Terre di Sacra, Capalbio 27 August 2024 Ecotourism in Tuscany, Excursions in Maremma
Therman baths and Spas in Maremma? Here is an itinerary with the best thermal springs, the most fascinating, spectacular and enjoyable spas and baths in Maremma, easily reachable from Capalbio and Terre di Sacra. There is nothing better in autumn and winter than a hot bath outdoors, surrounded by untouched nature and the woods of the Maremma.
In Maremma there are many thermal springs. The beneficial properties of bathing in the springs of this area have been known for many centuries, so much so that the Maremma spas have become a specific and alternative tourist theme to the usual holiday by the sea or in the countryside, especially in autumn and winter.
The main thermal baths of Maremma are structures immersed in nature, enhanced by luxury hotels and located near historic villages of great charm and artistic and architectural significance. When it’s cold, staying outdoors and relaxing in a pool of boiling thermal water is a truly healthy and priceless experience.
Why are there all these spas in Maremma? The presence of many different hot springs is due to the residual volcanic activity of Mount Amiata which is considered an extinct volcano. When summer and the heat give way to winter and the cold and swimming in the sea becomes just a memory, in the spectacular Maremma spas you can immerse yourself in hot water (from 37 to 45°C) for the entire year.
Here are the 5 main locations that host excellent thermal baths, suitable for an unforgettable autumn or winter holiday itinerary in Maremma, comfortably based in the lodges or houses of Terre di Sacra.
Terme di Saturnia
The Terme di Saturnia are the best-known spas in the Maremma. The thermal baths can be enjoyed by accessing from a dedicated resort, but the main feature of the Terme di Saturnia is the free-access spring called “Cascate del Mulino“. It is an area with free access to natural calcareous pools of water at 38°C which slope down to the bed of the Albegna river.
The spectacular series of pools at the Cascata del Mulino offers the experience of an outdoor hot bath in any season, in any weather, with spectacular views over the river and valley. For those who fear humidity, you can enter the natural limestone pools by covering your head with a woolen hat.
Terme di Saturnia is 53 km (about 56 minutes by car) from Terre di Sacra.
Bagno Vignoni
Bagno Vignoni is a tiny ancient village with still intact architecture. Instead of a conventional central square, in the village there is a large thermal bath, surrounded by shops, restaurants and inns. This spectacular tub today has only a decorative function. To enjoy the pleasures of the thermal bath it is necessary to access the nearby hotels, such as the ancient Posta Marcucci or the Adler Termae.
In both cases you have access to hot thermal pools, spas and high-level wellness centers equipped with water paths, saunas with a view, various treatments, always surrounded by nature and the tranquility of the Val D’Orcia landscapes. Bagno Vignoni is 125 km (about 1h:42 min by car) from Terre di Sacra.
Terme di Petriolo
The Terme di Petriolo are a series of thermal establishments around an ancient thermal spring source, dating back to Etruscan and Roman times. Alongside the establishments and private wellness centers there are places with thermal springs that are freely open to the public, right on the banks of the Farma river, in the Ombrone Valley. Near the source you can take hot baths with water up to 43°C; moving away from the source, along the river, the water gradually cools down, and therefore boiling baths can be alternated with cooler baths.
The Terme di Petriolo are 95km away (about 1h:10min by car) from Terre di Sacra.
Bagni di San Filippo
Bagni di San Filippo is a small village between the Val d’Orcia and Monte Amiata. Surrounded by hotels and spas, the thermal waters of Bagni di San Filippo have created a still intact landscape of white limestone formations, waterfalls and small natural hot tubs, completely immersed in the greenery of the forest.
The place has a natural and wild aspect, which in autumn and winter is decorated with spectacular foliage. Over time, the white limestone has covered a cliff near the source, creating a rounded mountain of limestone, called “La Balena Bianca” – the White Whale – under which the hot water flows.
The Bagni di San Filippo are 113km away (about 1h:44min by car) from Terre di Sacra.
Terme di Sassetta
The Terme di Sassetta is a spectacular place of thermal delights to which access is possible only from hotels and private spas, with structures inspired by ancient Roman and Etruscan architecture.
The spas are immersed in a chestnut grove, where the water gushes out at 51°C . The water is particularly rich in trace elements. The local structures are mainly built using river stones and chestnut wood from the forest. A hot outdoor bath at the Terme di Sassetta becomes a journey of well-being and relaxation in an authentic and spectacular setting.
The Terme di Sassetta are 121km (about 1h:21min by car) from Terre di Sacra.
A spa weekend or a thermal holiday in Maremma
The Villas & Cottages and Glamping Lodges of Terre di Sacra can be the basis for a vacation in a unique place that offers so much to its guests. For a real wellness holiday, take a break with a spa weekend, or treat yourself to a thermal holiday in the Tuscan Maremma, based in Terre di Sacra. Organize a trip choosing among the spas we suggest and enjoy a trip to the Tuscan Maremma of well-being.
