Saturnia Thermal Baths

Are you planning a relaxing stay? Do you want to forget the noises of the city even for a weekend and take care of your body, but don't know where to go? Accept the advice and discover with us the Terme di Saturnia, in the heart of the beautiful Tuscan Maremma!

HISTORY

The Spas are part of the city of Saturnia, a fraction of the city of Manciano that extends over a area of 30 km in the province of Grosseto. According to legend, the Baths, renowned for their beneficial and relaxing properties, were instead born from a furious quarrel between Jupiter and Saturn, right at the point where the father of the Gods scales & ; ograve; one of his terrible lightning! The first to forget the ancient disagreements to discover the healthy virtues of the water that flows from the subsoil at 37.5° were the Etruscans, but only from 280 BC, thanks to the Romans, arose the first buildings dedicated to the therapeutic exploitation of the Spas.

In 1865, the land of the source was reclaimed thanks to the interest of Dr. Bernardino Ciacci, who gave Saturnia the first real spa. Only in 1978, however, the Tuscany Region gave authorization to the permanent opening of the spa: from that moment on the Thermal Baths would be destined to be visited by thousands of people from all over the world.

SPA AND BENEFITS

The spring water of Saturnia, enriched with gas and precious minerals, flows from the ground at a constant temperature of 37.5° with a flow of almost 500 liters per second, ensuring a complete change of water every 4 hours. The therapeutic indications of this thermal water are numerous and include፦ Dermatology (acne, eczema, psoriasis, allergic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatoses, mycosis) - Otolaryngology (pharyngitis) chronic, chronic tonsillitis, chronic rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, rhinogenous deafness) - Respiratory system (chronic bronchitis, chronic rhino-sinuso-bronchial syndrome) - Apparatus locomotor (arthrosis, rheumatism, paramorphisms) - Digestive system (dyspepsia, constipation) Much of the Saturnia spa area is accessible completely free of charge.

The main waterfalls, in fact, are the Mulino Falls, which take their name from the old abandoned mill next to which they flow and which originate from small river of water in Gorello. The continuous flow of water over the centuries has originated terraces of limestone pools, and it is here that it is possible to dive to benefit from virtue & severe; water healing. The entrance (as well as parking) is free at any hour of the day and night, and that is also why the Terme di Saturnia are famous.

Bathing under the stars, immersed in hot water and surrounded by steam swirls that rise to the sky, while everything around the countryside extends in sight of an eye... a & amp; #39; experience not to be missed! If you decide to try the night version, don't forget to bring a flashlight and sandals with you to walk more smoothly on the rocks, which can be slippery. It is also advisable not to carry too many objects with you: being outdoors, the Baths do not have bathrooms or changing rooms.

HOW TO GET THERE

To get to the Mulino Falls, just take the road that leads from Scansano to Manciano. At 2 km from the village, along the bike path you will meet the thermal stream: once you pass the stream, where the road turns right you will find the parking lot and you can continue on foot on the dirt road. In a few minutes you will be ready to immerse yourself in your relaxing bath at no cost!

To reach the Thermal Baths by car from the North: motorway A1 Milan-Bologna-Florence. Exit Firenze Certosa, follow the highway towards Siena - Grosseto -Scansano - Montemerano - Saturnia. To reach the Thermal Baths by car from the South: A12 Rome - Civitavecchia, exit Civitavecchia. Follow the SS1 Aurelia until Montalto di Castro. Immediately after passing Montalto di Castro, exit at the junction of Vulci and follow the signs for Manciano - Saturnia