Antico Borgo Di Tabiano Castello, Salsomaggiore Terme; Parma hotel

Antico Borgo Di Tabiano Castello, Salsomaggiore Terme

The Hotel Antico Borgo Di Tabiano Castello is in Salsomaggiore Terme, in Emilia-Romagna's Parma region. Set in the hills above Parma, this is a spectacular eleventh century castle - the medieval fortress commanding superb views over the hilly countryside and Po River plain below. This Salsomaggiore Terme hotel lies within medieval walls, surrounded by gardens and olive trees. There is a spa and wellness centre, swimming pool, jacuzzi, hammam and massage area.

The spa town of Salsomaggiore Terme lies some 30 kilometres west of Parma, and close to the crossing points of the ancient Via Emilia and Via Francigena roads. For two millennia, these have been the main routes across Europe, and for almost as long, these ancient roads have been trodden by pilgrims, making their way from as far as Canterbury to the 'Caput Mundi' - Rome, the 'capital of the world'. This Salsomaggiore Terme puts you at the ancient crossroads of Europe.

Salsomaggiore Terme has another major claim to fame of course. The high sodium content of its waters, drawn from holes sunk 1200 metres into the bedrock of northern Italy, has made this a popular spa town since the time of the Duchy of Marie Louise of Austria. Many smaller spa towns surround Salsomaggiore, including Salsominore and Tabiano. And since 2007, Salsomaggiore Terme has also been home to the Incontrarsi a Salsomaggiore festival - a celebration of women's health, arts, theatre and music. The town is centred on the main piazza, with very good clothes shops and a superb gelateria, famed throughout the area. There are also some excellent restaurants - Emilia-Romagna region is famed for its food. Ask at the front desk of this Salsomaggiore Terme hotel on advice on what to see and where to visit.

Rooms at this Salsomaggiore Terme hotel are double or twin, all with minibar, phone, air conditioning, bathroom with shower, and a TV. There is free WiFi internet access and the hotel has the excellent Locanda del Colle restaurant as a part of the Relais - it's famed for its culinary traditions and wine cellar.

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Double room from €120