Chianciano Terme: FOR WARMTH & WELLNESS
Situated more than 500m above sea level, the celebrated Tuscan spa resort of Chianciano Terme is inextricably linked to the Italian (well, ancient Roman, more like) concept of benessere. In simple terms, this means well being and that is what visitors to Chianciano Terme look for in it numerous spas and wonderful climate. In fact, Chianciano Terme can trace its history back to the 5th century BC and the Etruscans, who built a temple dedicated to the god of good health where the newer quarter of Chianciano (the Terme section) stands today.
Rapidly developing into one of Tuscany’s more popular tourist destinations, Chianciano Terme lures travellers with its spas, natural parks and high-quality accommodation facilities. The mineral water at Chianciano is enriched with healing elements, as the world knows, but the resort also offers plenty in the way of natural beauty. Surrounded by hills with woods of oak, beech wood, ilex and chestnut, blessed with a mild climate and healthy environment, Chianciano Terme boasts large amounts of greenery spread across its spa parks, public gardens, villas and hotels.
With over 250 hotels, Chianciano can accommodate plenty of tourists, no matter what their budgets. The resort is also the starting point for excursions to the gorgeous surrounding locations like Pienza, Montepulciano, Sarteano, Chiusi, Cetona, San Casciano dei Bagni, Sinalunga, Torrita de Siena and Trequanda. Also fairly close by are Italy's famed tourist destinations of Siena, Florence, Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto, Viterbo and Rome.
But of course, the chief attractions of Chianciano are its spas, which are reputed to cleanse the liver by increasing bile secretion. That Chianciano’s water had miraculous healing powers became well known during Roman times, when the Emperor Horace visited the area on the advice of his physician in the 1st century BC. With their ritualistic fondness for baths, the Romans built luxurious villas near the thermal springs.
Today, Chianciano Terme comprises two distinct areas: Chianciano Vecchia (the ancient quarter) is located atop a small hill. The Porta Rivellini, a fine Renaissance structure, is the main gateway into the town at the end of the Via Dante. The modern quarter or Terme, centred round the thermal springs, stretches northward along the Vale della Liberta towards the older city.
The Terme section has acquired a reputation as one of Europe’s finest health resorts, and houses such spas as Acqua Santa, Acqua Fucoli, Acqua Silene, Acqua Santissima, and Acqua Sant’Elena. Chianciano’s best hotels are also located in the Terme section, and we have all the low-down on Chianciano accommodation right here. Would you care for a visit?
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RESIDENCES IN TUSCANY: YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARADISE
Okay, how does this sound: 10 elegant apartments offering a luxurious, timeless taste of Tuscan country life. Pretty gardens, a large swimming pool and delightful views of the ancient city of Cortona... Residence Il Casale offers guests a rare opportunity to sample the lifestyle and opulence of the Renaissance nobility in eastern Tuscany. This is a marvellously well-preserved 16th century structure that looks out towards the towers and churches that pierce the Cortona skyline. The 10 vacation apartments are dominated by the original building with its stone tower, wide balcony and external staircase.
You think we’re rambling? Well, not really, because we offer you the choicest Tuscany vacation residences for your sojourn to one of the world’s most beautiful holiday destinations, and we assure you that the description in the last paragraph is only a sampler of the kind of Tuscany residences that we can offer you. All you need to do is visit us and go through our list of the best residences in Tuscany, any of which can be your vacation home. We enable you to speak to the owners of these beautiful properties direct, and you can make your own arrangements thereafter. All we do is act as facilitators, and once you experience our services, you will agree that approaching us for help is a good way to begin your trip to Tuscany.
And in case you thought we were limited to a single region of Tuscany, here’s one more sampler: Located in Venturina Terme (Campiglia Marittima) province of Livorno, the Residence Le Corti Del Sole is the perfect location to enjoy your holiday and devote your time to the various thermal springs in and around the area. Near the Residence are the Costa Degli Etruschi, Elba Isle, and within easy reach lie important cities like Pisa, Siena and Florence. It’s also an ideal starting point to visit the lovely cities of Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci, Suvereto and Campiglia.
As is obvious, then, we can offer you residences in all parts of Tuscany, and would invite you to visit us without further ado. Without exception, the residences that we have chosen for you are perfectly located to offer tourists every modern facility, as well as allow them to soak in the delightful ambience of old world Tuscany. Still not convinced? Maybe you should just check us out then.
