THERMAL BATH

THERMAL BATH

In the province of Siena rise 10 spas, nearly half of all the Tuscany that counts 22 spa towns. For this reason the area is also called “land of waters”: the thermal spa here has ancient origins, rilasenti Etruscan and Roman.

The Terme di Petriolo were known since 1200 and in the Middle Ages were much frequented by celebrities and high-ranking officials. Decayed in favor of other baths such as those of Vignoni and San Filippo.

Montepulciano is not only a land of wine but also of thermal waters, Rapolato Terme is a unique nature resort, with two thermal sources. Bagni San Filippo is pleasing to both the thermal complex for both open water that flow into the White Ditch.

Chianciano Terme is the most modern spa resort whose fortune and development are quite recent. Today many famous people attending it.

SIENA THERMAL BATH

Antica Querciolaia di Rapolano (SI)

Description: A horseshoe-shaped, surrounded by water and immersed in the peace and quiet of a garden of trees, Rapolano Antica Querciolaia is located in the valley of Ombrone, in the heart of Tuscany Crete Senesi, 30 km from Siena. The spa has an agreement with the National Health System. It also has a spa cosmetic line, a health club, and special care for children.

Water: sulfur – bicarbonate – calcic, gush out at 39-40 degrees. The indoor and outdoor pools have temperatures ranging from 25 ° to 39 °.

Treatements: the properties of water rich in salts are indicated for the treatment of respiratory diseases, musculoskeletal system, the cardiovascular system and for the cure of skin diseases.

To see nearby: Val di Chiana, Crete Senesi, Borgo delle Serre, Museum of Grancia di Serra, castle of Poggio Cecilia, quarries of travertine, the necropolis of Poggio Pinel, Asciano, Buonconvento, Siena, San Gimignano, Florence.

Antica Querciolaia di Rapolano
Via Trieste 22 53040 Rapolano Terme (SI)
Tel. 0577 724091 – www.termeaq.it

Terme di San Giovanni di Rapolano (SI)

Description: It is one of two spa resort of Rapolano Terme Antica Querciolaia together. Immersed in a park with old trees, the hot springs are located about 2 km from Rapolano in the Sienese hills and were already known in the IV-V century. B.C. They reached its peak in 1800.

Water: sulfur – bicarbonate – calcic, gush out at 39 °.

Treatements: useful in the treatment of dermatological diseases, motor and respiratory. In addition to spa treatments, beauty treatments are practiced, 6 baths in thermal pools at different temperatures and beauty treatments.

Terme di San Giovanni di Rapolano
Via Terme San Giovanni 52 53040
Rapolano Terme (SI)
Tel. 0577 724030 – www.termesangiovanni.it

Terme di Monticiano (Bagni di Petriolo) (SI)

Description: among the most famous spas in Tuscany and Chianti. Have ancient origins, the first mention dates back to 1130 and in the Middle Ages were the destination of many influential figures such as Pope Pius II, the Gonzaga and Medici, Duke of Urbino and other men-at-arms and cardinals. The Petriolo are just 85 km from Florence, 27 km from Siena and 45 km from Grosseto.

Water: salt – bromine – iodine – sulphate – bicarbonate – alkaline – earthy – sulfur.

Treatements: modern and comfortable establishment with a department Spa and a physiotherapy and rehabilitation department. They operate beauty care, physical care and fitness. The natural pools, mud and the surrounding tranquility allow you to get in shape spiritually.

To see nearby: Larderello, Eremo di Montesiepi, Sant’Agostino Church, Castle of Tocchi, karst cave of the Hawks.

Terme Bagni di Petriolo
Loc. Petriolo 53015 Monticiano (SI)
Tel 0577.757104 – www.termedipetriolo.it

Nuove Terme San Filippo (SI)

Description: dominated by Mount Amiata, in the Val d’Orcia, these spas have known their luck in different historical periods, particularly in the seventeenth century and the nineteenth century. Five hot springs feed a nice pool. The plant is located in an eighteenth century palace located in a quiet park with a limestone waterfall.

