Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort
5 Star*****
Localita terme, 1
53040 San Casciano dei Bagni - Tuscany

Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort
......experience the destination and feel the strong, fascinating emotions as if admiring the paintings of Tuscan artists of Ancient Times and the Renaissance: Fonteverde is located amidst the splendid scenery of the Siena hills, in San Casciano dei Bagni, Val d'Orcia. A vast natural park, crossed by the river Orcia spreading to the south of Siena. These sweet hills, with the majestic mount Amiata, where olives groves, vineyards, streams and typical clays combine in an atmosphere of magical harmony, now offer hospitality in the form of small, elegant Relais hotel.

Outside peace and nature, inside Italian styling and the art of hospitality. A medicean residence restored to its former beauty. The hotel offers 66 rooms, 7 Junior Suites and 7 Suites. Richly decorated premises with terraces overlooking fields and verdant hills. A blend of Renaissance aura and present-day comfort in a hotel where luxury engenders relaxation. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a Tuscan villa in former times, with quality furnishings and detailed decoration.

The exclusive resort was built in the 17th century by the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici amid precious hot springs whose therapeutic properties were known since ancient times. Extensive spa centre with various treatments and medical consultations as well as natural thermal hot waters, Seven swimming therapeutic pools, a holistic centre and beauty centre.

Offering wonderful views of the surrounding valley, the Restaurant Ferdinando I serves an assortment of traditional Tuscan cuisine and a selection of Italian Spa cuisine dishes. Food and wine connoisseurs will find plenty of restaurants in the local vicinity to whet their appetites.

Guests staying at Fonteverde can truly immerse themselves in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, with its charming medieval villages, vineyards and olive groves. The impressive archeological sites of Sovana and Chiusi are just a short drive from the hotel. Outdoor activities include mountain biking, walking tours and horse riding. The resort is also ideal starting point for visits to the prestigious wineries of Brunello di Montalcino and for shopping at famous Italian stylists outlets.

Fonteverde, a Spa of wellbeing amidst the Sienese hills, with rich thermal spring waters full of therapeutic gifts for the body discovered by the ancient Etruscans. Bathe in warm, restoring pools, and feel the massage of water jets that generate both tone and energy. Or choose from among the wide range of exclusive treatments created by our team of specialists and designed to unite the precious properties of thermal spa waters with manual techniques, physiotherapy and science. Complete health and beauty spa experiences for face and body: whether the aesthetic touch or entire strategies for balance and wellbeing.

Fonteverde Spa Centre, is a multi-functional complex with the most up-to-date thermal treatments, a holistic centre and beauty centre. Mineral spring spa water and mud treatments are employed for toning, contouring and relaxing the body. These are particularly effective as the treatments are composed of a rich concentration of mineral elements, which create a sense of wellbeing. Bathing in thermal waters has a delicate peeling effect on the skin which regenerates and moisturizes it, making it smooth and radiant. Aside from intensive day treatments, weekly programs are also available. There are seven pools of different sizes: a large outdoor pool connected to a smaller indoor one, a state-of-the-art Bioaquam circuit, a water gym pool, an exclusive pool for the use of hotel guests only and a pool reserved for guests' pets. The seventh is an intimate pool for balneotherapy where colors and aromas are used to create a soothing sound, known as "liquid sound'.

Savor and taste the well-being at Fonteverde:
Bathe in the hot, restorative waters of the exclusive Bioaquam Pool with its potent, innovative hydro-jets and the stunning view over the valley, abandon yourself to deep emotional relaxation with the new Harmony Therapy, pamper yourself with a perfumed Olive oil massage at the Mediterranean Spa, all of this accompanied by the delicious recipes of our Chef Luca Caiffarafà. The secrets of good Tuscan cuisine, natural ingredients with particular attention to detail combine to give tasty gourmet as well as low calorie recipes. The traditional cuisine of this corner of Tuscany offers infinite temptations, with natural ingredients and creativity also for special diets.

Care of the body and physical equilibrium accompanied by exquisite food...
Open air buffet lunch at "La Corte" restaurant
Delight your senses with the flavors and tastes of traditional Tuscan recipes and Spa cuisine.

Lunch break in the new Bioaquam Café, by the the spa pool
An inviting lounge which offers tasty and healthy express lunches like salads, carpaccio, "farro" soup and more...

Dine around...
Fonteverde's Gourmet Restaurant "Ferdinando I"
Taste the excellence of Tuscan cuisine: Natural ingredients offering refined products of indisputable quality with particular attention to detail combine to give delicious gourmet and Spa Cuisine recipes, and again... a series of typical local restaurants offering traditional Tuscan cuisine with regional ingredients like olive oil, Porcini mushrooms, Pienza cheese, Brunello wine and Chianina meat.

Guests staying at Fonteverde can truly immerse themselves in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, with its charming medieval villages, vineyards and olive groves. The impressive archaeological sites of Sovana and Chiusi are just a short drive from the hotel, and guided tours are available if pre-booked. Outdoor activities include mountain biking, walking tours, horse riding and golf at one of the nearby courses. Food and wine connoisseurs will find plenty of restaurants in the local vicinity to whet their appetites. The hotel can organize entertaining wine and food tasting. The resort is ideal as starting point for sightseeing to the charming medieval villages of the nearby area, for visits to the prestigious wineries of Brunello di Montalcino and for shopping at famous Italian stylists outlets.

Dear Diary. From the US to Fonteverde, a teen ager traveler:

In February I had the opportunity to visit Italy. In between exploring fabulous Rome and beautiful Florence, we took a train to Chiusi. When we got off the train, we were greeted and driven through the green hills of Tuscany. We pulled into the long driveway, which lead us to a spot where we could see the amazing thermal pool. When I saw the pool, my eyes almost popped out of my head. I was so excited to be at this resort and so were my feet. They needed a break from the cobblestone streets of Rome. We entered the lobby and were immediately greeted by the GM. I was traveling with my mom and her friend Gary, who is the editor of Luxury Spa Finder Magazine.

We were shown to a gorgeous suite. Fonteverde has many pools and a big spa. Although I could not have a massage since I am only ten, I experience many other neat things. I tried the Kneipp Bath. In a Kneipp Bath there are two narrow pools filled with water, one 97 degrees and the other 57 degrees. You are supposed to wade through one and then the other. The purpose of it is to get your blood circulating. I also experienced something called the Biaquam a giant pool, indoor and outdoor, and with massage jets at different parts of the pool. You turn them on and then sit on them. The purposed of the Biaquam is to massage your body. After a relaxing time in the Biaquam we went to the Salt Flotation pool, where the water is 20% salt, You are supposed to float in the pool for 20 minutes. My favorite part of the spa was the giant waterfall in the outdoor thermal pool. You can sit under the falls and feel the hot water rushing down on your back. I had a ball with mom and Gary under the falls.

The staff at Fonteverde could not have been nicer. The Italians' love kids and this resort was a great place for us to stop in between the two city tours. I hope to come back to spend more time in this area of Italy. The food, especially the pasta, is great, and I loved my visit to the thermal baths.

Rates 2008

French double                                         starting from 270 Euro

Privilege double (hill view)                     starting from 340 Euro

Privilege double (valley view)                 starting from 380 Euro

Deluxe double                                         starting from 470 Euro

Junior suite                                             starting from 570 Euro

Suite Val d'Orcia                                    starting from 900 Euro

Suite Cristina di Lorena &                     starting from 1340 Euro
Suite Eleonora da Toledo

*Rates are per night include VAT, service, & breakfast. Weekend rates higher.

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For more information or to schedule your stay please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
9425 Whispering Sands
West Olive, MI 49460
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com

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