The beautiful peninsula of Sirmione, has been famous since ancient times for its spa water. In Roman times villas were built there, including that of the poet Catullus.

What joy is like it? to be quit of care
And drop my load, and after weary miles
Come home, and sink upon the bed that so
I used to dream of: this one thing is worth
All that long service. Hail, sweet Sirmio!
Welcome they lord with laughter, and give back
Your laughter, waters of the Lydian lake:
Laugh, home of mine, with all your maddest mirth.
Catullus, 87-54 ? B.C., Carmina, xxxi