Gambassi Thermal Baths
On the trail of an ancient path, the waters of well-being in Gambassi Terme
An ancient land, inhabited by the Etruscans and Ancient Romans, Gambassi was a stopping place for travelers and pilgrims on their journeys along the Via Francigena in the Middle Ages.
The Gambassi Thermal Baths, built between 1978 and 1980, are located in the captivating setting of the Benestare Park, a natural area surrounded by greenery between the towns of Gambassi and Montaione and dotted with springs and water outcrops.
The therapeutic properties of the waters
The Wellness Center uses the active ingredients in the Acqua Salsa di Pillo, a water with extraordinary organoleptic and chemical components, rich in minerals such as chloride, bicarbonate, sulfate, magnesium and free carbonic acid.
This saline-bromine-iodine water, with a temperature of 15°C (59°F), is transported via a 3.8 km pipeline to the thermal establishment and is known for its properties that are beneficial in various areas, including enteric, inhalation, dermatological, mineral water treatments and metabolic.
Thermal establishment and services
At the Gambassi Thermal Baths, you will find a wide range of thermal, therapeutic (mineral water therapies, inhalation therapies and nasal washes) and beauty services, taking advantage of the active ingredients of the Acqua Salsa di Pillo water.
The “Cammino del Benessere” Wellness Path is designed to facilitate detoxification of the body, combat stress and relieve muscle tension and joint pain and therefore offers relaxing experiences including: the use of a 34°C (93.2°F) indoor pool, a 32°C (89.6°F) cave, an outdoor pool and a steam area with a Finnish sauna and Turkish bath, enriched by aromatherapy and color therapy. The path also includes an ice cascade, cooling showers and a Finnish water jet, with indoor and outdoor rest and relaxation areas.
Mineral Water Therapy cleanses the body of waste and toxins, improving the health of organs like the liver, spleen and bowels. It is recommended for conditions like gastritis, constipation, colitis, mild liver failure, diabetes and acidosis. The treatment, which should be performed on an empty stomach, stimulates the metabolism and accelerates the detoxification process through the bowels, kidneys, skin and lungs. The treatment cycle lasts 12 days and can be done twice a year.
Inhalation therapies are designed to treat various respiratory conditions, such as otitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, allergic and nonallergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis and bronchitis. The therapy combines inhalations and nebulizer treatments, with sessions lasting about 20 minutes, which reduce inflammation, improve breathing and strengthen the immune system.
Micronized nasal washes are recommended for treating diseases of the upper airways, such as rhinitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis and otitis. The therapy entails the nebulization of aqueous particles that gently cleanse the nasal cavities and also reaches difficult-to-treat areas such as the sinuses and Eustachian tubes.
Lastly, there is an area dedicated to beauty and personal care, which offers massages and treatments, as well as holistic and sensory paths aimed at restoring balance and well-being.
The Gambassi Thermal Baths, in the heart of Val d’Elsa, is an excellent starting point for visiting charming historical towns in Tuscany, such as San Gimignano, Certaldo and Volterra.
