Saturnia Hot Springs, Italy

Saturnia Hot Springs

Free natural thermal pools cascading down terraces of white rock.

  • All year
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Saturnia Hot Springs

Day 1

  1. MorningSoak in the Cascate del Mulino pools early, before the crowds.
  2. AfternoonVisit the small village of Saturnia on its hill.
  3. EveningGo back to the free pools at night, when they are quiet.

Day 2

Visit the rock towns of Pitigliano and Sorano.

What to eat

Tuscan wild boar pasta.

Local tips

Make the most of Saturnia Hot Springs

Beat the crowds

Weekends and summer days are busy. Early morning and evening are calm.

Best photo spot

The white terraced pools of the Cascate del Mulino.

Getting there

Easiest by car, about 2.5 hours from Rome.

Don't miss nearby

Pitigliano and Manciano.

Good to know

The pools are free and open all day. The water is around 37°C; bring old swimwear because of the sulphur smell.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Saturnia Hot Springs

Getting there

  • Perugia Airport (PEG)95 km away
  • Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)110 km away
  • Perugia90 km away
  • Rome115 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountryItaly

Questions

Saturnia Hot Springs: good to know

Is Saturnia Hot Springs worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Free natural thermal pools cascading down terraces of white rock.

How many days do you need in Saturnia Hot Springs?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Saturnia Hot Springs?

You can visit all year. Weekends and summer days are busy. Early morning and evening are calm.

How do you get to Saturnia Hot Springs?

The nearest airport is Perugia Airport (PEG), about 95 km away. Easiest by car, about 2.5 hours from Rome.

What is there to see near Saturnia Hot Springs?

Nearby hidden places include Val d'Orcia (46 km), Civita di Bagnoregio (49 km) and Orvieto (50 km).

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