Fonteverde Terme, San Casciano dei Bagni

Fonteverde Terme occupies a converted seventeenth-century Medici residence on a hilltop in San Casciano dei Bagni, a small village in the Siena province of southern Tuscany that has been celebrated for its thermal springs since Etruscan and Roman times. The property's thermal pools draw on natural spring water that surfaces at 42°C and flows into a series of outdoor and indoor pools set against a panoramic backdrop of the Val d'Orcia UNESCO World Heritage landscape — a view of rolling hills, cypress avenues, and medieval towers that has changed little since the Renaissance. The outdoor terraces at Fonteverde are among the most photographed spa settings in Italy, offering thermal bathing with an unobstructed view over one of Europe's most recognised landscapes. The spa complex encompasses multiple outdoor thermal pools at varying temperatures, indoor pools, a wellness circuit with steam rooms and saunas, and a comprehensive treatment menu administered in private cabins by qualified therapists. Fonteverde's signature approach integrates traditional thermal therapy with ingredients sourced from the Tuscan agricultural landscape: organic olive oil, grape marc from local vineyards, artisanal honey, and seasonal botanical extracts feature in body wraps, scrubs, and massage protocols. The therapeutic mineral water — rich in calcium, sulfur, and bicarbonates — is central to the programme, and the spa employs trained physiotherapists and medical wellness specialists alongside beauty therapists. The historic village of San Casciano dei Bagni, with its ancient public baths, small Baroque church, and tranquil piazza, is a short walk from the property and rewards a leisurely stroll. The surrounding countryside invites exploration by foot or bicycle through olive groves and farmland. Fonteverde operates as both a day-spa destination for visitors from the wider Val d'Orcia area and as a residential wellness resort with accommodation in the restored Medici villa.