activities in Milan Archive

You may not think the middle of a city is the optimal place for an authentic therme spa, but right next to Porta Romana is an oasis in the city. It offers everything typical of a Therme Spa;  hydro-massage baths, hammam, bio saunas, turkish baths, all in a beautiful building with more beautiful outside.

Buy a one day ticket (35-46 euro) and you get access to the entire day at the spa, a light lunch and all the added necessities: bathrobe, towel, flip flops, and shower kit.

There seems to be endless Therme spas around Italy (if you want one near the lakes, head to Lago di Garda), but you don’t even have to leave the city if you want an escape. And it is clean and beautiful, not a run down city spa! Enjoy!

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This weekend as the weather returns to warm and contines through the spring and into the summer, head to the park. But go somewhere atypical in Milan. You have probably been to Parco Sempione dozens of times if not more, and the more you go the more you realize just how small it is. Giardini Publicci is just as beautiful, but even smaller. If you are up for a run, or a picnic or just a game of frisbie, get on your moto or the subway and head north.

Parco Nord is big enough where you can bicycle, run, or go for a leiserly walk without getting bored of the same scenery. You can take the yellow metro line to Zara and then the tram up Viale Fulvio Testi. It is beautiful, large and gets better and better as the years go on and the city dedicates it’s energy to making it more enjoyable for the public to use.

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This weekend marks the beginning of the Christmas markets in Milan. Up at Fiera Milano is what is known as the artisan market. L’Artigiano in Fiera is made up of hundreds id not thousands of vendors selling goods for the holiday season. You can virtually do all of your Christmas shopping here. Give yourself enough time because just browsing through all of the merchandise takes hours.
L’Artigiano in Fiera is the biggest Christmas market in Italy and one of the biggest in the world, attracting hundreds of thousands of people. It attracts international vendors to showcase their goods all at wholesale or cheaper prices. The fair is being held in Milano Fiera’s new exhibition complex of Rho because it has increased in size so much over the years.

The event began in 1996 to give hand made products in Italy centre stage. There is a separate exhibition entirely to the sector. The new “Market show” represents only Italian small producers in hopes to promote and boost their business and to showcase the wonderful small businesses of Italy.

If you are already thinking of the weekend and what you will do, perhaps think of visiting one of Milano’s outdoor pools to escape the heat. If it rains this weekend remember that July will be HOT, so keep these places in mind. Unfortunately they are not glamorous in any sense of the word, but it’s good to know that there are options besides having to drive to the coast.

Piscina Cozzi: Newly renovated in 2008, this pool is Olympic size and crowded, but the hours are extended during the summer months, so call to find the exact hours of operation.

It’s hot out but summer is so short, so it’s important to be outside as much as possible. Here are some ideas for an active weekend in Milano.

A bike ride.

With the cars and mopeds, biking may not be the safest activities, but if you can get out of the city center, than it can be an enjoyable Saturday afternoon. If you don’t own a bike, you can rent one with the bike sharing program that exists in Milano. You can find information here-

http://www.bikemi.com/
Once you have your bike, you can either just go and enjoy yourself, or you can plan a route. Use this website- http://www.piste-ciclabili.com/comune-milano -where you can find bike routes in or out of the city.

Golf

Golf club Le Rovedine- 7km outside of Milan and it is a popular course so be sure to make a reservation. The par-72 course is a definite change to city life.
website: http://www.rovedine.com/pages/golf-rov/

Address: Via Karl Marx 18, Noverasco di Opera (MI)
Public transportantion: Tram 24 then bus 99
Tel: 02 5760 6420
Hours: Mar-Nov 8am-8pm Tue-Sun. Closed 2wks Aug, 2wks Dec-Jan.
Rates: €40 Tue-Sat; €65 Sun.

Golf Club Milano- in the Park of Monza. It is a prestigious club with a luxury clubhouse and course.
website: http://www.golfclubmilano.it/

address: Viale Mulini S. Giorgio, 7 – 20052 Parco Reale di Monza

Tel. 039.303081

Golf Club Villa d’Este- opened in 1926, near Lake Como the course is hilly but tranquil and beautiful.

website: http://www.golfvilladeste.com/
address: Via Cantù, 1322030 Montorfano – CO

tel: 031 200200

Tennis

Milan has many tennis courts in the city and around the city as Milanese are quite avid tennis players. You may want to call ahead and book a session so you are guaranteed paying time. Some popular courts include:

Centro Sportivo Mario Saini – This 12 courts complex has both covered and openair courts, depending upon the season

Address: via Corelli, 136

Tel: 027561280

Tennis Club 5 Pioppi – this club has four courts that are opened throughout the year Fieri district
Address: Via Marostica,

Tel: +39 02 4035837

Mediolanum Tennis- two tennis courts, covered or open-air according to season.
Address: Via Vincenzo Monti 57/A,
Metro: Pagano/tram 19, 27 .
Tel: 02 469 0405
Hours: 9am-11pm Mon-Fri; 9am-8pm Sat, Sun.

Rates: €16-€20/hr.

Squash

If you are not into Tennis, but you want an awesome workout, pickup a different type of racket and head to the squash courts at

Vico Squash (12 courts available)
Address: Via GB Vico 38,
Metro: Sant’Agostino/bus 50, 94/tram 2, 14 .
Tel: 02 4800 2762
Hours: 7am-11pm Mon, Wed; 8.30am-11pm Tue, Thur, Fri; 10am-9pm Sat, Sun.
Rates: €50/day; membership prices vary.