Situated in Val di Lima in the province of Lucca in Tuscany is the popular ski and summer resort of Bagni di Lucca.
This picturesque place has attracted many nobles, poets and artists especially since the 19th century when its famous thermal springs became known for their miraculous healing effects!
Less than thirty kilometres from the large city of Lucca, this magical place boasts of having one of the best natural spas in the world. This could be an intriguing invitation for tourists to see for themselves how wonderful this region and some of its main towns and villages really are!
There are some spectacular villas and farmhouse rentals available all across the Bagni di Lucca area where one can stay during the hot summer or winter ski season and enjoy the panoramic views of this magnificent Tuscan region.
This picturesque place has attracted many nobles, poets and artists especially since the 19th century when its famous thermal springs became known for their miraculous healing effects!
Less than thirty kilometres from the large city of Lucca, this magical place boasts of having one of the best natural spas in the world. This could be an intriguing invitation for tourists to see for themselves how wonderful this region and some of its main towns and villages really are!
There are some spectacular villas and farmhouse rentals available all across the Bagni di Lucca area where one can stay during the hot summer or winter ski season and enjoy the panoramic views of this magnificent Tuscan region.
Bagni di Lucca is considered as one of the most beautiful places in Italy, and rightly so. A fascinating legend surrounds its famous ‘Ponte della Maddalena’ which is known as ‘The Devil’s bridge’. Many such usually shaped bridges like this one exist all over the world and a related article explains its eerie legend! Visit the first casino ever built in Europe that placed itself on the map by inventing the game of roulette in 1837 or walk to see the nearby ‘Ponte delle Catene’, one of Europe’s first suspension bridges.
The mineral rich waters of the thermal springs are located near Ponte a Serraglio on the River Lima where temperatures range from a cosy 36-54 degrees.
The caves beside it are filled with hot steam and act like a natural sauna which is sure to take away all the aches and pains of the weary traveller. There is a range of pampering treatments available for tourists to enjoy here also.
The mineral rich waters of the thermal springs are located near Ponte a Serraglio on the River Lima where temperatures range from a cosy 36-54 degrees.
The caves beside it are filled with hot steam and act like a natural sauna which is sure to take away all the aches and pains of the weary traveller. There is a range of pampering treatments available for tourists to enjoy here also.
It’s worth staying here for at least a week to tour around the beautiful mountain towns and villagef of Bagni di Lucca area. Visit the steep mountain town of Lucchio which is considered to be the second smallest community in Italy.
See the spectacular Tuscan views from the village of Guzzano and enjoy the ever-changing sunrises and sunsets that wave over it every day. Walk around the main town of La Villa, full of delicious restaurants, bars, clothes shops and food markets. Climb to Montefegatesi, the highest village in Bagni di Lucca that clings to the top of a steep mountain and see the archaeological and historical architecture of this quaint little place.
A related article details a wonderful day trail of all the best towns and villages to visit in this area.
You can be guaranteed that a holiday to Bagni di Lucca would be a hugely enriching experience no matter what time of year you visit!
See the spectacular Tuscan views from the village of Guzzano and enjoy the ever-changing sunrises and sunsets that wave over it every day. Walk around the main town of La Villa, full of delicious restaurants, bars, clothes shops and food markets. Climb to Montefegatesi, the highest village in Bagni di Lucca that clings to the top of a steep mountain and see the archaeological and historical architecture of this quaint little place.
A related article details a wonderful day trail of all the best towns and villages to visit in this area.
You can be guaranteed that a holiday to Bagni di Lucca would be a hugely enriching experience no matter what time of year you visit!
