Abano Terme
Veneto · Padova

Abano Terme

20,500 residents · 114,300 within 5 km · 13 m above sea level

88Quality of life
86Infrastruktur
80Economy

What Abano Terme is actually like

Nestled in the province of Padova, Abano Terme is renowned for its thermal springs and healing mud baths, which have been attracting those seeking wellness and relaxation for centuries. The town's spa facilities harness the natural thermal waters, sourced from the Euganean Hills, offering treatments that benefit both health and well-being. Abano Terme is also characterized by its peaceful parks and picturesque surroundings, providing a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Cultural enthusiasts will find the town’s history intriguing, with its origins dating back to ancient times when it was known as a healing center for Roman soldiers. Today, Abano Terme blends its therapeutic heritage with modern tourist facilities, making it an ideal destination for those looking to rejuvenate body and mind.

How Abano Terme is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 3%Mid-century 78%Modern 19%
Settlement pattern
Compact
2% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 98%Dispersed 2%
Condition
92%
Mostly sound — 8% needs work
Good / excellent 92%Poor / mediocre 8%
Occupancy
91%
Lived-in year-round — 9% holiday or vacant
Main homes 91%Holiday or vacant 9%
Abano TermeFeriolePonte FabbricaGuazziSabbioniLevante FerroviaSabbioni 2
Historic coreEstablishedPost-warModernRuralSparsely built

Building age, condition and occupancy from the ISTAT census (2011), by census section. Occupancy is shown as one honest split — the 2011 census does not reliably separate holiday homes from vacant ones.

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