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It might seem almost impossible, but when you are staying in Tuscan villas during your holidays in Italy you can also take advantage of free thermal spas located in splendid nature settings with natural pools. You will find the highest concentration of free access thermal baths in the southern part of Tuscany. Here you have the highest underground hot springs activity, with natural pools forming amidst untouched natural settings, such as woods, riverbeds, hillsides and hilltops, providing an opportunity to relax for free.

The clever thing to do is renting Tuscan villas in the southern part of the region.

Enjoy nature's thermal spas in Italy

The areas of Grosseto and Siena are the most advised ones if you are looking forward to spending long days relaxing in the uncontaminated setting of Tuscan thermal spas. The thermal spas of Petriolo are among the hottest ones and deepen their roots in ancient times. They were already known during Etruscan and Roman times, so much that there are remains of the original Roman establishments. The water pours an abundant stream of water at 39°C filling several small pools and a larger one with a nice waterfall. The Farma River flows at the same level of the latter pool, and its clean waters provide for the perfect cool off spot. If you have children, this is the ideal place to take them as the shallow waters, both of the river and the hot spas, are very safe. Bring along some food and beverages to rest under the trees or suntan, you will spend lovely days to remember. These spas are to be found near the town of Monticiano, therefore you should look for your Villa near this town. This is a very green area, covered with woodlands crossed by creeks and rivers.

Manciano, Grosseto – Many Rentals for Tuscan Villas

Another special place is Saturnia located in the Maremma area in the province of Grosseto. Here you will find a series of pools that from the original spring degrade gently towards the river in a natural setting that is quite different from the Petriolo baths. Here woodlands leave space to Mediterranean bush and low raising vegetation to give life to a more wild looking landscape of great charm. This location is also very safe for children and offers spaces for a picnic and to relax. When you are looking for your Tuscan villas near these thermal baths, search for the town of Manciano in the province of Grosseto. You will find many accommodations for rent in this area.

Rent Tuscan Villas in Campiglia d’Orcoa to enjoy the Thermal Springs of Bagni San Filippo

Finally the last thermal baths you should take into consideration, are the springs of Bagni San Filippo, at the foot of Mount Amiata. The white boulder strikes your sight upon arrival. It is the result of sedimentation after years and years of continuous water flowing from the bowels of earth. The hot springs fill a pool where to relax for long hours in the middle of a luxuriant vegetation composed of tall trees and wild flowers. The closest town is Campiglia d'Orcia, where you will surely find some Tuscan villas to rent for your holidays and enjoy daily visits at San Filippo. Moreover, from here you are just half hour away from Bagno Vignoni, another historic thermal baths town with free thermal pools.

In case the wild nature of these beautiful natural environments is a bit too much for you, each one of the thermal spas mentioned above sits near a thermal establishment that uses natural springs to offer a more structured service with modern pools and beauty farm services.

A Tuscan Villas vacation touring the thermal natural spas in Italy might be just what your family needs!

Guest blogger Matt Kachinski is a passionate explorer of Italy and loves to discover the beauties this land has to offer while staying in Tuscan villas with his family and friends. Thank you Matt, for letting us discover something new today - Tuscan Villas and thermal spas - delightful!