Hotels Merano

Merano is a beautiful area in the very north of Italy known for its mild climate, vast array of rare flora and fauna and its famous health springs. The area is situated just south of a mountain range, which protects it from cold winds; the Merano basin is an oasis of rare plants and flowers and the soil contains a particular radioactive content that has produced this strange selection of vegetation. The climate of the entire area has a healthful effect and, since the discovery of springs in the area, Merano has developed as a health resort destination. The town is the second largest in the Italian region of South Tyrol. This is also an area littered with castles and 52 are scattered around the surrounding area, some used as museums and others remain private homes. Merano has a long and intimate history with its Germanic neighbors and just over 50% of the population is German speaking, reflecting this city's mixed heritage. The hotels Merano has offer the chance to experience this unique and idyllic culture in comfort and ease.

There is a selection of things to do with your days when staying in one of the hotels Merano offers; the Thermal Spa center was opened in the 1970's and provides a vast selection of curative treatments as well as an indoor swimming pool filled with local thermal water which has a natural curative effect. There is a selection of other activities in this area though, from winter sports, to visiting one of the world's most beautiful race courses. The spectacular sight of the Grand Premium steeple-chase takes place every September at the city's surprisingly picturesque racecourse and the race has some very high stakes placed on it. There is a selection of sporting facilities on offer in the area with several open-air swimming pools, covered tennis courts and a local mini-golf course. The river Passiro flows through the center of town and is often chosen to host international slalom and down-hill canoe races; the river has hosted several world class events including, most recently, the 1983 World Championship competitions. There are also fantastic winter sporting facilities nearby, with good ski runs locally and the Senales Valley, a permanent glacier and snow field, less than an hour away by car, providing year round skiing facilities.

The hotels Merano has on offer provide a selection of luxurious facilities, from large comfortable rooms, beautiful views and access to spa and sports facilities as well as access to the hotel restaurant and the freshly baked produce available there. If you happen to go at a particular time of year too, your visit may coincide with one of the many festivals in Merano. Tradition and folk lore is still an important part of the everyday lives of the people of Merano and there are weekly evenings involving singing and dancing and locals dressed in traditional costume. Every second Sunday in October, the town celebrates the Grape Harvest with a procession through the town and displays of various traditional costumes and there are also various horse racing events that take place during the year, including one on Easter Monday when a special race for amateur local riders is held.

Up until the 13th century Merano was little more than a village at the foot of Mount St. Benedetto but in the Middle Ages it was developed and the area came to be governed by the powerful Tirol family until the line ended and the town was handed over the Hapsburg family. Originally the capital of Tyrol and the seat of the ruling family, Merano is surrounded by medieval walls and home to a selection of grand establishments, however, from the 15th century Merano's importance began to decline until finally the capital was moved to Innsbruck and even the local mint was relocated to the new capital. In the 1930's the mild climate, lush vegetation and beautiful views had begun to earn the town a reputation as a particularly good health resort and a selection of European nobility and aristocrats began to regularly descend on the area. The Austrian Empress Elisabeth especially, particularly enjoyed holidaying in Merano and there is even a statue dedicated to her in one of the city's beautiful parks. This is nowadays a beautiful and restful city that offers spa facilities as well as various local activities. Merano is the perfect place to escape to.

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