If you want to see how the
Submitted by GrandVoyageItaly on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 23:08
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
If you want to see how the real local Italians enjoy their natural hot springs, check out the more natural Bagno San Fillipo, south of Pienza. It has huge, white mineral encusted formations... some over 80 feet tall. It's very interesting to talk to locals and find out why they bathe in such stinky waters... and learn tricks, like only using an old bathing suit because it's not easy to get the smell out after bathing. Or... try a free bath at Parco dei Mulini in Bagno Vignoni (which has a beautiful, formal Roman bath in the middle of the town itself). You can also check out Petriolo, another natural hot springs frequented by local Italians... closed to Florence. Last but not least is Saturnia... which goes back to the times of the Etruscans. BTW... keep in mind, that some of these waters are much hotter in summer and cool down as winter comes. --Jerry Finzi
