Stressed, exhausted and in need of pampering, both physically and mentally? Nothing can beat the benefits of hot water. Here are two top destinations in Tuscany and Liguria where you can immerse yourself in warm steam amid the gentle gurgling of water.

Terme di Saturnia Natural Destination

We’re in the heart of the Maremma region at a natural spa venue that’s been famous since the Etruscan era; legend tells that a thunderbolt aimed by Zeus at Saturn split the earth and created these ancient thermal springs. And it’s home to a luxury resort, now part of the Starhotels Collection, boasting a magnificent spa centre – one of Europe’s largest – and chosen in 2021 by the (extremely exacting) readers of Condé Nast Traveler as one of the 30 top spas in the world. Alongside the benefits of the water itself, which runs at a constant temperature of 37.5°C, guests can choose from a broad range of spa treatments, including the signature Gommage & Plancton, a smoothing and hydrating treatment with compresses of warm-water plankton, and Saturnia Mud, toning, anti-cellulite, draining; and comprehensive wellness, detox, anti-cellulite, anti-age and restorative treatments.

Loc. Follonata, Saturnia – Manciano (Grosseto)
tel. +39 0564 600814
www.termedisaturnia.it

Thalassio Medical Spa

This is the exclusive spa at Grand Hotel Alassio; 1500 m2 entirely dedicated to care of the body and mind. As the name suggests – thalasso is the Greek word for sea – it’s sea water that stars in the treatments here, and it brings extraordinary health benefits. This fabulous water is mineralised and heated to 34°C to fill the indoor pool, complete with hydromassage and waterfalls. The experience continues with a Finnish sauna, hammam, aromatic herbal bath and ice fountain, for a perfect Kneipp pathway that stimulates circulation and the immune system. In the Spa, you have to try the Marine Rituals with Calcium or Magnesium – deep exfoliation for skin that’s velvet-smooth, oxygenated and revitalised – and the Aufguss Rituals, with the famous Tibetan bells.

Via Antonio Gramsci, 3 – Alassio (Savona)
tel. +39 0182 662051
www.ghalassio.com/spa