Galatro

Galatro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 60km southwest of Catanzaro and about 60km northeast of Reggio Calabria. As of 31 December 2004 it had a population of 2,077 and an area of 50.5km2.Located in a very beautiful area of Calabria, it is home to a renowned Spa where treatments are carried out. Galatro's origin can be ascribed to the medieval period, and over the centuries it was repeatedly destroyed by violent earthquakes (the last that of 1906). The economy is primarily driven by the exploitation of hot spring, although there are many farms and a few small industries. San Nicola di Bari, celebrated on December 6, is the patron saint of Galatro.The history of terme di Sant'Elia is linked to various monastic orders that, from the 8th to the 18th century, occupied with the care of the sick using the spring water that they knew and appreciated the therapeutic properties. The first spa was started at the end of 1800.Type of mineral waters: Sulphur water-iodic-saltyListed diseases: Otorhinolaryngological Diseases and respiratory tract Gynecological diseases Rheumatic diseases Skin diseases The water (37 °C) are sulphurous-salty-iodine indicated for the treatment of diseases, inflammatory Arthro, otorhinolaryngological, gynaecological, dermatological and respiratory. The treatments include baths, mud baths, inhalations, irrigations. The spa complex is gearing up for an aesthetic and functional rehabilitation. The resort is situated at the foot of the Sila and just a few kilometres from the Tyrrhenian coast: natural environment, for sure charm, guarantees a pleasant and restful stay.