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Unique and immersive experiences

Experiences

A journey among culture, traditions and relax

We believe that life should be felt with the heart, lived fully. For this reason, we want to welcome and enrich our guests with wonderful experiences.

Contact our staff to experience unique adventures: from a boat trip in the evocative poetry of the Cinque Terre to a helicopter tour over the majestic Apuan Alps, from exclusive dinners in the incredible natural setting of the medieval tower to trekking or visits to art cities.

The extraordinary experiences you can enjoy at Castel dell'Aquila encompass culture, tradition, history, gastronomy, relaxation, and silence. A unique, precious, and rare place between luxury and simplicity, with hushed atmospheres and exclusivity.

Food and wine experiences
Medieval hall

In the castle's marvellous medieval hall, made of ancient wood and stone beams and so fascinating in its complex simplicity, you can taste the products of Lunigiana's millenary food and wine tradition with breakfasts, lunches and dinners, part of an unmissable cultural experience of our wonderful territory.

Lunigiana culinary experiences

Dining at Castel dell'Aquila is an extraordinary moment: the stars, the candlelight, the stone help create a magical atmosphere. The dishes are simple but captivating thanks to the ancient traditional Lunigiana flavours. From testartoli al pesto to ravioli, from linguine to stewed game, from tagliata to the most delicious desserts. Every day you can enjoy an authentic culinary experience thanks to our dishes, prepared in respect of tradition and typical recipes, with herbs found in the woods for an experience in the gastronomic past of this land so rich in history.

Dinner with private chef

In a place where every detail is lovingly taken care of and every moment is an experience to be lived together, you can immerse yourself in a fascinating culinary journey. Let the magic wash over you as you savour our proposals in a romantic and relaxing atmosphere. Treat yourself to the luxury of an exclusive moment, where location and food become an expression of love and time stands still.

Aperitifs

In the marvellous hanging garden of Castel dell'Aquila suspended, as if on a cloud in the sky, you can experience an aperitif that has no equal, immersed in a dreamlike atmosphere amidst breathtaking panoramas, torches, lanterns and candles illuminating the night. The imposing stone wall of the castle, the huge brazier, and the horizon silhouetted towards infinity with the blue of the sky, which gradually turns red, provide the backdrop for an unforgettable evening to share with loved ones.

Picnics and snacks in the forest

With transport by small train from the village, free access to the park and the castle by reservation. Wicker baskets, embroidered tablecloths, typical Lunigiana products ranging from herb cakes to marvellous local cured meats, from authentic Apuan cheeses to bread baked in a 15th-century wood-burning oven that is still in perfect working order, and the typical focaccette baked in the ‘testi’, the ‘sgabei’ and the fresh Vermentino di Luni wine as a corollary surrounded by uncontaminated nature among hundreds of olive trees, with fragrant lavender and luxuriant broom lying among the hay bales to breathe in a magical and timeless place that offers endless emotions.

Exciting experiences
The park of wonders

The energetic pyramid, the emotional labyrinth, the Tibetan stupa, the holistic garden, the Zen garden, the reclining Buddha, the Alpaca walks, the hearts, the squirrel garden, the giant benches, the pedagogical and motivational signs, the hand suspended in the void, the mirador with the moon and stars, the tables in the forest, are just a small part of what you can discover in the Castel dell'Aquila park for an unforgettable experience in the Park of Wonders.

Butterflies, hearts and magic

Butterflies, hearts, fairies, hidden books, hammocks, swings, dream catchers, alpacas, statues, zen gardens and fountains make it a magical place that inspires and leads us to the centre of ourselves, between introspection and fun. A fairytale place where surprise is always just around the corner, ready to amaze us with an endless series of magic and attractions to leave us breathless.

Candle night

At Castel dell'Aquila, the night is transformed into a marvellous enchantment of candles and stars illuminating the ancient stone walls in an atmosphere of pure beauty and romance. This is the moment when candlelight takes the place of sunset, providing an unforgettable spectacle and creating a magical and romantic experience to be shared with those you love.

Watching the stars

Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the night on the terrace suspended in the sky, where our telescope will allow you to explore the wonders of the firmament suspended in this miracle of a blue planet that welcomes us under one sky. Be fascinated by the beauty and grandeur of the universe.

Romantic experiences
Romantic paths

In the immense park of holm oaks, oaks, chestnut trees and olive trees, the paths wind their way sinuously, providing constant excitement and surprises that inspire everyone in a different way. Butterflies, hearts, fairies, hidden books, hammocks, swings, dream catchers, statues, zen gardens and fountains create a magical place that inspires and leads to the centre of ourselves, between introspection and fun.

Room with petals and balloons

To celebrate a special event, you can have your room decorated with flower petals and romantic balloons, turning a special moment into an unforgettable experience. Let yourself be enveloped by the delicacy of the petals adorning every corner, creating an ambience of pure magic and romance.

Private whirlpool

Immerse yourself in an oasis of relaxation and romance in our private whirlpool decorated with flower petals and suspended in the woods. Treat yourself to the luxury of an unforgettable experience, dedicated to your love.

Private pool

Immerse yourself in an oasis of relaxation and romance in our whirlpool, suspended in the woods between lavender and broom. Treat yourself to the luxury of an unforgettable experience. On request: decorations with flower petals and personalised surprises. Make this experience an unforgettable memory: book today!

