What are the parking risks in Saturnia?

À Saturnia, the main risk is parking outside the authorized spots near the Cascate del Mulino : the access road and its shoulders are not parking spaces, and you can receive a fine. During busy periods — especially weekends, public holidays and summer — the nearby parking lot may be full; do not block traffic while waiting for a spot to open up. Instead, keep some margin to reach the pools on foot from a more distant spot.

Another point to plan for: the nearby parking lot is not necessarily supervised, so do not leave any bags or valuables visible in the car. Also check the signs at the entrance: the parking area may be temporary or subject to rules and fees posted on site, which can vary depending on the period. If you are coming for the waterfalls, follow the signs towards Cascate del Mulino, not simply towards the village of Saturnia. In high season, arriving early mainly reduces the risk of driving around for a long time and ending up parking illegally.