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spia

A spia, in Maremma, is a spring. Not just any spring, but one that gushes directly from the rock, often in somewhat remote places. You spot it by the water flowing in a thin trickle, sometimes just a seep, but it's drinkable, fresh water. For you, traveler, it's a blessing on a hike under the sun. You can fill your water bottle there, cool your face. It's a simple landmark, a sign of life in the arid landscape. Look for them on old country roads, they have often been there for centuries.

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