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Tucked into the province of Lucca in Tuscany is the charming little town of Borgo a Mozzano. This peaceful riverside town is most famous for the impressive arched bridge that crosses the River Serchio here. Known by two names, the first is Ponte della Maddalena which translates as the bridge of Mary Magdalene. The second name has a much darker association as it is called Ponte del Diavolo meaning Devil’s Bridge.

Stay in a delightful vacation rental in the Borgo a Mozzano area where you can explore all the attractions of this peaceful place.

Continuing from our first article describing some of Tuscany’s finest spa towns, here we will share with you even more of these thermal hotspots! Stay at a gorgeous holiday rental in Bagni di Lucca or close to Equi Terme, two famous spa towns in Tuscany or check out some of the following hot spots!

Why not embark on a trail of spa towns like Gambassi Terme which is situated close to the famous pilgrim route, Via Francigena. This became a popular spa town where pilgrims would stop off at to bathe and revive themselves after much weary travelling.

Come to Cosa in south-western Tuscany to explore the remains of a Roman town here. Situated 110 metres above sea level, Cosa overlooks the beautiful coastline close to the scenic lagoon town of Orbetello.

Why not book into a glorious villa in Grosetto province and enjoy all that this southern area of Tuscany has to offer!

Many excavations have taken place here throughout the 20th century to uncover the Roman buildings left in ruins here. A clever street plan had been constructed here. There was a fair sized forum which would have been Cosa town square. Trading of food and goods would have taken place here between the townsfolk.

Include a pampering visit to one of many spa towns in Tuscany where you can still immerse yourself in outdoor thermal pools to take away the aches and pains of vigorous travelling! Check out our previous article on some thermal pool hotspots like Montecatini Terme, Bagno Vignoni, Rapolano Terme and Gambassi Terme in our article titled ‘Spa Destinations in Tuscany’ or read on to find out more about some other little Tuscan gems.

Stay in a cosy villa in Montecatini Terme where you can easily travel around to see some of the following luxury spa destinations.

Explore the four main Roman sites in Tuscany that still have very well preserved remains of the dominant Roman civilisation. Start off your Roman adventure in the Tuscan city of Siena; first settled by the Etruscans and then brought under Roman rule.

Stay in a lovely vacation rental in Siena where you can travel around its many attractions with ease. Siena didn't initially thrive during this time because of its poor connections to major trade routes but the city itself still holds onto many beautiful old buildings and monuments erected during Roman reign.