Water: sulfur – sulphate – calcium – magnesium – alkaline earthy

Treatements: the waters of Terme San Filippo are ideal for neuro-osteo-articular diseases, dermatological diseases of the ear, nose and throat and respiratory tract.

To see nearby: Val d’Orcia, Santa Fiora, San Quirico d’Orcia, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Arcidosso, Monte Amiata, Siena, Firenze.

Terme San Filippo
Via San Filippo 23
53020 Bagni San Filippo (SI)
Tel. 0577 872982 – www.termesanfilippo.com

Terme Bagno Vignoni (SI)

Description: Bagno Vignoni is an ancient village located in the Val d’Orcia near Pienza and Montalcino. The thermal water flows at 52 ° C in the center of the square, protected by walls. The village is very impressive in terms of architectural and landscape views, luscious green hills and offering a magnificent view of the Val d’Orcia. Outside the village are the remains of old mills once operated from the thermal waters. In an inlet of the Orcia river it is possible to swim in the free spa, an area where the thermal water flows into a kind of natural pool. The thermal baths of Bagno Vignoni known since the Etruscan and Roman times were frequented by famous people such as Lorenzo the Magnificent and Santa Caterina Da Siena. 52 km away from Siena and 125 km from Florence.

Water: bicarbonate – sulphate – alkaline – earthy.

Treatements: the waters are used for the treatment of rheumatic and neuralgic diseases and mud baths and ear nose and throat and gynecological inflammations with inhalation, and irrigation.

To see nearby: San Quirico, Castiglione d’Orcia, Monte Amiata, Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Val d’Orcia, Siena, Firenze.

Terme Bagno Vignoni
Piazza delle Sorgenti 13 Loc. Bagno Vignoni
53027 San Quirico d’Orcia (SI)
Tel. 0577 887150 – www.termedibagnovignoni.it

Chianciano Terme (SI)

Description: the beneficial properties of the waters were already appreciated by the Etruscans and Romans. The spa, known since the first century A.D., have had the great development that distinguishes today from 1915. Today they are a modern spa with clinics, swimming pools, and numerous opportunities for treatment. Among these innovative Sensory Spa offering 20 different experiences of being organized in four specific locations: Purifying, Relaxing, Energizing, Rebalancing.

Water: today are used four springs, Holy Water (32 °) from which also derives the “active water”, the Sillene Water (also known as St. Agnes, at 35-36 °) from the bottom of a crater of an extinct volcano, the Fucoli Water and Water of St. Helena: the first three are bicarbonate-sulphate-alkaline-earth group, while the last one is medium-mineral bicarbonate-alkaline earthy.

Treatements: thermal waters are indicated for the treatment of gallstones, kidney disease, urinary tract, ear nose and throat and rheumatic. There are also many paths for rehabilitation. Here you will find a health center with clinics for specialist visits. The Sensory Spa offers more than 20 modern treatments that focus on naturopathy, for beauty and a complete remise en forms.

To see nearby: in town the Museum of the Waters, the Temple of Our Lady of the Rose, the Clock Tower. Out of town see Val di Chiana, Val d’Orcia, Montepulciano and Pienza.

Terme di Chianciano
Via delle Rose 12 53042 Chianciano Terme (SI)
Tel. 848 800 243 (h 9-19) – www.termechianciano.it

Terme Sant’Elena (SI)

Description: The Sant’Elena hot spring gushes out to 550 m altitude in a natural setting of enchanting beauty. It owes its name to the Chapel of St. Helena near which the source is located, to which the ancients drew water mineral aware of its beneficial properties. The spa is surrounded by a large park where you can also play fun recreational activities and where there are children’s play areas, bowling greens, reading rooms, bar and conference facilities.

