The thermal waters present an infinity of advantages from both a wellness and a relaxation point of view. Visiting the spa allows you to detach a moment from the frenetic pace of every day’s life and frenzy, with the added advantage of the incredible benefits that these waters, coming from pure sources, are able to give the body. Among all the most interesting thermal baths there are quite a few which are free to access, or spas accessible to everybody. They are spread throughout the whole Italian territory, some being more equipped and modern, and others less comfortably reachable by walking along difficult paths.
The 10 most beautiful free spas in Italy: here they are!
Italy is a splendid country, boasting the presence of enchanting places of interest both from a historical and architectural point of view as well as for the landscape. Among the many natural wonders are the free spas: the Italian thermal springs are a real gold mine of well-being and, the fact that they are free to access, makes them even more interesting. But which are the 10 most beautiful free spas in Italy? We tried to group them in this article. For now, we will talk about the following locations:
- Terme Vasca di Leonardo Da Vinci, Lombardy
- Terme del Bormio, Lombardy
- Terme di Saturnia, Grosseto
- Fumarole, Ischia
- Masse di San Sisto, Viterbo
- Terme di Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Sicily
- Terme grotta delle ninfee, Cerchiara, Cosenza
- Terme Petriolo, Petriolo, Valle dell’Ombrone
- Terme di Segesta, Trapani
- Baths of Fordongianus, Oristano
The most beautiful free spas in the north and central Italy
Among the most beautiful free spas in Italy, those in the north and center of the country stand out for some special features. In the north we find the Thermal Baths Leonardo da Vinci, named in honor of the famous Italian eclectic artist located in the Bormio area and open to everyone. It is a real thermal water basin which can be reached through the dedicated hiking trails, to immerse yourself in nature and regenerate mind and body.
Terme di Bormio
We also have, in Bormio, the Terme del Bormio: located in the heart of the Alps so being immersed in a snowy landscape in the winter season.
Terme Pertiolo
The Petriolo baths are located in the Valle dell’Ombrone, in the province of Siena. The water temperature reaches 43 ° and the residues are of acalcareous / sulphurous nature.
Terme di Saturnia
Moving from the north to central Italy, we find, further down, the famous terme of Saturnia, in the province of Grosseto. Surely the most beautiful spa in Italy par excellence: natural outdoor pools arranged in sulfur terraces, like a waterfall. Beautiful to see and above all to try. Finally, in Viterbo, we find the Masse di San Sisto, fed by the waters of the Monti Cimini and formed by two baths at different temperatures, perfect for regenerating hot / cool alternating baths. The colder tank is accessible all year round, with its average temperature never colder than 18 °.
The most beautiful free spas in southern Italy
Among the most beautiful free spas in Italy, in the South, we find the Fumarole of Ischia and the Grotta delle Ninfee, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. The fumaroles of Ischia are a well-known attraction, thanks also to the area which is already of a tourist nature. Very famous because of their really high temperatures (the bed can even reach 100 °!) They are kept warm by the volcanic activity of the subsoil.
Grotta delle Ninfe
The Grotta delle Ninfee is instead located in Cerchiara, in a wood, and, in the middle of a hiking trail, you will enjoy a pleasant thermal immersion in 30° water as well as local food in a nice restaurant. All this in any season of the year.Terme libere: Sicilia e Sardegna
Free Spas: Sicily and Sardinia
Among the most beautiful free spas in Italy we could not fail to mention those present in the two great Italian islands, Sicily and Sardinia. The most famous Sicilian free spas are definitely those of Segesta, in the province of Trapani: an average temperature of 47°, a pool surrounded by rocky walls and dense vegetation and the possibility to use the thermal mud for free.
Terme di Fordongianus
Also in Sicily we must mention the famous sulphurous thermal waters of Vulcano, located in the nearby Aeolian Islands. As for Sardinia, however, the Terme di Fordongianus, in the province of Oristano, stand out for their importance. The water temperature is of 54 °, highly appreciated by tourists in every season of the year.