International Symposium on Vascular Diseases - Abano Terme, Italy, 8-9-10 October 2009

About Abano

Abano Terme, the oldest and most important termal center in Europe, is located at the foot of the Euganean Hills and right in the centre of the Veneto Region. Utilized since Roman age, beneficial waters originate from rain falling in the Prealpi and Lessini Mountains above Verona and gush with a temperature of some 80°C.

The hotels are specialized in the various spa treatments: fangotherapy, balneotherapy, hydrokinetic therapy and inhalation therapy. Besides the amazing abilities to aid and restore, the thermal waters are also used in beauty treatments.

Abano Terme is framed by the Euganian Hill Park. A unique landscape rich in paths you can go along on foot or by mountain bike in order to discover a special and extraordinary area renowned for its intense colours and fragrances. The historical and artistical heritage is vast, too. Among the hills you will find monuments, villas, castles, museums, ancient abbeys and monasteries.

Venice is only one hour from Abano Terme. Venice has come to be considered as the most beautiful city in the world. It is an incredible city built on the water, made of 118 islands joined together by more than 400 bridges and separated by canals which act like streets.. You can only get around on foot or by boat.

Padua, Verona, Vicenza, Treviso are cities renowned all over the world for their art treasures. Abano is in the middle of all this, an ideal starting point in order to explore the region of Veneto and all its treasures.

In this wonderful mix of wellness&health and outdoor life, you will also be surprised to discover the excellent local cuisine, which combines delicious food and genuine wines. Seasonal herbs, vegetables, fruits, olive oils, wines, honey, cheese are only some of the peculiar products of the area.