The Thermal Water of Montegrotto: History and Healing Properties

The Thermal Water of Montegrotto: History and Healing Properties

Montegrotto Terme, located in the heart of the Euganean Hills, is one of Italy's most renowned spa resorts, famous for its unique thermal waters. These waters, rich in minerals and with a temperature reaching 87°C, gush from extraordinary depths, offering extraordinary therapeutic properties.

A Millenary History

The fortune of these thermal waters began in 49 B.C. when present-day Abano Terme and Montegrotto Terme became part of the Roman Empire (nearby Padua already was). During this period, major Roman figures such as Pliny and Livy arrived at the two spa stations and praised the beneficial properties of these waters, making them famous throughout the Empire. After a dark period due to barbarian invasions, the Euganean spas were abandoned. Later, thanks to the Serenissima, which carried out some reclamation work, the spas resumed their activity. In the same period, many Paduan and Venetian nobles chose this location for their vacations, building luxurious villas, true jewels that can still be visited and enjoyed today from an artistic perspective. From that period onwards, the Euganean spas have maintained their high reputation even during other difficult historical periods.

Where are the thermal waters of the Euganean Hills born?

The water tables present in the Euganean Hills basin originate in the Lessini Mountains, in the Pre-Alps, and after an underground journey of about 100 kilometers carried out over a period of between 25 and 30 years, they reach the surface at a temperature of about 87 degrees.

Unique Healing Properties

The thermal water of Montegrotto is classified as hyperthermal bromine-iodine salt water, with a fixed residue at 180° of 5-6 grams of dissolved salts per liter. This composition gives it anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and decongestant properties, making it particularly effective in treating joint, muscular, and respiratory pathologies. Furthermore, thermal water promotes cellular regeneration and muscle relaxation, contributing to a general state of well-being.

Treatments Offered

The thermal facilities of Montegrotto offer a wide range of treatments based on thermal water, including:

• Balneotherapy: immersion in thermal pools at different temperatures, ideal for muscle relaxation and improving blood circulation.

• Inhalations: breathing thermal vapors for the treatment of respiratory disorders such as bronchitis and sinusitis.

• Mud therapy: application of thermal muds enriched with minerals, useful for relieving joint and muscle pain.

Why Choose Casa Luna in Montegrotto

Casa Luna, located in the heart of Montegrotto Terme, offers a welcoming and relaxing environment, ideal for those who wish to benefit from the therapeutic properties of the thermal waters. Its strategic location allows easy access to the main thermal facilities in the area, ensuring a stay dedicated to well-being and tranquility.

FAQ

• What is the temperature of the thermal water in Montegrotto? The water surfaces at a temperature of about 87°C after a long underground journey.

• How long does the underground water journey last? The water takes between 25 and 30 years to travel the 100 km from the Lessini Mountains to the Euganean Hills.

• What are the chemical properties of the water? It is classified as hyperthermal bromine-iodine salt water, rich in healing minerals.

Read our pillar article: The Science of Well-being: Why the Euganean Spas Truly Heal

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