19Nov 0 Terme di Saturnia Posted By: Anna Maria Baldini Activities for visitors to Tuscany, Thermal pools, baths, springs and spas in Tuscany, Tuscany travel guide Terme di SaturniaSaturnia thermal springs and spa in the Alta Maremma Saturnia hot springs Terme di Saturnia The Terme di Saturnia (Saturnia hot springs), in the province of Grosseto, date from Roman times. They were still so famous in the Middle Ages that the Pope, Clement III spoke of them. At that time the peculiar characteristics of the place with its steam and the strong odour of sulphur gave rise to many legends. It was said that the devil himself, coming out of hell passed through Saturnia leaving in his wake an unpleasant trail of sulphur. There were also stories of gatherings of wizards and witches complete with spells and pagan rituals. Today the Terme di Saturnia form a delightful spa resort, situated below the mediaeval village of the same name and surrounded by ancient parkland typical of the Maremma area. Hot water (37°) springs from a volcanic crater and supplies the nearby spa pool and from there it flows along a natural stream for about 500 m where a drop forms a waterfall which rushes past the old mill and then goes on to form a series of natural, calcium-terrace pools. These beautiful falls are known as the Cascate del Mulino and the Cascate del Gorello. They are only 2 km from the village of Saturnia and entrance is free. From Greve in Chianti 153 km – about 2.5 hours From Florence 205 Km – about 2 hours and 50 minutes More about Terme di Saturnia. More about the thermal springs of Tuscany. Saturnia Here are some similar topics: Terme di Petriolo The Terme di Petriolo (or Bagni di Petriolo) are a Tuscan thermal spring. The location is in the Ombrone Valley, along the Farma river, on the border between the municipalities of Monticiano and Civitella Paganico, in the province of Siena… Read More » Montecatini Terme Montecatini Terme and its thermal resorts are located in the Valdinievole which is also the area of some small but attractive art towns such as Pescia and Monsummano Terme. The Valdinievole forms a small but significant part of the Province… Read More » Thermal springs in Tuscany Tuscany, world famous for its landscapes, its climate, its agricultural produce and its life-style is also a land rich in thermal pools, hot springs and wellness spas.… Read More » Bagni di San Filippo Bagni di San Filippo, in the province of Grosseto, is situated among the fascinating “crete” of the Val d’Orcia and the woods of Monte Amiata. This is one of Tuscany’s most spectacular spa resorts thanks to the presence of white… Read More » Timeshares and fractional ownership in Tuscany Fractional ownership of a vacation apartment is similar to a timesharebut with more flexibility and better equity. Borgo di Vagli fractional ownership club near Cortona on the Tuscan-Umbrian border provides access to luxury accommodation in a restored mediaeval village at… Read More »
