Bagno Vignoni, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a tiny village with less than 50 inhabitants in the heart of Tuscany. Dating to ancient times, the central area of the community is a large 16th-century thermal bath. The Etruscans and later the aristocratic Romans recognized the curative effects of the waters that originate from a subterranean aquifer of volcanic origins.
Archaeological finds prove the village was a destination visited by important individuals of the time including Pope Pius II, Saint Catherine of Siena and Lorenzo the Magnificent. Most of the village remains essentially unchanged since the Renaissance.
I am exploring Bagno Vignoni because I am staying at nearby Adler Thermae Wellness & Spa Resort.
When I check in at the 5-star hotel, the desk clerk told me all I needed to do during my stay was slow my pace and relax. The resort prides itself in ensuring its guests have a fantastic time in a calm atmosphere with its many wellness, spa and fitness options; a place of luxury combined with pampering and leisure.
My room is understated and spacious with a fantastic view of the Tuscan landscape. A white terry bathrobe and flip flops are provided and becomes my official clothing for most of my visit along with every other guest.
The Grounds
The 122 degree Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius) thermal springs pool and a second pool heated slightly by the thermal waters takes center stage in front of the palazzo-style hotel. Surrounding the pools are gardens of maze-like flowering shrubs and flower beds blooming in a rainbow of colors this spring day.
On the opposite side of the resort and beyond the spa are a relaxation zone and several saunas including a modern wood-clad Finnish sauna and a biosauna that helps open up the respiratory tract, promote relaxation, release muscle tension and cleanse the body.
Cave of the Philosopher is a beautiful and magical place where a high level of humidity, and jets of brine based on an ionized salt solution, detoxify the body and cleanse the skin.
I quickly learn the hotel is about traditional and modern health science wrapped in a natural and relaxed environment.
Fitness
A multipurpose sports ground offer a place for basketball, volleyball and football play. Yoga, stretching, palates and several water activities such as hydro-biking and Aqua Gym are offered
The fitness center with its staff trainers help guests gets the most from their workouts. Participation in group activities is free and includes the guidance of professional supervision.
The resort also offers hiking, biking, e-bike and e-car outings as well as van excursions to other locations in Tuscany.
I relaxed, enjoyed the excellent meals offered at the resort, took advantage of the excursions and am very impressed with services and amenities the resort offers as well as the setting.
The resort also welcomes children aged four and above. The AKI Kids’ Club offers a full daily program of games, sport, wellness and action making Adler
Thermae a great family destination as well.
To get to the resort I took the train using my Eurail Pass from Florence to Chiusi-Chianciano Terme train station. The resort is about 40 minutes from the train station. Adler Thermae arranged for my transportation from the train station to the resort.
Disclosure: As is common in the travel industry, the writer was a guest of ADLER Thermae Wellness & Spa Resort, but the excellent experience and recommendations are all her own.
