With so much to see in Florence and so many beautiful towns around, do not forget to relax as well! I’m sure you, your partner or the kids would not dislike the idea to try out the sulfur springs. A perfect way to rest your mind and refresh your ideas. Even on a holdiay there are so many things to think about and organize, that a trip to the Terme (sulfur springs) is just the right remedy.
In the proximity of Florence, there are quite a few around now, but i would suggest terme di Saturnia, terme di Petriolo, San Casciano dei Bagni and Rapolano. By car it would take from an hour to two depending where you want to go. Petriolo and saturnia are two wonderful natural springs. Rapolano is a very modern and well designed spa while San Casciano dei bagni has both modern and old stone baths.
Personally on my trip to Petriolo we actually stayed there the night. Taking our tents we had a long relaxing time in the naturally made tubs and then lit up a fire to cook our potatoes well wrapped in silver foil of course :). Well it was a lovely experience. Surrounded with trees, it was just us and the terme 😀
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