Wellness experiences
Wellness path

Indulge in a feeling of total well-being as you surrender to the skilled hands of our experienced therapists on a journey of pure indulgence and pleasure. Welcome to a haven of peace and serenity in the tranquillity of an environment where the soothing atmosphere will totally envelop you. Take a break from everyday tensions with a regenerating massage, experience a unique moment suspended in the woods and whirlpools lost amidst the lavender and broom.

Holistic Centre

Exclusive daily, weekend or week-long treatments entirely dedicated to relaxation and holistic wellbeing, with services and disciplines ranging from psycho-emotional massage to aura reading, from reiki to rebirthing, from meditation to shiatsu, from bathing in the woods to Tibetan bells, and many other disciplines to be discovered and experienced in the magical places of Castel dell'Aquila such as the meditation grotto, the ancient stone massage room, the terraces in the woods, etc. Treatments, therapies and disciplines for well-being and the development of human potential.

Mental wellness

At Castel dell'Aquila you can find wellness treatments to totally immerse yourself in the poetry of a place where nature is capable of regenerating body and soul. Here you can breathe, melt into the magic of nature with its colours, silences and the scent of the woods that are able to transform your stay into a wonderful holistic green therapy. Find yourself again, surrounded by the majesty of the Apuan Alps in the comfort of the Castel dell'Aquila estate. Choose the beauty of Castel dell'Aquila for your mental wellness.

Massages

At Castel dell'Aquila you can experience different types of massages and wellness treatments.

Massages (45 minutes):

  • • Candle massage
  • • Myofascial
  • • Decontracting
  • • Sports massage
  • • Chocolate Massage
  • • Lavender Massage


Therapeutic massages:

  • • Shiatsu
  • • King jiang
  • • Lymph drainage
  • • Plantar reflexology
  • • Metamorphic treatment
  • • Chelation
Sauna

During the Sauna or Aufguss ceremony, the master (in German ‘Saunameister’) waves the towels with pleasant background music and rhythmic movements to spread the heat throughout the room. Those who are relaxing in the sauna feel the ‘throw’ more intensely, which gives the body a real burst of energy, a liberating touch that brings good cheer and much well-being. The ‘Saunameister’ then throws ice, cold water and pressed snowballs mixed with a few drops of aromatic essential oils between the burning stones, transporting one's sense of smell to distant worlds. The result is an explosion of scents, sensations, emotions inside a warm nest of well-being. A spectacle for all the senses. At the end, you relax under a lukewarm-cold shower and then plunge into the reaction bath, located right in front of the sauna. The price is €50 per person. In the case of a private sauna, the price is €150 (times: 8 to 10 a.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.)

Gym

Explore our oriental-style gymnasium, where an imposing Buddha statue welcomes visitors into an atmosphere of peace and spirituality. Between Shaolin warriors and ancient stones, this place is a refuge for the soul, where you can devote yourself to gymnastics and meditation. Modern Technogym equipment blends harmoniously with the mysterious charm of the Orient.

Sport experiences
Trekking

The easy, history-rich trail will lead us to discover the environmental, geological and cultural diversity of the Upper Lucido Valley in the Apuan Alps Regional Park. The common thread is water, which over the millennia has carved canyons, valleys, caves and left traces of ancient glaciers, but also gushes forth with remarkable thermal and curative properties. Here are all the routes:

  • • Vinca Valley with a sea view
  • • The Chalks of Sassalbo
  • • Sunset on Mount Sagro
  • • Discovering the villages at the foot of the castle
Lunigiana on horseback

Explore the beauty of Lunigiana with an exciting horseback riding experience through the evocative paths of our estate, immersed in unspoilt nature and among breathtaking landscapes, ancient villages and panoramic views that will leave you breathless in the haunting beauty of Lunigiana.

Oriental atmospheres
The Thousand and One Nights

In this marvellous and unexpected setting, you will be able to taste the extraordinary Moroccan mint tea, get to know the traditional coffee brewed in the sand of the Berber desert, taste the honey sweets, be enraptured by the sinuous evolutions of belly dancing, buy the spices and perfumed essences, have your name written in Arabic, try authentic Moroccan couscous, be surprised by the incredible exquisiteness of the vegetable stew cooked in earthenware tajines, wear the precious traditional clothes or have your photo taken among palm trees and camels in a fairy-tale atmosphere reminiscent of the colourful and folkloristic markets of Marakesh for a truly unforgettable evening.

Traditional Japan

Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the zen gardens and visit the exhibition dedicated to traditional Japan with samurai armour, a collection of miniature dolls, cherry trees, the tombs of the 47 ronin, traditional costumes and much more in a sensory journey that will take you through a world of traditions and oriental charm.

Oriental atmospheres

In the marvellous stone Lounge Bar, furnished in oriental style and perched against the backdrop of the Apennines, you can immerse yourself in captivating ethnic atmospheres, relax in the company of friends and enjoy herbal teas, smoothies, infusions, fruit dishes, desserts, vegetarian proposals, or simply indulge yourself accompanied by the scent of jasmine and the ethereal serenity that this wonderful oriental location offers.

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