Basilicata Health
Potenza
The Latronico Hot Springs
The well known thermal waters located in the Pollino National Park gush out at almost 900 meters elevation at a temperature of 22° C from the "Grande " spring and the "Piccola" spring. One is rich in calcium and bicarbonate, and the other sulphureous, and both contain a Certain amount of radioactivity.The Latronico Springs were already well known in early history, as can be deduced from the archaeological findings uncovered in the area.
These springs were rediscovered in the 1920's and an enterprise connected with health and well being grew up around them. In this beautiful place one can enjoy the gifts of nature and the many comforts offered by man.
Potenza
The Rapolla Hot Springs
Rapolla is located at 450 meters elevation at the foot of Vulture mountain which is volcanic in origin, 1300 meters high, and surrounded by prehistoric settlements.Under Rapolla flows an invisible river, whose origin is unknown, but whose waters absorb precious salts and reach just the right temperature. There are three springs from which mineral sulphate-alkaline and saline-bicarbonated waters gush.The first thermal spa was started by a business man in 1961 who bet on the natural resource and won. Today the spa, which has been totally renewed, is a magnificent location that attracts tourism and jobs.Rapolla is just a few kilometres from Melfi, an historic town famous for its Constitutions, promulgated in 1231 by the great sovereign Frederick II. The town is also rich in monuments.
Potenza
The Waters of Monticchio Bagni and Atella
The region around Vulture mountain, in the province of Potenza, is famous for its waters which have given life to important thermal spas in Rapolla. Atella, Monticchio and other areas have carbonic mineral waters that have been bottled. Monticchio, in the municipality of Rionero Vulture, is divided into Monticchio Laghi and Monticchio Bagni. The first is comprised of two ponds which are of volcanic origin, and the second is used exclusively as thermal waters. Atella lies on the left bank of the small River Levata, where numerous springs offer excellent water low in mineral content.
