Spas are the Maremma’s single biggest claim to fame.

Saturnia draws more tourists than most of the other cities put together. People have been flocking to the town to enjoy the surrounding hot springs since the times of the Romans.

Today, you can revel in the truly divine Maremman hot springs in a number of ways:

1. The first is the most budget-friendly.

It’s a dip in the Cascate del Mulino – the spectacular waterfalls that sit invitingly just outside of Saturnia. Completely free, these waterfalls fill natural pools with the 37°C water all year round.

The view of the Maremman countryside from here is breathtaking and the pools are full of locals and tourists even in the coldest moments of winter.

2. If you feel like pampering yourself, you can upgrade your Maremman spa experience by treating yourself to a day in the Terme di Saturnia Spa Complex.

Here, you can choose to unwind in the marble pools and luxurious patio or go all out and indulge in a massage or spa treatment.

A day in the pools costs around €22, spa treatments are extra.

3. Finally, for the ultimate spa experience, you can’t go past a dedicated spa tour.

These trips skip the better known hot springs and head straight for the ones that are hidden in the lushest forests. Once there, you can enjoy the blissfully warm water in complete isolation and complete paradise.

There are even tours that take you out to the springs at night, so you can relax under the stars. And all tours include transportation to and from your hotel.

To book, ask at your local tourist information centre.