The Resort and thermal springs
Grotta Giusti lies in the heart of Tuscany, between Florence and Lucca, and is
an elegant, early nineteenth century villa that belonged to the family of the
poet Giuseppe Giusti. The prestigious residence is surrounded by a centuries-old
park and is enriched by frescoed salons and antique furnishings, which fully preserve
the historical feel and natural charm.
Guests can make use of the large, thermal swimming pool, which has waterfalls
and hydro massage features, the new Bioaquam®, thermal course, an outside pool,
fitness centre, obstacle course,
tennis court and nearby golf club.
The medical spa extends around the thousand-year old cave, which celebrates 160
years of activity this year. The ‘eighth wonder of the world’, as the master Giuseppe
Verdi defined it, is a true, natural paradise, rich in stalactites and stalagmites,
and within which, lie crystal clear, thermal waters which envelop the guest in
a beneficial and detoxifying steam bath, thanks to their therapeutic vapours.
The thermal springs
The thermal waters from the Grotta Giusti springs belong to the bicarbonate-sulphate-calcium-magnesium
class and gush to the surface at a temperature of 34.5°C. The high concentration
of mineral salts and dissolved gases, like carbon dioxide, provides the waters
with particular, therapeutic characteristics and, in fact, many chronic and degenerative
illnesses, that affect organs and systems, benefit from these waters, such as
the musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, the skin, etcetera.
The real strength of the waters, however, lies in their capability to stimulate
by means of their unique ability to transfer heat and precious trace elements
(which they are very rich in), which are the mechanisms that oversee our health.
The delicate and complex network system that connects all the functioning parts
of the human body, including the brain, peripheral nervous system, immune system
and endocrine system, is subjected to deep stimulation by the thermal waters which
then act as modulators of the main signals which regulate proper functioning of
the body.There is mounting scientific evidence about how thermal waters, even
before working against illnesses, can prevent them and keep the body healthy for
a very long time.