Guide to Montecatini

"If you believe (and who doesn't?) that holidays are all about pampering yourself, treating yourself to a little luxury, giving yourself the time to recuperate - you should definitely visit Montecatini."

This famous spa town has devoted itself to pampering - and it does it with style. The therapeutic Terme Tettuccio spa is perhaps the most renowned – a reputation it most definitely deserves. Think spectacular fountains, huge marble pools and oddles of mineral-rich, naturally warm, thermal spring water. Spend even just five minutes here and you'll be so relaxed you'll be able to drift straight off with your eyes closed - day-dreaming perhaps about the nymphs that frolick across the art deco tiles in the pool chamber. It's the picture of elegance, but it certainly doesn't overshadow the town – far from it, Montecantini is every bit as stylish. Montecatini rose to fame in the 19th century when 'taking the waters' - spa bathing in therapeutic hot springs – became fashionable amongst the gentry. And the town reflects the style of the period. Refined, Liberty-style buildings. Wide boulevards. And tree-lined avenues show off a series of carefully manicured gardens. It's the perfect setting for the afternoon concerts which are held within the pseudo-medieval facade of Terme Torretta. But if you're looking to venture further a field, the local funicular railway will transport you - inch by inch it seems - up the hillside to the ancient, fortified village of Montecatini Alto. Heights not for you? Simply indulge yourself in the restaurants, bars, antique shops and boutiques that quietly demand attention in the town's main square. Go on… pamper yourself - come to Montecatini.

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