It’s always the right time for a romantic weekend with your significant other, but as the day of love draws near, the temptation to book a weekend focused on wellness and beauty at some of Italy’s spas or thermal baths becomes even more irresistible.
We’ve made a selection for you. Here are six destinations where you can indulge in luxury and the comforts of services offered, including massages, wellness treatments, and beauty rituals.
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In Tuscany, at Grotta Giusti…
At Grotta Giusti, the thermal resort located in Monsummano Terme, you can treat yourselves to a romantic break exploring Europe’s largest natural thermal cave.
Defined by Giuseppe Verdi as the eighth wonder of the world, the Grotta is divided into three areas: Paradise, Purgatory – with the Limbo pool at a medium temperature – and Inferno – which reaches 98% humidity.
Try the couple’s ritual with hot stones, a special synergy between manual massage, hot stones, vegetable and essential oils, and the sound of Tibetan bells, followed by a steam bath in the natural thermal cave.
…or at the Terme di Saturnia
At the Spa in Saturnia, in the province of Grosseto, water has been flowing for three thousand years, unique and powerful enough for ancient people to speak of taking a “holy bath” there (with an inevitable reference to the myth of Saturn for mythology enthusiasts).
Today, there is a resort around the source, immersed in the splendid Maremma countryside. Try “Together,” the 70-minute treatment for two, to be experienced together, dedicating yourselves to balance, relaxation, and couple’s energy, amidst vapors, massages, and personalized oils.
In the Dolomites at the Solea Boutique & Spa Hotel or…
Located in Fai della Paganella, it’s the perfect place to escape from everyday life. In the spa, spanning over 1500 square meters, among hot saunas, an indoor pool connected to an outdoor one with panoramic views, and relaxing massages, “duty” disappears, making space solely for your desires.
…at the Sensoria Dolomites 4*S
The refuge of Alpe di Siusi, among the woods and the UNESCO Dolomites, is the perfect romantic vacation spot.
Sensoria Dolomites offers various body and face treatments. The first is the “Signature Treatment. On Cloud n°9” for light legs and a deeply relaxed back.
For those seeking a wellness experience that intertwines ancient oriental techniques and modern methods aimed at reaching the deepest part of oneself to find the perfect balance between Yin and Yang, the hotel suggests the new sustainable wellness path “AMM & TCM Treatments” with the “Individual AMM & TCM Treatment” – meridian massage with acupuncture & traditional Chinese medicine techniques – combining massage techniques, acupuncture, brushes, and cupping, to deeply address various body issues such as migraines, inflammations, spinal problems, sciatica, and many more.
At the Rosapetra Cortina Dolomites (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
This resort overlooking the Tofane, for Valentine’s Day, offers the “Romantic Temptation” package. This experience begins by enveloping oneself in the beneficial properties of the heated pool water, the steam of the Turkish bath, and the essences of the natural materials used in the spa.
It culminates in an intense and engaging couple’s massage with aphrodisiac extracts and precious oils, stimulating chemistry and awakening the senses.
In South Tyrol, at the Bad Moos Aqua Spa Resort…
In the heart of Val Fiscalina, here’s a special experience for the couple to live in the Alpine Spa Suite. It draws inspiration from mountain tradition with a lit fireplace and hay tubs, and the Sulfur Cave, made of rock and stone. These are two of the environments that make up the Soma & Anima Spa at the Bad Moos Aqua Spa Resort.
Try “Touch me,” the ritual that starts with a mutual massage with a kassa glove and detoxifying black soap. The skin, deeply cleaned, is ready for a soft foam with coconut and sulfuric water, giving it a velvety effect. The ritual includes a delicious break with fresh fruit and popsicles prepared with sulfuric water. To conclude, a relaxing couple’s massage with warm Polynesian butter.
…or at the Terme di Merano
Among the most famous spas in Italy, the Terme di Merano have developed various proposals for Valentine’s Day. Try the Sissi Bath with Alto Adige aromas, a purifying bath with a toning effect, to be enjoyed in the imperial tub immersed in hot water. Alternatively (or the day after!), book the Pool Suite, choosing between Apple, Honey, Herbs, and Grape. Each Pool Suite is unique, with a water bed for relaxation, whirlpool, and Turkish bath, bath salts, peeling, and oils for massages.
This article first appeared on Grazia.it – Author: Michela Marra
