These were the words of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche who stayed here in 1881.

The eyes of a summer visitor are met with a genuine explosion of dazzling beauty and vitality, whose lush green countryside has earned it the name Conca di Smeraldo (The Emerald valley).

An enchanting, wholesome natural landscape, just a stone’s throw from the town, amidst the forests and meadows of the surrounding hills, in the Dolomite mountains. Everything seems perfectly created to healing and elevating both body and soul.

Recoaro is a perfect blend of stunning scenery, well-established tourism facilities and spa centres that has continued to grow for two centuries and has provided both an exceptional treatment resort and a quiet environment to many celebrities from the worlds of the art, politics and science: Giuseppe Verdi and Radetzsky, Queen Margherita of Savoia (who stayed in Recoaro in the summer 1879), Rosmini, Ponchielli, Giacomo Zanella, Lamarmora, Aleardi, Mascagni, and many other illustrious Italian and foreign guests.

In addition to the spa treatments that made it famous, today’s tourists can enjoy outings, trips and guided tours in the surrounding area to discover a landscape rich in treasures, the upholder of a precious legacy.

Springs and spa treatments

One of the most popular nearby destinations is Recoaro Mille, whose winter downhill and cross-country ski runs are ideal for all ability levels. Recoaro Mille can be reached by car or modern cable car that links Recoaro Terme to Recoaro Mille in just a few minutes.