The verdict
Cascate del Mulino takes the lead
Cascate del Mulino scores 8,2/10, ahead of Arcidosso (7,2). Travertine basins fed at 37.5 °C by the Gorello, freely accessible 24/7 near the old mill: a rare natural thermal bath in Tuscany. Note: heavy crowds during the day and parking fills up fast.
Choose Arcidosso if…
- Medieval village on Mount Amiata, first mentioned in 860, where you climb from alley to alley up to the Rocca overlooking the rooftops
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/expérience (7,2). Walking through the alleys is free, and the climb up to the Rocca rewards you with a view over the rooftops; admission price unspecified.
Choose Cascate del Mulino if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,2), level with or ahead on authenticité, accessibilité et rapport qualité/expérience
- you prioritise rapport qualité/expérience (8,7 vs 7,2) : Free bathing at 37.5 °C with no entry ticket; only the comfort options at Molino del Bagno (parasol, gazebo) are paid.
- you prioritise accessibilité (7,6 vs 6,3) : Free access 24/7 all year round, free parking nearby; but parking fills up fast, roadside fines, and rocks requiring suitable footwear.
Reliability medium : ratings based on the file of each listing, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
ArcidossoMedieval village first mentioned in 860, alleys with no fixed itinerary and the Rocca overlooking the rooftops; nothing about tourist shops.
Cascate del MulinoTravertine basins carved by the Gorello stream, free bathing near the historic mill; but heavy crowds are reported and paid kiosk-gazebos in season.
Why these ratings?
ArcidossoHilltop village: the visit is on foot from neighborhood to neighborhood up to the Rocca; parking and slope unspecified.
Cascate del MulinoFree access 24/7 all year round, free parking nearby; but parking fills up fast, roadside fines, and rocks requiring suitable footwear.
Why these ratings?
ArcidossoWalking through the alleys is free, and the climb up to the Rocca rewards you with a view over the rooftops; admission price unspecified.
Cascate del MulinoFree bathing at 37.5 °C with no entry ticket; only the comfort options at Molino del Bagno (parasol, gazebo) are paid.
Why these ratings?
ArcidossoMedieval stepped alleys, village rooftops and the Rocca overlooking them: varied viewpoints; no damaged elements reported.
Cascate del MulinoSteam rising above the Maremma hills, white travertine facing blue water: one of the most photographed sites in the region.
Why these ratings?
ArcidossoNeighborhoods wandered at random, the Rocca, Sienese and giurisdavidica layers: the visit blends heritage and panorama.
Cascate del MulinoFree daytime and nighttime thermal bathing in natural basins, with thermal plankton and sulfurous water: a long and unique experience.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Arcidosso | Cascate del Mulino |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | not specified | not specified |
| Village | Arcidosso (GR) | Saturnia |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Univers | Etruscan Tuscany | Thermal Baths & Wellness |
| Type | Village | Thermal bath |
| Territory | Monte Amiata | Saturnia and Manciano |
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