Mulino Waterfalls

Mulino Saturnia Waterfalls

The Terme di Saturnia are a place of relaxation and well-being in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma

Saturnia is only 5 km from the village of Montemerano and is certainly an unmissable attraction during a holiday in Maremma.

The waters of the spa are sulphurous and rich in beneficial natural elements, they originate on Mount Amiata and through an underground path reach Saturnia, here, from a natural spring they emerge from the subsoil at a temperature of 37.5°C with a flow rate of 500 l/ s.

The Cascate del Mulino are certainly one of the most evocative places to visit, here the waterfall of sulphurous water has dug into the underlying limestone rock, small natural pools into which the water flows and in which it is possible to immerse yourself and relax lulled by the warm thermal waters.

The Terme di Saturnia spa complex offers swimming pools, hot tubs, a spring water pool, wellness center and golf course.

Properties Of The Waters Of Saturnia

In addition to their incredible beauty, the Mulino of Saturnia Waterfalls are particularly loved and appreciated for the beneficial and healing properties of the thermal waters.

The properties of the waters of Saturnia were already known in Roman times and it was in this period that the first baths were created, frequented by the numerous pilgrims who traveled along the Via Clodia.

The waters of the Terme di Saturnia are sulphurous-carbonic-sulphate-bicarbonate-alkaline-earthy, they originate on Mount Amiata and after a long underground journey, during which they are enriched with precious minerals, they flow from the natural spring of Saturnia at a temperature of 37.5 °C and a flow rate of 500 l/s.

Due to their particular composition, the thermal waters of Saturnia are particularly effective in the treatment of dermatological diseases – psoriasis, dermatitis, acne – they have an important natural peeling, exfoliating and disinfectant effect on the skin, and are very effective in the treatment of respiratory disorders , circulatory, locomotor and exchange apparatus.

How to Reach the Mulino Waterfalls

The Cascate del Mulino are located in southern Tuscany, in that area famous as “Maremma”, an ancient land of bandits and cowboys, and today a splendid region with wild and uncontaminated nature, guardian of ancient villages and authentic and genuine flavors .

The Cascatelle are located in Saturnia, a delightful village of Roman origin, in the province of Grosseto and are located approximately 165km from Rome, 190km from Florence, 54km from Grosseto.

The nearest airport is Rome Fiumicino – Leonardo da Vinci International Airport – about 145km, Pisa airport – Galileo Galilei International Airport – about 205km and Florence airport – Amerigo Vespucci Airport – about 200km .

The nearest main station is Grosseto, approximately 54km, Rome station approximately 165km, Montalto di Castro station approximately 47km and Albinia station approximately 49km.

It is also possible to reach the Cascate del Mulino using public transport, the local transport companies are TIEMME for Tuscany and Cotral.

To reach the Cascate del Mulino by car:

A1 Milan-Parma motorway
A15 Parma-La Spezia motorway
A12 La Spezia-Livorno-Rosignano Marittimo-Grosseto motorway
Take the Grosseto Est exit
Continue towards Manciano –
Montemerano – Saturnia

For those coming from the North:

A1 Milan-Bologna-Florence motorway
Take the Firenze Certosa exit
Continue on the Siena-Grosseto-Manciano-Saturnia highway

For those coming from the South:

Rome-Civitavecchia motorway
Civitavecchia exit
Aurelia SS1
Montalto di Castro exit
Continue in the direction of Vulci
follow the signs for Manciano – Saturnia

How to Reach the Mulino Waterfalls

When to go to Cascate del Mulino?

The thermal waters of Saturnia have a constant temperature of 37.5°C, so it is always pleasant to bathe both in summer and in winter – naturally in winter you need to keep a towel or bathrobe handy to cover yourself when you go out, to avoid to catch cold.
The best time to visit the Mulino di Saturnia waterfalls is Spring or Autumn, in this period they are less crowded and the external temperatures are pleasant.

Cascate del Mulino, Prices

The Cascate del Mulino di Saturnia are free spas, so entry is always free, and the nearby parking is also free.

What services are available at Cascate del Mulino?

Being a free spa, there are no services directly at the Cascatelle, so you will not find changing rooms, lockers etc… there is only a small refreshment point – run by private individuals – which offers private services and showers for a fee.

What is essential to bring for a swim at the Cascate del Mulino?

In addition to your swimsuit, it is useful to bring a bag or backpack in which to store towels/bathrobes while you bathe. The bottom of the natural pools can be slippery, which is why it is advisable to use rock shoes. Furthermore, if you intend to swim at night or at sunset, we advise you to bring a torch, as the area is not illuminated in the evening.

What is important to know before going to the Cascate del Mulino?

As previously mentioned, these are free spas and therefore not supervised, so to avoid unpleasant surprises we advise you not to leave valuables unattended (wallets, watches, smartphones etc…). The waters of Saturnia are sulphurous and can damage metal, silver and similar objects, we therefore advise you to remove earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches before bathing, to prevent them from being ruined.

Weather and Climate Forecast Cascate del Mulino

As with the entire hilly area of Maremma, Saturnia also enjoys a mild and pleasant climate throughout the year. The climate of Saturnia is characterized by hot but not sultry summers and mild winters, almost never too cold. Summers are hot and rarely rainy, with average temperatures of 22.9°C, winters are cool, rainfall is concentrated in the months of November and February, the average winter temperature is 6.2°C. The average annual rainfall is around 170mm.

Saturnia


MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE	28,4°C
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE	3,1°C
AVERAGE ANNUAL TEMPERATURE	14°C
AVERAGE ANNUAL PRECIPITATION	172mm
WARMEST MONTH	July
COLDEST MONTH	January
DRIEST MONTH	July
WEIEST MONTH	November