The Italian town of Sirmione, located on the southern shore of Lake Garda (Lago di Garda), is a favorite vacation spot for many travelers who come here not only to enjoy the breathtaking beauties of the Mediterranean nature, to plunge into the national color, and see centuries-old monuments of architecture, but also get a quality improvement.
Thanks to the thermal waters of healing springs, the resort has gained worldwide fame, and for many years has been incredibly popular with tourists from all over the world.
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The small town of Sirmione (its area is only 33 km2), founded during the period of the Roman Empire, received the official status of a thermal health resort only at the end of the XIX century. Although historians know for certain about the healing springs that have existed here since time immemorial. Information has been preserved proving that even the ancient Romans built lead pipes to supply unique water to the surface.
In recent history, interest in scientific research of the amazing gift of local nature appeared in 1891. Eight years later, when diving to a 20-meter depth of Lake Garda, not far from the Grottoes of Catullus, a flow of hot groundwater was discovered.
It was possible to expand the crevice in the rock by drilling a well and installing a water pipe - this was the opening of a life-giving geothermal spring, called Fonte Boiola.
Several years were required for complex engineering work. As a result, a stainless steel pipeline was built, the total length of which exceeded 300 m. In 1900, the first thermal complex officially opened in Sirmione, offering a wide range of wellness services. In the late 40s, after the end of World War II, large-scale repair work was carried out to strengthen and expand the existing complex system of water pipes, and two more geothermal wells with the same characteristics were cut as the Boyola source.
Today, the so-called Terme di Sirmione (Terme di Sirmione) is a superbly developed resort infrastructure, aimed at providing upscale relaxation and wellness. They include several treatment facilities:
- Catullo Complex (Terme Catullo);
- Spa Center Aquaria (Aquaria);
- Thermal Health Resort Virgilio (Terme Virgilio);
- Hotel complex Grand Hotel Terme;
- Hotel Sirmione e Promessi Sposi;
- Hotel Fonte Boiola.
Modern medical equipment, equipment corresponding to the latest science and technology, qualified personnel, and most importantly, the life-giving force of local sulfuric water coming from natural sources, allow us to consider Sirmione as one of the best medical and spa centers not only in Italy, but throughout Of Europe.
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Composition and healing properties of local water
An amazing gift of nature, gushing from the bowels of the earth, has a unique physico-chemical composition. The process of mineralization and enrichment with valuable trace elements occurs at a depth of about 2.5 km below sea level.
During transportation, water, the initial temperature of which is almost 70 degrees, is cooled in special tanks to 32-36. Such measures make it suitable for filling pools, bathtubs and grottoes, as well as for medical use, while the high content of hydrogen sulfide, iodine and bromine salts remains unchanged.
The National Health Service of Italy (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale - SSN) recognized hydrotherapy in Sirmione the best comprehensive tool in the prevention and treatment of the following pathologies:
- Skin diseases (psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, acne, etc.);
- Musculoskeletal disorders (arthritis, rheumatism);
- Gynecological and urological problems;
- Rhinogenic deafness;
- Pathologies of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems (thrombosis, varicose veins,
- High blood pressure, etc.);
- diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract (laryngitis, otitis media, rhinitis, sinusitis, bronchitis);
- Endocrine disorders (diabetes mellitus);
- Overweight problems.
The range of application of the healing properties of thermal water is infinitely wide: it has a powerful antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, regenerating, soothing effect, stimulates the proper functioning of the nervous system, strengthens the immune system, helps accelerate the metabolism and trigger the body's internal self-healing mechanisms.
Geothermal springs have a rejuvenating effect, help strengthen the walls of blood vessels, bone and lymphoid tissues, reduce muscle cramps, eliminate age-related changes and problems with the skin mucosa, normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, and even fight cellulite.
Sirmione healing water is an effective weapon in the fight against mental disorders (neurosis, chronic fatigue and depression) caused by accumulated stress, overstrain, and its therapeutic effect has a prolonged effect.
Thermal Complex Catullo
The oldest thermal complex of Catullo has been functioning for over 100 years, and today it successfully combines centuries-old traditions of hydrotherapy with the advanced achievements of modern medicine.
