Since Roman times, the entire Gulf of Naples has been famous for its air quality, fertile land and its waters. And Ischia, in particular, has always been abundant in its hot springs. Everybody can enjoy its beneficial effects of this gift from Mother Nature, and the thermal centre adjoining the Hotel San Lorenzo is recognized by the Italian National Health Service.
The area on which the hotel’s adjoining Thermal Complex sits, dubbed "Stufe di San Lorenzo" - the “Stoves of San Lorenzo” - on account of the fumaroles found there, has been famous since 1580 when the local populace would go there to cure their aches and pains or to stave off seasonal illnesses. Scientific studies have shown that the water from the San Lorenzo hot spring have had significantly better effects relative to the island’s other hot springs. The ancient Stufe di San Lorenzo are globally unique for the quality of their steam and for being the most complete island thermal complex because they link the saunas (or stoves) to mud baths.
The purifying and detoxifying effect, the benefits on the respiratory system, muscle relaxation, are down to the hot and humid climate within the grottos. Treatments are always personalized, with stays in the grotto of up to 15 minutes as agreed by the doctor, to rediscover the right balance and wellbeing with the highest safety.
