We enjoyed our time at the hot springs in Saturnia in southern Tuscany last year so we went back and stayed a bit longer.
We stayed again at Le Cascatelle, the excellent B&B close to the springs. We would stay there for the breakfast alone. http://lecascatelle.it
Spring is late arriving this year and the days have been quite cold. The water gushes out of the hillside at 37 degrees, so once you get into the pools all is fine.
Our first visit to the springs was late afternoon. It was a week day, so it wasn’t too crowded.
We went back early in the morning and had the place almost to ourselves.
If you position yourself under the running water you get an excellent massage.
We were back in the afternoon for another warm bath.
Last year we spotted some interesting hilltop towns on the way to Saturnia so we decided to stay a bit longer to explore them. This met with mixed success…more to come.
I’m reminded of the snow monkeys of Japan!!! Glad you enjoyed it… nothing better for rest and relaxation! Jx
By: Jan Williams on April 4, 2018
at 9:01 pm
It is a fun thing to do.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 5, 2018
at 4:59 am
Looks peaceful AND so good for you. Bet the air was still cool though.
By: Dianne Cant on April 4, 2018
at 9:10 pm
Yes, it is still cold…quite difficult to get out.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 5, 2018
at 4:59 am
That’s such a lovely place and i love the almost primal looking mists – and ‘early’ man walking out of the mist:)
By: Jan on April 4, 2018
at 9:32 pm
It is excellent in the early morning.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 5, 2018
at 5:00 am
Looks lovely and calming in the early morning mist.
By: Kerry & Jim on April 4, 2018
at 11:37 pm
I wish it was close by.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 5, 2018
at 5:00 am
Starting the day there was a great idea! You got me wondering … did you go into any of the thermal waters in Iceland?
By: aFrankAngle on April 5, 2018
at 2:10 am
Yes, we went to the Blue Lagoon.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 5, 2018
at 4:46 am
It is still on my “to visit” list….
By: Mulino Dominillo on April 5, 2018
at 4:22 am
It’s great fun.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 5, 2018
at 5:00 am
These are must see. A lot of Fun
By: topsuccesscom on April 5, 2018
at 9:20 am
Yes, it is fun. Take a towel and some suitable shoes. There are tiny pebbles on the bottom of the pools.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 6, 2018
at 4:32 am
My husband would love this place. Saturnia sounds very…outer space!
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on April 5, 2018
at 12:09 pm
It certainly has an eerie feeling early in the morning.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 6, 2018
at 4:33 am
It’s on the list!
By: Christine collins on April 5, 2018
at 1:33 pm
You will love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 6, 2018
at 4:34 am
Great place, and you captured so beautiful photographs dear Debra, Thank you, love, nia
By: niasunset on April 6, 2018
at 11:15 am
That looks like it would be a real treat!
By: sheilasunshine on April 6, 2018
at 4:52 pm
Looking forward to going there this summer. How long did it take you to drive there from Bagni di Lucca? Thanks for all your pictures and stories. We are arriving at the end ofJune.
By: Joann Poserina on April 6, 2018
at 10:23 pm
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By: Robin on May 9, 2018
at 8:28 am