tuscany vacation apartment - Apartment in Chianciano Terme, Italy

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?

HOW TO FIND THE BEST TUSCANY APARTMENT RENTALS

Tuscany is one of the finest regions of Italy, famed for its beautiful cities, gorgeous countryside, magnificent old palaces and churches, hospitable locals, excellent cuisine, and outstanding wines. The region receives hundreds of thousands of domestic and international tourists every year, and tourism is one of its largest industries. And while you, as a tourist, will find plenty to admire as you travel around the Tuscan countryside, what can you do to ensure that you stay at the best accommodations your money can buy? We have the answer, so come to us and we’ll show you the best Tuscany apartments to rent.

Imagine staying at the Casa Matilde – three wonderful rural apartments close to the village of Mercatale in the famous Chianti area (yes, the one with the world’s best wines). Casa Matilde is actually a rural house that dates back to 1200 AD, divided into three apartments, and furnished with impeccable taste. So on the one hand, while you can enjoy the charm of a medieval cottage, you will also have the benefit of a garden with barbecue, a furnished terrace, and a swimming pool.

Or take the Via di Mezzo Apartments near a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic centre of Florence. Located on the second floor of an 18th century building, the 120 sq. m apartment stands on a pleasant street in the heart of town, 150 yards from the Duomo, and 30 yards from the church of Sant’Ambrogio.

These are merely two of the many Tuscany rental apartments that you can access through us, at rates that are extremely reasonable. Besides, we offer you ultimate value for money because the apartments that we recommend are uniformly high quality, and tailor-made to suit all your requirements. We enable you to make direct contact with the owners of these apartments, and you will be able to check out each and every one of them before you decide on the Tuscany apartment that you wish to rent.

The apartments that we have selected are spread across a wide section of Tuscany, from Florence to Chianti near Florence to Siena to Pisa. So wherever you go, you can be sure that you will find the very best Tuscany rental apartments, yours for the duration of your visit. Not only will you have a pleasant stay in the choicest apartments in Tuscany, but we can also guarantee that once you have stayed in these apartments, you will want to stay nowhere else once you return to this beautiful land! For details, check out our comprehensive list of Tuscany apartments.

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