It is located in the central, historical part of the city, and is open for visits from April to October. Opening hours: from 7:00 to 13:00. On the basis of the Catullo thermal complex, three specialized departments interact, providing general strengthening, medical and cosmetic procedures:
- massage department, which also offers relaxing and rejuvenating baths, mud applications and other services aimed at preserving the beauty and youth of the body;
- ENT department specializing in the diagnosis, counseling and treatment of rhinogenic deafness;
- inhalation, for guests suffering from chronic respiratory diseases.
Preventive measures and treatment courses are prescribed by doctors, taking into account individual characteristics and the general condition of visitors.
Aquarius Spa
The modern wellness center Aquarium is open year-round; it is located next to the Catullo complex, on the shores of Lake Garda, on an area of about 1 hectare, most of which is occupied by a magnificent park. The grand opening took place in 2013.
Schedule for 2019:
from Sunday to Wednesday (inclusive) the health resort is open from 9:00 to 22:00;
Thursday - from 11:00 to 24:00;
Friday and Saturday from 9:00 to 24:00.
In addition to swimming in indoor and outdoor pools with sulfuric and fresh water, guests have at their disposal saunas, baths, a jacuzzi, salt caves, a relaxation area with music therapy, a gym equipped with modern fitness equipment, a cafe with diet food and herbal teas and a beautiful beach.
All rooms of the spa center feature interesting futuristic interiors and unusual design solutions. A variety of cosmetic and preventive procedures are also offered: inhalations, irrigation, showers, hydromassages, mud baths, body wraps and much more.
Several visiting programs have been developed that differ in duration, number and variety of services. The standard subscription, which includes a 5-hour stay in the spa, is 43 euros on weekends and 39 euros on weekdays. Children under 14 years old get a 50% discount.
Official website in Russian: www.termedisirmione.com/en/
Thermal complex Virginia
The Virgilio Thermal Center opened in 1987. It is located on the outskirts of Sirmione, in the southern part of the peninsula of the same name. The medical complex operates in summer and winter, seven days a week.
Opening hours:
weekdays - from 7:00 to 19:00;
Saturday and Sunday - from 7:00 to 13:00.
On the territory of the center there are pools with thermal water, mud therapy and balneotherapy rooms, as well as a superbly equipped kinesitherapy room (LFK). Guests are offered wellness baths, various types of showers, hydromassage, physiotherapeutic procedures. The complex consists of several specialized departments:
- Pediatric, where small visitors are diagnosed and treated;
- Department specializing in the problems of rhinogenic deafness;
- Department of diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract;
- Gynecological, where they carry out therapeutic baths and vaginal irrigation;
- The department where they deal with skin, vascular problems, pathologies of joints and bone tissues;
- Rehabilitation department specializing in the restoration of motor functions.
The complex is equipped with cutting-edge medical equipment that allows you to quickly and efficiently carry out diagnostics and treatment. Procedures are prescribed after examination by doctors, and are carried out by courses.
Hotel complex Grand Hotel Terme
Hotel Grand Hotel Terme (5 stars) is located in the central part of Sirmione.
Guests are invited to take advantage of the superbly developed medical and preventive base of the hotel, which allows you to get rest and recovery of a high European level. The hotel structure includes:
- outdoor thermal pool with relaxation area;
- Turkish and Finnish baths;
- gym;
- rooms for various types of massage and anti-aging procedures.
Many rooms have terraces and balconies with panoramic views of Lake Garda.
Hotel Sirmione e Promessi Sposi
Sirmione Hotel & Spa is rated 4 stars. The rooms offer magnificent views of the ancient Scaliger castle (Castello dei Scaligeri), as well as the marina with moored yachts.
Guests have the opportunity to receive a wide range of health and beauty services. The hotel infrastructure includes:
- Open pool;
- Massage rooms;
- Premises for therapeutic and anti-aging procedures;
- Hot tubs and Jacuzzis;
- Relaxation area;
- Finnish sauna.
Most of the procedures are performed using healing water from a Boyola spring.
Hotel Fonte Boiola
The 3-star Fonte Boiola Hotel is located in the heart of Sirmione.
The hotel has a good medical and preventive base and excellent equipment, including:
- outdoor thermal pool with hydromassage area;
- inhalation;
- rooms for anti-aging baths and mud applications;
- massage rooms;
- bath complex.
Modern medical equipment and a high-class level of staff allow guests to significantly improve their health and improve overall well-being.
For convenience, I put all the thermal springs in Sirmione on a map
