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Gambassi Terme is a town in Tuscany, located in the south of Florence province, on the border with the province of Siena, which is home to famous thermal baths. Archaeological evidence indicates that the town has been inhabited since the Neolithic Age but it wasn't properly settled until the Etruscans arrived in the seventh century BC. It was later home to the Romans and there is evidence of a castle there in the Middle Ages, going as far back as 1037. Gambassi Castle then became property of the bishopric of Volterra until the end of the twelfth century before a newer castle was built next to the old in the 12th century. Disputes over the ownership of the town led to bloody battles until it finally came under Florentine rule in the 13th century. Only since 1977 has it been called Gambassi “Terme”, an addition to highlight the importance of its natural spas (the “terme”).

Uliveto, in the province of Pisa, is one of several Tuscan towns known for its thermal baths but is a particularly memorable one among the bunch for its rich history and exceptional facilities – both natural and manmade. If you are planning a spa getaway in Tuscany, or even if you hadn't considered it but could do with some serious R&R, then Uliveto has to be one of the best possible destinations that you could choose!

Take a dip in Uliveto's water with its unmistakable taste, effervescence and beneficent virtues, go to a team of specialists and have them help you change your life and health forever or enjoy the surroundings, take a dip in the pool and even try out archery or martial arts. Once you have found a luxury villa in Uliveto, you'll never be short of something to do and you'll return home a much more relaxed person.

Casciana Terme is a town located in the Pisan Hills in Tuscany which is best known for its thermal springs and spas. The town is very much a typical Tuscan one and has all the charms one would expect of the region with a skyline characterised by terra-cotta roofs, undulating green hills and a medieval bell-tower.

Of course, there is a wonderful local cuisine, beautiful old buildings and museums and lots to see and do in the area, as there is in most Tuscan towns but it is the waters and treatments of Casciana Terme that make it stand out from all the rest.

For the ultimate relaxing Tuscan holiday just find a luxury villa in Casciana Terme.

If you're on holiday and in need of some serious relaxation, few things are better than a day at the spa, especially if they happen to have thermal baths. In Italy, and Tuscany in particular, you'll never be short on options of thermal springs to choose from but one of the less well-known options is Terme di Sorano, a village not far from Sorano. Here, you'll avoid the more intense crowds that can be found in other spa towns and you'll be able to enjoy state-of-the-art facilities. Just find yourself the perfect holiday rental in Sorano and then spend a day relaxing and pampering yourself at the spa!

Bagno Vignoni is a town in the beautiful Val D'Orcia area of Tuscany which will immediately capture your imagination in a way that few other places in the world can. It is characterised by the town square with its pool measuring 49 metres in length and 29 in width, from the bottom of which a number of hot springs known for their therapeutic quality since antiquity bubble up. Bagno Vignoni is one of Tuscany's oldest tourist destination and is a historic spa town which has always attracted visitors to its picturesque setting and hot springs. Find a luxury villa in the Val D'Orcia and spend a day letting your worries float away in this charming little town.