Spa and wellness · Italy · Tuscany

Saturnia Hot Springs

Free open-air thermal pools in a Tuscan stream.

Free to enter about 2 h

For storytellers

Why Saturnia Hot Springs matters

Warm sulphur-rich water flows over limestone terraces into natural pools. Bathers soak in the steaming water in the countryside. It smells of sulphur but feels fabulous, especially in cooler months. Bring a swimsuit, flip-flops and a towel, and expect a smell of eggs that locals call part of the charm.

Talking points

  • The water is warm all year.
  • It smells of sulphur.
  • Access is free but can be crowded.
  • Go at off-peak times.

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