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Not only is Tuscany famous for it’s rolling hills, breathtaking landscape, fabulous food and delicious wine, you’ll also find many of the best spas in the country. Tuscany is abundant with hot springs (Termes) that shoot mineral rich water onto the land. Relaxing and enjoying the thermal baths of Tuscany goes back to Roman times.

Unlike spas in other countries, thermal spas in Italy are more focused on healing and energizing and not just about pampering. Of course, you’ll find the traditional services such as facials, body treatments and massages but the real focus is on the healing water pools that rejuvenate and relax you. Generally there are a number of pools each varying in temperature and each one has its own focus on the body. For instance, Acqua Santa and Acqua Fucoli come directly from the spring and are good for your liver. Acqua Santissima is utilized for inhalations, aerosol and insufflations while Acqua Sillene is used for mud baths, thermal baths and cosmetics.

All you need to do is bring a bathing costume, bathrobe and sandals and you’ll be set for the day.

• Spas in Tuscany - San Lorenzo a Linari, Siena, Tuscany
• San Lorenzo a Linari Spa is a wonderful small boutique spa just 20 minutes from Siena. You can also stay here and they offer traditional spa services and encourage the use of hydratherapy.
• Terme di Saturnia is 2 hours from Siena, between Grosseto and Siena. Set within the rolling hills of Tuscany, Terme di Saturnia is probably the most well known terme is part of the Leading Hotel of the World. Here you can soak warm, sulphur pools and a Roman bath.
• Terme di Chianciano - Located one hour south of Siena, this spa in Tuscany offers 20 different types of treatments organized by naturopathy experts.

Source: Holiday Velvet Team