When we found ourselves in Italy after four months of intense travel we were ready to relax and Riminiterme Spa did just the trick. It’s difficult to relax in Italy because there are so many amazing things to see and do. We want to be out every day exploring. That is why it is important to book a spa day to force yourself to relax.
So, we caught a train from Bologna, to Rimini to enjoy a day at the spa.
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Spa Riminiterme
Riminiterme is not just any spa. It is located in the picturesque coastal town of Rimini Italy located on the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea.
It is a spa set on a beautiful beach, a spa where were could turn off our brains, soak in the soothing atmosphere, and finish off with the most luxurious massage we’ve ever had. (and we’ve had a lot)
The Riminiterme spa is possibly the best spa we’ve ever been to, but we didn’t feel that way at first. While walking up from the bus stop that we caught from the train station, it didn’t look like much.
The building looks like it was built in the ’70s, and we feel that it has seen better days. Even when we went inside, we weren’t sure what to expect.
You see, Rimineterme is also a community centre and the lobby feels more like a public pool than a luxurious spa.
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Blood Pressure Check
We went up to the reception, gave our names and were promptly sent to the doctors office. I thought they’d be asking us about our aches and pains since we had a massage booked later in the day, but it was actually to check out blood pressure.
We were about to enter a lot of hot rooms and hot water, and they needed to make sure that our system could take it. That’s pretty cool. They care, they really care.
Once we had all our paperwork done, we were brought downstairs to serenity and beauty.
Entering Tranquility at Riminiterme Spa
Riminiterme Spa is completely different from the rest of the building. It’s exactly what you’d want in a spa – luxury, privacy, a million-dollar view, and beauty.
We had the entire afternoon booked at Rimini, and we had no intention of leaving one second before we were finished.
The Spa Experience at Riminiterme
We changed into our bathing suits, had a quick shower and immediately set off to enjoy peace and quiet for a few hours. I mentioned a million dollar view above, and it was difficult to pull our eyes away from the windows.
The spa is built overlooking the Adriatic Sea and a giant sandy beach that stretches for miles and miles. Kitesurfers were taking advantage of the afternoon wind and a few sunbathers were braving the early summer sin soaking up a few rays.
We laid on a lounge to take in the scene for a few minutes, but temptation gave in, and the jacuzzi was calling.
Be Sure to Arrive A Couple of Hours Before your Massage
Therapy Rooms and Hydro-Rotations
We had a couple of hours before our massage, so we decided to do 20-minute rotations in every therapy room.
Jacuzzi
We started in the jacuzzi to lay back, relax, and get our minds in ‘turn off’ mode. We barely spoke, but we felt so connected.
Sauna
It was then off to the sauna. 20 minutes of pure bliss. It was a wet sauna, so we kept pouring water over the rocks to build up steam until it became unbearable. ‘Just hold on for a few more minutes,’ we told ourselves as we took deep breaths to eventually relax in the heat.
Hot Tub
After a while, we couldn’t bare it anymore, so out we came for a quick rinse in the shower and another soak in the hot tub. We couldn’t get enough of the hot tub. The tub also looks out over the sea and if you want a view to help you stop thinking about work, this is the view for you.
Turkish Bath
It was then off to the Turkish Bath. A Turkish Bath in Turkey is an entire experience than this Turkish Bath. In Turkey there was an entire rotation of tasks.
- In Turkey, we were escorted around like on an assembly line, where we were bathed, sent to steam rooms, given a public message on a marble slab, scrubbed and hosed off, and then taken to another steam room.
This Turkish bath in Italy was simply a steam room. It was a nice steam room, though. So, we worked hard at staying inside for 20 minutes. At first, it was difficult to sit in a scorching hot steam room, but after a few deep breaths, a close of the eyes, and a little mind over matter, it felt great. We might even add this to The world’s wackiest and weird spa treatments post.
Feeling completely drained and ready to sleep, we left the steam room, had another cool shower, and went back to the hot tub – do you see a pattern here? We love the jacuzzi.
Salt Cave
So what does one do when they feel exhausted from all that heat? They go and sit in the salt cave.
What is a Salt Cave? A salt cave is a room made of salt. There is salt on the walls, salt on the floor and even the air has a salty consistency. Salt caves are believed to rejuvenate a person because of the negative ions of the salt. They are known to relieve congestion, allergies and asthma.
It also boosts immunity and the respiratory system and improves the condition of the skin. We’ve been told that a half hour in a salt cave is equivalent to the cleansing effect of a three-day fast.
We’ve been in a salt cave before and what we loved about this one was that it was warm, the last salt room we were in we needed to use a blanket to keep warm, this one had heated floors and was comfortable to sit in.
Oh yes, we could easily spend a half hour in this salt room. The staff brought us a delicious plate of fruit, and as we sat together munching on our mix of treats, we said to ourselves, ‘Life is good.’ Two Hours went by in a heartbeat.
The Massage at Riminiterme
It was time for our massage. 90 minutes of pure bliss. We had an Ayurvedic massage. It was better than what we had in India!
Hot oils, chillaxin’ music and repetitive strokes put me into a trance. I thoroughly enjoyed this massage and didn’t want it to end. I could feel any lingering stress drain away. We had a full facial too. Even Dave loved wearing a mask and having cucumbers put on his eyelids.
Relax on the Beach in Rimini
After our spa treatment we went for a walk on the beach and couldn’t believe how long the sandy coast is of Rimini. We were a fair bit from downtown, but the beach continued on forever.
I can understand why this was such a popular spot for decades for German tourists. As we walked through the town of Rimini, we said to ourselves.. “Yep, I could live here.”
Spa Riminiterme the Details
How to get to Riminiterme Spa
- Rimini is 1 hour by train from Bologna, Italy, and costs 9 Euro one way.
- From the Rimini train station, go to the bus stop and to a little stand that sells the bus tickets.
- €2 for a bus ticket to Riminiterme on Bus Number 11 – Every six minutes.
- The bus stop number of the Rimini Spa is n°34, but you can ask the driver.
Cost of Riminiterme Spa
- Massages start at €18 Euro for 15 minutes
- Day spas start at €35 Euro – Includes all of the above, plus saltwater pool, use of the beach, and more.
- For more information on Riminiterme Spa, visit their website here.
We went to Rimini while working with the Emilia Romagna Tourism Board in Bologna. Bologna is a central location to base yourself as you take day trips to other regions of the Province or Italy. Follow the Fun on Twitter at #Blogville
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Thanks for this informative blog, keep up the good work.
This really, really sounds relaxing and rejuvenating. It’s as if every single thing that you would do here in this spa would add up to the overall wellness. What better way to enjoy than travelling while getting healthy while you’re at it. We should have more spas like this one, around the world.
Sounds amazing! I’ve never heard of a salt cave, but I’d love to give that a try. I’ll have to keep watch for the opportunity to visit one!
Thanks Beth. We haven’t done salt caves enough, I think it’s best if you do a series of four to get full benefit. I’d love to be still long enough to be able to keep going back to the spa.
I feel relaxed just reading this post!
Great post. The spa looks incredible.
Thanks Jackie, it was an amazing day. We had been in Italy for only a few days at this point and the spa was much needed. It got us in the right frame of mind to start exploring again.