Water: oligomineral bicarbonate – alkaline – earthy, gush out at 13 ° C

Treatements: the center provides mineral water treatments. Water is indicated for the treatment of kidney, urinary diseases, mineral water, gastrointestinal, metabolic (gout, hyperuricemia, obesity, uric acid arthropathy), in sports medicine.

To see nearby: Montepulciano, Monte Amiata,  lake of Chiusi, Trasimeno, Siena, Firenze.

Terme Sant’Elena
Viale della Libertà, 112
53042 Chianciano Terme (SI)
Tel. 0578 31114 – www.termesantelena.it

Terme di San Casciano dei Bagni (SI)

Description: Discovered by the Etruscans and perfected by the Romans were defined by Travel Leisure magazine “the most beautiful spas in the world in the most beautiful scenery in the world.” The town of San Casciano dei Bagni is located on the slopes of Mount Cetona, from which flow many as 42 natural springs. The environments are very fine, with 6 indoor and outdoor pools which open onto breathtaking views, whirlpools, fitness center and spa. There are also free outdoor spas that flow at 41 ° C between old wash and pools.

Water: sulphate – calcium – magnesium – fluorinated. Highlights include the shower of head, the New showers, the Ficoncella, the Caldagna, Saint Lucia, the Great Bath, the Bath Cartridge, solfatobicarbonato-alkaline-earthy waters, variously radioactive, at a temperature of 39-43 ° C.

Treatements: the waters are suitable for baths, drinks, irrigation in the treatment of liver and biliary diseases, rheumatism, metabolic diseases in the gastro-intestinal dyspepsia, in kidney diseases and gynecological diseases; in addition to water they are also used natural mud

To see nearby: In San Casciano dei Bagni visit the castle of Turrito, Palazzo Lombardi, Church of Santissima Concezione, Church of Sant’Antonio. In the nearby see Amiata mountains, Cetona, Radicofani, Celle sul Rigo.

Fonteverde Tuscan Resort & Spa
Località Terme, 1
53040 San Casciano dei Bagni (SI)
Tel. 0578 57241 – www.fonteverdespa.com

Terme Montepulciano (SI)

Description: not only the land of noble wine, Montepulciano is rich in thermal waters and is ideally located between Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana. The beneficial properties of these waters known since the sixteenth century are now used in a modern spa it was born in 1966 and located in Sant’Albino, a hamlet nestled in a green valley where until a few decades ago the free waters gushed in puddles. Terme di Montepulciano are located 112 km from Florence and 67 km from Siena.

Water: sulfur, bicarbonate and calcium, rich with minerals – magnesium

Treatements: the waters are ideal for the treatment of vascular diseases, respiratory, ear nose and throat, rheumatic, dermatologic and traumatic. The traditional spa treatments are also some diagnostic and treatment centers: Center of Audiology and Vestibular, of Rhinology Center, Bronco-pulmonary medicine for the treatment of respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema.

To see nearby: Pienza, Cortona, Chiusi, Castiglione del Lago.

Terme di Montepulciano
Via delle Terme 46 Loc. Sant’Albino
53045 Montepulciano (SI)
Tel. 0578 7911 – www.termemontepulciano.it

Terme Galleraie di Radicondoli (SI)

Description: The spa is located in the heart of the nature reserve of Carline. The baths were built in 1862, next to the hotel in nineteenth-century style today are the modern spas.

Water: sulphate-bicarbonate-calcium five different sources to 29 ° C.

Treatements: the new spa addition to the traditional mud-balneotherapy treatments, inhalation and mineral water, has several departments: physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

To see nearby: Chiusdino, Montieri, monte Gabbro, colline Metallifere, San Galgano, Larderello, bosco delle Carline, colline del Chianti, Castiglione della Pescaia, Follonica, golfo di Baratti, Siena, Firenze, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Volterra.

Terme di Galleraie
Località Le Galleraie
53030 Radicondoli (Si)
Tel. 0577 793151