When you think Tuscany, you think Florence, Siena and Pisa, but there is another side to the region. A seemingly endless expanse of wild terrain that’s home to tiny hilltop towns and hospitable locals known as the Maremmani. It’s been my home for almost a decade, but I’m channelling my inner tourist and dragging my born-and-bred husband on a weekend road trip to (re)discover the Maremma’s highlights. An early morning dip at Saturnia We’re kicking off the weekend at the Saturnia hot springs. The Maremma is located deep in Southern Tuscany and these hot springs are about two hours from Rome. They’re the area’s most popular tourist attraction and it always pays to get in early, unless you enjoy elbowing German tourists in the face for space. The pools are naturally carved travertine basins fed by a small waterfall known colloquially as the Cascate del Mulino. It’s close to 37°C at the source, but a much more temperate 35°C at the pools. Access is free and you can swim 24/7. When I first visited, I described the hot springs as the most luxurious bath in the most luxurious setting you can imagine and it’s hard to shake that impression. You… Read full this story
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