From culture to the sea
The surroundings
Anyone who has reached a good level of relaxation or has already achieved total inner peace and now feels the desire to discover, can rejoice. A seductive wealth of nature, culture, architecture and cuisine awaits you right at the doorstep.
Places of interest
Art & Culture
Just a short walk from La Mugletta, Praglia Abbey is the prelude to many other cultural wonders. From the Eremo and Rua monasteries to the castles and palaces of Castello di Este, Rocca di Monselice and Castello del Catajo to the magnificent aristocratic residences of the region. Particularly recommended: the Villa Vescovi in Torreglia, the Villa Barbarigo with its spectacular park and the Villas Selvatica and Emo. The villas of Andrea Palladio around Vicenza and the charming university city of Padua with its UNESCO World Heritage Site, medieval fresco cycles and the oldest botanical university garden in the world, as well as numerous other sights, are sure to be a highlight for art and architecture lovers.
a mecca for outdoors enthusiasts
Bike & Path
Enchanted forests, vineyards and olive groves, picturesque villages, small roads and quiet paths invite you to stroll, hike and cycle. Those who enjoy exercise will find a dense network of over 30 signposted hiking trails stretching more than 250 km (about 150 mls) in total, as well as 100 peaks to climb inside the Regional Park of the Euganean Hills. Who prefers to hop on two wheels will be rewarded with countless small and large cycle paths that wind around and over the Euganean Hills all the way to Venice, meeting the most diverse requirements. Whether by mountain bike, gravel bike or road bike. Also climate-friendly: discovering the area on horseback.
Culinary delights
Wine & Dine
For lovers of authentic products and exquisite wines, the region is a culinary paradise. Around 100 winegrowers are active in the Euganean Hills and offer wine tastings. The spectrum ranges from light sparkling wines to white wines, rosé, red wines or late harvest to dessert wines and the cultivation and processing also vary between traditional, organic or biodynamic. Not forgetting the “Olive Oil Route”, which is in no way inferior to the “Wine Route”. In addition to the liquid delicacies, the culinary aspect is not neglected. Simple trattorias, osterias and pizzerias are just as much a part of the offer as upscale and also star-studded gourmet cuisine. Just 10 km away, e.g., Massimiliano Alajmo, one of Italy’s best chefs, conjures up fantastic dishes. Last but not least, the local sagras (church festivals) offer a special opportunity to discover regional specialties and local life.
Sport & Play
Golf
If you want to slow down and take a relaxed swing, you can play a round on five golf courses or head to the driving range. All the courses are beautifully situated and cater to different levels of difficulty: Driving Range Colli Euganei in Abano Terme, Golf Club Terme di Galzignano, Golf Club della Montecchia, Golf Club Frassanelle a Rovolon and Golf Club Padova a Valsanzibio.
Spa, beach & dolce vita
and the sea …
Even the Romans knew about the healing powers of the Euganean thermal baths. Whether Abano Terme, Montegrotto, Galzignano or Battaglia Terme – if you want to top off your relaxation with a wellness day, you can visit one of the many hotels as a day guest. Cool water and dolce vita then await just 40 minutes away in the Venice lagoon. The only question here is whether it’s the sea or the Serenissima, including the Biennale, Burano, Guggenheim and Canal Grande flair, as well as many insider tips in and around the wonderful city of Venice, which we are happy to reveal to you …
