Now that winter has truly arrived, after a rather mild Christmas, why not plan a weekend or day trip to the spa? Hot pools, Turkish baths, saunas, salt caves, massages, and plenty of relaxation. Since for some, the holidays are not yet over and there is still the Epiphany weekend, grab a pen and paper and start planning. Near Milan, there are some truly worthwhile spas where you can unwind, rejuvenate, and feel good.
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QC Terme Milano
Photo: @qcterme
Without straying too far from the city, we find the famous QC Terme, recently rebranded as QC spa of wonders. Because that’s exactly what we’re talking about: wonder. A luxury spa in the city center inside an Art Nouveau building. Heated outdoor pools in a very charming garden. Wellness programs, salt caves, a tram sauna, a unique relaxation area, and the chance to enjoy a sumptuous aperitif in your bathrobe. You can also book massages to truly rejuvenate yourself.
Where:Piazzale Medaglie D’Oro, 2 – Milan. Open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Fridays until midnight, Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to midnight, and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Take a look at the wonderful world of QC Terme onthe website; it’s not just in Milan.
Terme De Montel
Recently opened in Milan, this spa stands on the ruins of the former De Montel stables in the San Siro area. It is the largest spa complex in an Italian city (16,000 square meters) and the first green spa in Europe, with zero CO2 emissions: 10 pools, 16 massage rooms, 9 relaxation areas, 4 saunas, a steam bath, and a large Hammam. A paradise. In addition to a refined bistro restaurant, there is a café,lounge bar, and garden bar. We couldn’t ask for anything closer to Milan.
Where: Via Achille, 6
Monday to Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – midnight
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Qc Terme San Pellegrino
Still within the Qc Terme family, near Milan we find an exceptional spa facility in San Pellegrino. Housed in a building of extraordinary beauty, QC Terme di San Pellegrino offers whirlpool baths, a Kneipp course, waterfalls, saunas, and relaxation rooms in a dreamlike setting. The building resembles a fairytale castle, with an interior resplendent with red velvet and ceiling frescoes. Truly spectacular.
Where: Viale della Vittoria, 53 San Pellegrino Terme BG. Open every day from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. On weekends until midnight.
QC Termegarda
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Now we move to the Lake Garda area, where we find another QC Terme spa near Milan. If you haven’t figured it out yet, QC is synonymous with elegance, luxury, and refinement. Whichever QC you go to, you are sure to find the best and enjoy a memorable experience. QC Termegarda is not only a spa but also a golf resort, in case you are interested in this activity. Surrounding you are acres and acres of perfect, shiny green lawns. A true oasis within a 15th-century Renaissance residence that is also a 5-star hotel.
Where: Via Arzaga, 1 Calvagese della Riviera BS.
Cascina Caremma
Photo: Facebook / Cascina Caremma outdoor pool – constant temperature of 30 degrees
For a change of scenery and reality, we move to Besate, where we find a wonderful farmhouse, Cascina Caremma. An enchanting and bucolic place less than an hour from Milan that offers everything you could wish for. A 4-star hotel, organic farm, and superb wellness center created from the old barn spaces. It is a spa that blends perfectly with the surrounding nature. The view encompasses 360° of the historic vineyard and, beyond that, the woods of the Ticino park. Just you and the farm animals. What could be more relaxing than that?
Where: Via Cascina Caremma, 2 Besate MI
Monticello SPA
Photo: Monticello SPA
A timeless place, where nature and silence welcome you in a pleasant embrace. As we read on the website: 5,000 square meters dedicated to relaxation enclosed in a modern structure. Seven indoor and outdoor pools, 17 sensory environments where you can experience warmth and heat, 15 Wellness Ceremonies, over 40 types of massages and body treatments using exclusive, high-quality products, and 1,000 square meters dedicated to fitness and physical well-being. Immersed in the greenery of Brianza, Monticello SPA is the ideal place to recharge and rebalance your inner self.
Where: Via S. Michele, 16D Monticello LC
GardaThermalPark of Villa dei Cedri
Photo: https://www.villadeicedri.it/
Another place worth mentioning among the spas near Milan is Colà, a town in the province of Verona. It’s not exactly close, but it’s not that far either. Perfect for a weekend getaway. This place is incredible. A thermal park with pools of natural thermal water that flows from two aquifers 200 and 160 meters deep in the middle of a 13-hectare park with rare plants and huge thousand-year-old cedars. Amazing. The interesting thing is the quality of the water. Very healthy, with a fairly high pH of around 7.9, which has anti-inflammatory effects. Immersing yourself here not only relaxes the mind but is good for the whole body. There is also a hotel where you can stay.
Where: Piazza di Sopra, 4 Colà VR. Open every day from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and days before holidays until 1 a.m.
QC Terme Bormio
Among the spas fairly close to Milan, even if it takes a full three hours to get there, we recommend another facility belonging to the QC family, the one in Bormio. If you are looking for wellness and breathtaking natural views, you must come here. In the heart of Alta Valtellina, you can immerse yourself in the hot pools of the thermal baths while enjoying unique natural surroundings. Snow-capped peaks and pure air. In addition to a wide range of services and the luxury that only QC can offer its customers.
Where: SS38, Valdidentro SO
Splash&Spa
Photo: Facebook / Splash e Spa Tamaro
This facility is located outside Milan, in Rivera, Switzerland, an hour and a half away by car. Splash&Spa is not only a spa but also one of Europe’s best water parks, offering a range of adrenaline-fueled attractions. However, if you want to relax, Splash&Spa offers moments of pure relaxation in its elegant spa, where you can find saunas, salt caves, massages, Hammam rituals, clay treatments, iodine salt baths, snow caves, and much more.
And if you get hungry, don’t worry, as the restaurant and pool bar can satisfy any appetite. What’s more, the panoramic terrace allows you to enjoy a breathtaking view while sipping a drink and nibbling on something or simply relaxing in the water or on a deckchair.The park is open every day, 365 days a year, from 11 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
