Description

Italy is famous for its natural warm water springs and Tuscany has the highest concentration of spas where you can reap the benefits of curative baths while submersed in the beauty of the Tuscan countryside. The natural elements present in the waters differ one from another depending on the source of the spring and the wide range of therapeutic properties they contain are aimed at treating a number of diseases and complaints. For example, the Mathilde Spring in Casciana Terme has a calcium-sulphate-bicarbonate mixture; useful in the treatment of veins, pains and inflammation of the joints while the waters at Montecantini Terme are linked to the treatment of ailments related to liver, stomach, intestines and kidney; due to the presence of sodium, chlorine, calcium, lithium and iodine (substances contained in our bodies and therefore readily absorbed).

Some of the thermal springs in Tuscany are free while others are located in luxury spas which are dedicated to wellness and beauty and, along with their thermal services, offer a wide range of innovative treatments. The most renowned ancient terme in Tuscany are: Saturnia (between Siena and Grosseto), Bagno Vigoni (south of Siena), Chianciano Terme (between Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana), Rapolano Terme (on the border of Chianti and Val di Chiana), San Casciano dei Bagni (near the Umbrian border), Casciana Terme (near Pisa), Montecatini and Monsummano Terme (near Lucca) and Venturina Terme (province of Livorno).