The verdict
Saturnia takes the lead
Saturnia scores 8,2/10, ahead of Campagnatico (7,1). A free thermal bath at 37.5 °C in travertine basins shaped by the Gorello stream, open 24/7 and free all year round. The site is very popular and its free parking fills up fast; come early in the morning or at sunset.
Choose Campagnatico if…
- Campagnatico is a medieval village perched on olive-covered hills, with ramparts, ancient churches and a local table known for wild boar alla maremmana
Its weak point in this head-to-head: accessibilité (6,2). Access unspecified: no road, parking or opening hours documented for this hilltop village.
Choose Saturnia 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 accessibilité (8,1 vs 6,2) : Free 24/7 access all year round with free on-site parking, but parking fills up fast and is prohibited along the road.
- you prioritise photogénie (8,8 vs 7,2) : White travertine, blue water and steam between the Maremma hills: one of the most photographed sites in the region.
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?
CampagnaticoMedieval village perched on olive-covered hills, with ancient churches and ramparts, described as far from the crowds…
SaturniaTravertine basins shaped by the Gorello stream, free and undeveloped site, but mass crowds are reported and summer installations are paid.
Why these ratings?
CampagnaticoAccess unspecified: no road, parking or opening hours documented for this hilltop village.
SaturniaFree 24/7 access all year round with free on-site parking, but parking fills up fast and is prohibited along the road.
Why these ratings?
CampagnaticoThe village can be explored freely, with no admission fee reported; the medieval heritage and local cuisine justify an inexpensive stop.
SaturniaFree thermal bathing in a spectacular site, with no entry ticket; only the parasols and gazebos of the temporary installation are paid.
Why these ratings?
CampagnaticoPerched on olive-covered hills, with ramparts and ancient churches: a medieval built heritage with character, no landmark site reported.
SaturniaWhite travertine, blue water and steam between the Maremma hills: one of the most photographed sites in the region.
Why these ratings?
CampagnaticoA medieval heart to explore between ramparts and churches, with a wild boar alla maremmana specialty; a short visit, worth a stop while passing through the area.
SaturniaBath at 37.5 °C in open natural basins 24/7, complemented by a paid thermal park and a kiosk; crowds can weigh on the experience.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Campagnatico | Saturnia |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | not specified | not specified |
| Village | Campagnatico | Saturnia |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Universe | Etruscan Tuscany | Thermal Baths & Wellness |
| Type | Village | Thermal bath |
| Territory | Monte Amiata | Saturnia and Manciano |
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