Terme di Boario
TERME DI BOARIO IS IN THE ALPINE TOWN OF DARFO BOARIO TERME, in the
Val Camonica, of which Boario Terme is the largest frazione. The Alpi Orobie (the Bergamo Alps) can be seen in the distance, and the Adamello ski area is 37 miles away. The River Oglio, which runs through the town and valley, comes from nearby Lake Iseo. Boario Terme first became famous as a thermal spa town in the 19th century, when the advent of the railways brought people to the town to try its waters.
Walking to the Aquacharme Wellness Centre
I was acutely aware of the mountains and beautiful scenery that surrounded me. The biodiversity of the valley and the park are an important part of the centre’s wellness offer. The centre is reached through an imposing entrance of columns and a dome with an antique spring water fountain.
WHAT’S ON OFFER
Within the spa there is a beauty centre, two thermal pools, a sauna, steam rooms and sensory relaxation rooms. There are four spring waters that are used for treatments, plus a beauty range, ‘Effettopele’ (Skin Effect), made from the thermal water and its mud. Outside I went in a thermal pool which has views of the park. With jets massaging my body, the scent of trees, sunshine and alpine air, this was a relaxing yet stimulating experience.
VISITING
The Wellness Centre has a European Parkinson Therapy Centre offering daily therapy or short breaks. www.parkinsontherapy.com
A spa visit costs £21 for 2 hours; a massage is £34; and mud therapy is from £25. www.termediboario.it
ACCOMMODATION
I stayed in the centre of the town at the 4-star Hotel Rizzi Aquacharme. I had a spacious double room overlooking the town and hills. Rooms here cost from £72 a night. I ate in the hotel restaurant, Acero Rosso (the Red Maple) for dinner and breakfast. www.rizziaquacharme.it