Wellness weekend at the Galatro Thermal Baths

Looking for cuddles and wellness? Nothing better than a weekend at the Galatro Thermal Baths, in the municipality of the same name in the province of Reggio Calabria.

Galatro, a small village surrounded by greenery, between the Gioia Tauro Plain and the foothills of the Aspromontane mountains, offers the wealth of two watercourses, Fermano and Metramo, and many healthy springs that flow from the mountains to give visitors their curative properties.

Let's take a closer look at the services, spa treatments and beauties of an area that is still little known but full of charm.

Galatro Thermal Baths, treatments and cures

Welcome to Galatro, one of the most beautiful thermal baths in Calabria in the countryside!

We are in a magical place, the ideal environment for those in search of relaxation and curative treatments for the whole family. The Thermal Baths of Galatro exploit the healthiness of the springs of Sant'Elia, a locality linked to the remains of an ancient Basilian monastery, which flow from a narrow gorge of Mount Livia.

The Galatro thermal complex, surrounded by greenery, is lapped by the waters of the river that flows in the immediate vicinity, instilling peace and tranquillity even during a simple walk.

Known since antiquity for their curative properties, the springs of Sant'Elia feed the Galatro Thermal Baths, which, thanks to these waters, can boast a wide variety of services, both aesthetic and health-oriented, in a comfortable environment, a true panacea for the body and spirit.

Any examples of treatment in Galatro? After a revitalising swim in the lukewarm pools, at a temperature of 37°C, you can indulge in the wellbeing of sulphur treatments (based on salty-bromine-iodine waters), which are particularly suitable for treating rheumatic, dermatological, respiratory and osteoarticular diseases with inhalations, nebulisations and vascular and joint therapies.

In addition, the valuable trace elements of the Galatro Thermal Baths are perfect for those in need of endocrine stimulation or for pain relief.

Fancy cuddling as a couple? Packages for two also include a series of massages and mud baths to share in total relaxation.

What to see and do in the surroundings

The weekend in Galatro obviously includes a visit to the small ancient village and its surroundings, with a series of nature walks in the countryside.

Galatro enjoys a panoramic view of the flourishing Rosarno Plain and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The charming old village offers a visit to the Church of San Nicola di Bari, a religious building that contains works of great value inside, such as the 18th-century central altar of the Gagini school and the 15th-century marble and alabaster sculpture of St Nicholas.

One of the places not to be missed in Galatro, intimately linked to the thermal baths, is the area of the Monastery of Sant'Elia, an ancient Basilian monastery founded by monks from the nearby settlement of Tauriana, of which a few monumental ruins escaped the 1783 earthquake.

Wonderful hiking trails lead from Galatro to both the heart of the Aspromonte National Park and the neighbouring area of the Serre Regional Park.

Among the natural points of interest not to be missed is the characteristic Montebello district, along the river valley.

The best time to treat yourself to a weekend in Galatro? All year round if you want to take advantage of the spa treatments; or on 8 September, during the Feast of Our Lady of the Mountain, when the typical Galatro dish, melangiàni chìni (stuffed aubergines), is prepared at home, as tradition dictates.