Mercury, protector of the travellers, invites you to discover the city of Abano Terme, known since Roman age for the beneficial effects of its water and mud, as you can learn by visiting the archaeological remains in the territory. The Euganean Hills is a natural territory that is rich in paths which are ideal for walks, horse rides or mountain-bike excursions. As for golf lovers, you can try three different golf courses surrounded by the view of the Hills:

• Golf Club La Montecchia, 27 holes, located in the estate of the counts Emo Capodilista in Selvazzano Dentro;

• Golf Club Le Frassanelle, 18 holes, located in the park of Villa Papafava (designed by Jappelli) in the town of Rovolon;

• Golf Club Padova, 27 holes, located in the heart of the Euganean Hills in Valsanzibio in Galzignano Terme.

The Euganean Hills also hide the real jewels of art, like the numerous patrician villas built during the age of the ‘Most Serene Republic of Venice’ and the cordial medieval villages: Arquà Petrarca is definitely the most striking among them. There are also the monumental centres of faith like Praglia Abbey and its magnificent library as well as the Rua Mountain Hermitage.