Hot Springs

Explore la bellezza of Italy.

Why head to a beach for a January getaway when you can go to Italy, and enjoy natural hot springs and thermal baths.

Natural thermal water can be found underground throughout almost all of Italy. It bubbles up to the surface in the form of hot springs creating hot pools and steaming baths. The water is naturally rich in sulfur and other minerals and said to have many health benefits.

Just imagine soaking in a hot spring surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Here are some popular hot springs and thermal baths that you can enjoy when taking a break from sightseeing in Italy.

The town of Saturnia holds Italy’s most famous collection of thermal baths: Cascate del Mulino, located in the hills of Maremma in southern Tuscany. The temperature of the water stays at 37.5°C all year long.

Located in the Villa Cedri Thermal Park, the Cola natural hot springs are hidden amongst a forest of old cypress and cedar trees near Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda.

Bagni di Petriolo hot springs are hidden in a forest between Siena and Grosseto, with an average temperature of 42°C all year long. It is situated beneath ancient Roman bath ruins that date back to 1230.

Calabria is home to the Grotta delle Ninfe hot springs located in a cave in the historic area of Cerchiara. The cave is made of limestone rock formations and the average temperature of the water is 30°C.

Located at the base of a volcano in the Eolie Islands of Sicily, is the Terme di Vulcano hot spring. A unique feature of this hot spring is the warm, relaxing mud which feels wonderful on the skin.

So, what are you waiting for? Jump in!