After ogling over pictures of Tuscany’s amazing outdoor natural thermal pools for several months, we were simply ecstatic when we finally made it to Bagni San Filippo, a thermal area known for its hot springs since before the Romans. The water of this Tuscan hot spring is rich in calcium carbonate whose deposits form magnificent white concentrate structures, tiny waterfalls and warm water pools along the flow of the stream. The hot spring is surrounded by woods on one side and makes it the perfect spot amidst nature to relax and enjoy a beautiful spa day.

Some of the reasons to visit these beautiful hot springs are: Bagni San Filippo are absolutely free to use for public, they are not as well-known as the Saturnia hot springs (so the area does not get overcrowded) and they are located right in the heart of Val d’Orcia.