The Euganean Hills:
The Euganean Hills that cover the South-west part of the Province of Padua look like a green oasis that breaks the flatness of the Venetian Plain. The Regional Park has been established since 1989 and covers now more than 18,000 hectares. The park protects the natural, historical and environmental features of the Euganean Hills territory. The position favors naturalistic walks, cultural itineraries with cities of art so close by, and tourist destinations to the spa centres of Abano and Montegrotto Terme. The basin of the Euganean Hills offers everything for tourists seeking a holiday full, healthy, in relaxing places and with many opportunities. Set among the wonders of Padua, Venice, Verona, Vicenza and Treviso, the Euganean area offers visitors the opportunity to appreciate the natural and architectural wonders of Venice. Tourism Euganean Hills is made of NATURE, sport and outdoor occasions. The spa area is one of the most famous in Europe.
The surroundings:
PADUA is 15 km from the farm. A town of great cultural and artistic tradition, rich in important monuments, such as Saint Anthony Church, the Bò, the Scrovegni Chapel and Café Pedrocchi
VENICE is only 40 km away; it is the most well-known city of art whose beauty will make your holiday unforgettable.
VICENZA is 30 km away. The city is part of the “World Heritage List” of UNESCO. It is known for the Olympic theatre, and the villas in the countryside built by PALLADIO, one of the most celebrated architects in the world.
VERONA: It is more or less one hour by car from the farm. It is the city of the Roman Arena, the largest Opera theatre in the world. It is also the city of ROMEO and JULIET, the unforgettable characters of SHAKESPEARE’s play. In Verona, there is also one the most important historical gardens of the Italian Renaissance : the “GIARDINO GIUSTI”. It is the ideal city for romantic walks and pleasant stops in wonderful squares. LAKE GARDA is at an easy reach.
Abano Terme Spa:
Abano Terme is the oldest and most important spa in Europe. Delightfully sighted at the foot of the Euganean Hills it is right in the centre of the region of Veneto. The city where nowadays about 18,000 people live has developed along the Viale delle Terme, the main road that links the city's historical area to the thermal one, where there are the hot springs of Montirone and the oldest spa hotels: Todeschini, Orologio and Trieste Victoria. As a visitor you will be struck by the elegance of the city: its new buildings surrounded by public and private gardens, colourful flower beds, squares, fountains, parks, and wide streets. All of which make it a city-garden.
Give yourself up to the caresses of the spa waters, let a feeling of complete relax envelope you, you'll discover yourself and all your vital energy again! Dive in one of Abano's 200 swimming pools, all the tension will gently melt away leaving you with a pleasant feeling of wellbeing.
Golf:
The Montecchia Golf Club is the ideal place to discover the pleasure of the perfect swing. Located in one of the most delightful parts of Veneto, near the famous SPA town of Abano and the artistic beauties of Padua, it boasts a splendid 27 hole course extending around the old Castle and the 16th century Villa belonging to the Counts Emo Capodilista.
The large outdoor swimming pool is the ideal place after a game or just spend a few hours in complete relaxation.
Elegant and welcoming, the club house is in an old converted tobacco-drying. It offers members a snack bar, an excellent restaurant, a billiard room and sauna.
There are also three rooms available for meetings, gala dinners, receptions and cocktails.
www.golfmontecchia.it
You could find also Golf Le Frassanelle e Golf Padua.
Other Activities:
Wellness and Beauty at Abano and Montegrotto Spa, City sightseen
