SATURNIA
Saturnia
Terme di Saturnia® and Cascate del Mulino
Saturnia is one of the most characteristic villages of the Tuscan Maremma, a small village of Roman origin, built in a strategic position on the route of the Via Clodia.
The village of Saturnia is today one of the most famous tourist destinations, thanks above all to its famous thermal waters, known throughout the world for their unique beneficial properties.
The Terme di Saturnia® thermal establishment it is only a few minutes from the village of Saturnia and is a place of authentic relaxation and well-being, with hydromassage, water courses, wellness centre, four-star hotel, an elegant restaurant and an 18-hole PAR 72 golf course, all immersed in the breathtaking views of the Maremma, between rolling hills and cultivated countryside, in a certainly evocative whole.
A few meters from the spa there are the Cascate del Mulino, the most beautiful free spas in Tuscany, natural pools carved out of the travertine by the thermal water, a fairytale scenario, unreal at times, especially when the dense hot vapors – the waters of Saturnia come out of the source at 37.5°C – they rise towards the sky.
There is nothing more beautiful than letting yourself be lulled by the warm thermal waters, immersed in one of the natural tubs enjoying the extraordinary beneficial properties of the waters and leaving worries and stress behind.
Don’t miss the opportunity to swim at night, an experience worth having at least once in your life! The noise of the waterfall, the water flowing silently between the pools and the light of the moon and stars to illuminate your moment of relaxation.
Saturnia on the other hand is a village that has nothing to envy of the most famous in Tuscany, its streets hide priceless treasures, very ancient traces of the Etruscan-Roman passage, such as the city walls and the ruins of some columns, but particularly interesting are also the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena, the Rocca Aldobrandesca dating back to the 12th century, part of the route of the Via Clodia, which touches the ancient Tuscan village Roman Gate and the interesting archaeological Museum, which displays objects and finds from nearby archaeological sites.
The village of Saturnia
Saturnia is an enchanting village with ancient origins, Roman to be precise, built on the route of the ancient Via Clodia and is still today one of the most fascinating villages in southern Tuscany and an unmissable destination for a trip to Maremma! Visit the Archaeological Museum, the ancient Roman gate, and the nearby necropolis, a walk through art and history after a regenerating bath at the Terme di Saturnia.
Cascate del Mulino: Free Spas in Tuscany
Splendid free natural swimming pools in Maremma Tuscany, just a few minutes from the village of Saturnia and the famous Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort ® thermal complex. The pools were naturally dug by the waterfall into the underlying travertine, creating a magical and mystical place, where you can rediscover well-being and relaxation. Entrance to the waterfalls is always free. Don’t miss the opportunity to swim at night, illuminated only by the moon… a unique opportunity!
Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort®
The elegant Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort ® complex is one of the most famous and loved in the world, a place of total relaxation and well-being, in the heart of Maremma, in southern Tuscany. The spa houses a refined hotel, a splendid wellness center, a gourmet restaurant and an 18-hole, PAR72 golf course. The thermal pools are among the most beautiful ever, relaxing and regenerating with waters at 37.5°C, the wonderful spring water pool, hydromassages and water paths.
The wall of quagmires
The uphill stretch of road that connects Saturnia to Poggio Murella has been transformed into the “Pantani Wall”, a cycling route dedicated to the great champion Marco Pantani. More than 3 km uphill with an average gradient of 7.5%.
Events in Saturnia
The most important events that take place in the village of Saturnia, in Maremma Tuscany
Saturnia Festival
The Saturnia Festival is one of the most loved events in Saturnia, a festival dedicated to music, from classical to jazz, in the splendid setting of Piazza Vittorio Veneto in Saturnia. Organized by the A.Ponchielli Philharmonic of Saturnia with the patronage of the Municipality of Manciano, the event takes place every year in the second half of August. It is an event of excellence in Maremma, an unmissable event for all lovers of good music!
Focarazza Saturnia
The Focarazza in Saturnia is one of the most beautiful and well-known events, an unmissable event to celebrate the beginning of a new year together, with music, good food and lots of fun all night long! Linked to the pagan tradition in the rites of celebration of the god Saturn, the focarazza, a large bonfire that is placed in the center of the town square, the fire has the function of purification to hope for a new and prosperous year.
How to reach Saturnia, the Terme di Saturnia and the Cascate del Mulino
Saturnia is located in the province of Grosseto, in Maremma Tuscany, in the municipality of Manciano. Saturnia and its spa are about 150km from Rome, 200 km from Florence and 450 km from Milan. The closest railway stations are those of Grosseto, 57km away, Montalto di Castro, 45km and Albinia, 49km. For those arriving by plane, the closest airports to Saturnia are Rome Fiumicino (150km), Rome Ciampino (170km), Pisa Galileo Galilei (210km) and Florence Amerigo Vespucci (200km). It is also possible to reach Saturnia by bus, with the TIEMME lines for Tuscany and COTRAL for Lazio.
For those arriving by car from the north:
- A1 Milan-Florence motorway, Firenze-Certosa exit, Siena-Grosseto highway, exit for Manciano, follow the signs for Saturnia, or
- Motorway A1 Milan-Parma, A15 Parma-La Spezia, A12 La Spezia-Grosseto, exit Grosseto est, direction Manciano-Saturnia
For those arriving by car from the south:
- Rome-Civitavecchia motorway, Civitavecchia exit, Aurelia SS1, Montalto di Castro exit, signs for Vulci-Manciano-Saturnia
Why Unia Holiday in Saturnia?
Located in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, Saturnia is located in a strategic position to visit all the most beautiful attractions that this area has to offer.
A holiday in Saturnia will offer you the opportunity to rediscover your psychophysical balance and spend a few days in absolute tranquility in one of the most beautiful locations in the Maremma, just 2 hours away from Rome!
Saturnia Terme is a true wonder, its spas are among the most famous in the world and the mill waterfalls, with free entry, are the best gift you can give yourself after a long week of work… here the rhythms are the slow ones dictated by nature, you live with respect for the environment and you absorb the tranquility of this place, the sulphurous waters they do everything else, they regenerate the skin, give it elasticity and the muds have something “miraculous” about them. Let yourself be lulled by the continuous flow of water without thinking of anything other than the well-being they can instill in your body!
After a regenerating bath, there is absolutely nothing better than a walk through the ancient villages, and here you will be spoiled for choice!
The beauty of a holiday in Saturnia is precisely the fact that all the most beautiful villages are just a few minutes away by car, the same Saturnia, Montemerano, Pitigliano and Sovana which are 3 of the most beautiful villages in Italy, Manciano, nicknamed “the Spy of the Maremma”, Sorano, the splendid city of tuff, Scansano with its famous Morellino DOCG, Capalbio and its Tarot Garden… in short, here you can’t never boring!