When we visited the fabulous hot springs of Saturnia as a winter getaway, we looked at many agriturismi and holiday homes, but decided to try out the appealing Borgo di Sempronio. First, I’m a sucker for all things “rustic” and liked the looks of the apartments, and second, I’m also a sucker for grass-roots types of efforts, a category the albergo diffuso movement would fit into.
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The Waters of the Ancients – Saturnia Hot Springs
While the Maremma is known for its unspoiled coastline along the Tuscan Mediterranean, sometimes you want to heat things up. Nothing relaxes the body and soothes the mind like a soak in a hot bath. The ancient dwellers of this land knew that well, and their sacred spa remained a well-kept secret until rather recently. Read more