gigli and Luigi Pirandello.

Today, Montecatini Terme’s waters are also used for beauty treatments and general psychophysical well being. Traditionally, spa treatments have gone hand in hand with leisure activities and shopping. The resort also has many art galleries and antique shops and is famous as the Tuscan capital of Liberty Style. Consequently, many public and private buildings boast this style, mainly courtesy the artist Galileo Chini. Some of the works of the great master can be found in the town hall, at Tettuccio, at Tamerici, in the ballroom of the Grand Hotel and La Pace.

Tourists can also avail the many sports facilities in Montecatini, such as the golf course located a few kilometers from the city, near a village called La Pievaccia. For those who prefer spectator sports, an afternoon or evening at horse racecourse of Sesana is ideal. In addition, there are tennis clubs, public swimming pools, a bocce court and a clay-shooting field. There are also many trekking and mountain bike trails in the surrounding hills.

Accommodation in Montecatini Terme is varied and of high quality. The city has 230 hotels, some of the finest of which find place on our list (www.yourwaytotuscany.com/Montecatini-Terme.htm). In addition, we also offer a selection of bed & breakfasts, and farmhouses that promote agritourism. So check it all out.

TUSCANY BED & BREAKFASTS: CATCH THE LOCAL FLAVOUR

Tuscany is paradise on earth for most Tuscans, and for several thousand tourists as well. Naturally, for a region that thrives on tourism, accommodation facilities are as varied as they are comfortable, keeping in mind the individual requirements of a traveller. And bed and breakfasts are among the most popular forms of accommodation in Tuscany, because these are largely farm-based accommodation units that give you a genuine taste of rural Tuscan life. As you probably know, Tuscany is famed for its vineyards and olive orchards, and agritourism is immensely popular among visitors. Our list of Tuscany bed & breakfasts is perfect for you to experience all the charms of Tuscany at its best.

The Tuscany bed & breakfasts that we have selected offer the best in modern comforts while retaining all their old world charm. We also provide you a direct link to the accommodation of your choice, so you can deal with the host directly. Many of our bed & breakfasts in Tuscany also host wine tasting sessions, and guests are welcome to participate, because you need not be a sommelier to appreciate good wine.

The essence of any bed & breakfast is homeliness and a family atmosphere. While we certainly guarantee those in any Tuscan bed & breakfast of our choice, you will also be treated like royalty and stay in surroundings that are best described as plush. At the Castello della Paneretta, for instance, you have five finely furnished bedrooms in the relais adjacent to the castle. The bed & breakfast is located in the Montesanto area, and is renowned for vineyards. The garden in front of the property is outstanding for its magnificent lawn bordered by green fences alternating with rose bushes and elegant statues. The ground-floor rooms host tasting sessions of the prestigious wines produced by the estate, and special dinners based on typical Tuscan dishes, carefully prepared by the family chefs.

That is merely one example of the kind of accommodation that we offer you if you choose a Tuscany bed & breakfast from our list. You will experience the delights of some excellent and typically Tuscan cooking, sample some of the world’s best wines, and live amidst some of the most beautiful landscapes to be found in Italy. What more could you ask for on a vacation to this beautiful country? For a complete list of Tuscany bed & breakfasts, please visit us without delay!

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