Getting to spend a day at the elegant, romantic QC Terme San Pellegrino spa , with a view of the majestic Italian Alps, is a real treat. Located in the middle of the green Brembana valley in Lombardy, this refined spa resort combines gorgeous natural surroundings, historic Art Nouveau buildings and luxurious treatments. These thermal springs were popular since ancient times.
Rumour has it that even Leonardo Da Vinci was a fan. After all, who am I to doubt Leonardo Da Vinci, right? Within an impressive space of 6, sq. From jacuzzi pools to Japanese baths, steam rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, man-made indoor waterfalls, massages, beauty treatments, aromatherapy sessions and much more.
Furthermore, the spa is conveniently close to Bergamo and its international airport. It is also not far from Milan either, which is ideal for a day trip. Even physicians would prescribe it as medicine for various illnesses. They would even mention specific quantities for patients to drink. As time passed, people started bathing in the thermal water instead of drinking it. Eventually, at the start of the 20th century, San Pellegrino Terme became very popular with the European aristocracy.
In fact, in , the town got its very own luxury hotel and casino, to please its high-profile guests. However, these days the casino belongs to the town of San Pellegrino and hosts official events.
Moreover, with its rich Art Nouveau decor, it is also a popular venue for wedding celebrations. With this in mind, thermal waters are the main focus of most treatments. However, the spa also puts an emphasis on aromatherapy, with fragrance oil burners in every corner. So much so, that there is a whole room dedicated to the sense of smell. In other words, there is a pillar for each of the four seasons and each one has a different fragrance.
