Vulci Spa

On the border with Tuscany, in the heart of the Tuscan-Lazio Maremma, the Terme di Vulci is a recently opened spa complex, in the municipality of Canino, a few minutes from the Archaeological Park of Vulci.

Immersed in the countryside of Tuscia Laziale, surrounded by woods, cultivated fields and rolling hills, the Terme di Vulci are a delightful little oasis of well-being. The project is very ambitious, with the intention of creating a large thermal park with a spa wellness area, swimming pools and hotel. The thermal baths currently consist of 4 swimming pools, one of which is of ferrous spring water at 42°C, and the other three at gradually colder temperatures, for a course of reactivation of the circulation and toning of the body, and a refreshment point which offers excellent dishes for a quick lunch. Also available to guests are changing rooms with toilets and showers, sunbeds and umbrellas.

History of the thermal waters of Vulci

The Etruscans were the first to discover the incredible beneficial properties of the thermal waters of Vulci. Already in the 3rd century BC, in the midst of the imperial age, the Romans created the first thermal baths called “Tubs of the Center Chambers”, composed of a series of baths that included a Calidarium, a Tiepidarium, an Iaconium and a Frigidarium, in the center there was an eight-shaped natium. Some archaeological excavations have also uncovered the remains of private baths inside a Roman villa. These waters continued to be at the center of attention from important historical figures even in the following centuries; in fact, there was another small spa centre, the “Casale del Bagno”, built by Luciano Bonaparte, brother of the more famous Napoleon, and made up of a large rectangular tub fed directly by spring thermal waters.

Properties of thermal waters

The thermal water of Vulci is classified as bicarbonate, sulphate, calcium, magnesium, fluoride, acidulous and ferruginous, microbiologically pure and naturally carbonated. Due to its properties, the Vulci water is recommended for balneo-mud therapy for the treatment of arthro-rheumatic diseases, and for balneo-therapy for dermatological diseases and phlebopathies.

The spa

The spa consists of 3 swimming pools, two with thermal water and a sports pool. In the two thermal pools, the water slowly drops in temperature, creating a natural effect of reactivation of the circulation and toning the body. In the first pool the water is at 42°C, bathing is recommended for a period of no more than 20 minutes, in the next the water is cooler and more transparent, with a temperature of 38°C, this difference in temperatures and appearance of the water is due to the different extraction depths, but in both cases it is pure hyperthermal water. The last pool hosts a small island in the center with three large olive trees, symbolizing the profound connection between these spas and the Tuscia area.

How to reach the Vulci Spa

The Terme di Vulci are located in the municipality of Canino, in the province of Viterbo, a few kilometers from the border with the Tuscany region, in the heart of Tuscia.

It is possible to reach the Terme di Vulci by car following the Rome-Tarquinia motorway, then continue along the regional road 312, initially follow the signs for the Archaeological Park of Vulci and then continue along the provincial road 106 in the direction of Ischia di Castro , at km 8 turn left onto a small road lined with imposing olive trees and continue following the signs for the Terme di Vulci.

Surroundings of the Vulci Spa

In the surroundings of the Terme di Vulci you can visit numerous sites of historical, naturalistic and archaeological interest. Canino, Montalto di Castro, Tarquinia, Farnese, just to name a few. A few minutes from the spa complex is the Archaeological and Naturalistic Park of Vulci. Vulci was an ancient Etruscan city, one of the most important in Etruria, it was abandoned in the 3rd century BC. following the conquest of the Romans. Today the park of Vulci holds the remains of the ancient city with the forum, private houses, arches, baths and monuments. Furthermore, the necropolis is particularly interesting, with tombs of various types and eras. Also attached to the park is the Archaeological Museum, where all the finds from archaeological excavations are exhibited.

Vulci Spa entrance prices

Adult day pass on weekdays €17
Day ticket for adults on weekends, holidays and long weekends €25
Afternoon adults on weekdays €12

Children 4-12 years €8 weekdays
Children 4-12 years weekends, holidays and bridges € 10

Children 0-3 years free entry

Prices include bathrobe and towel (for children aged 4 to 12 only towel), umbrella, sunbeds and chairs (subject to availability), changing rooms, bathrooms and showers, lockers and valuables holders, parking.

Opening time

Every day from 10.00 to sunset

The Terme di Vulci are perfect for a day of pure relaxation in the Tuscan-Lazio Maremma. They are just over an hour's drive from Rome and are a perfect little wellness paradise. The pools are beautiful, the first with ferruginous water at 42°C is truly incredible and has extraordinary beneficial effects, but the other two are also wonderful, ideal for a circulation reactivation process. We had a great time and will definitely be back!

The Terme di Vulci are a wonderful oasis of well-being and tranquility in Tuscia. Beautiful pools at different temperatures, very clean. There are also changing rooms for men and women with showers and hairdryers. We had lunch at the small well-stocked bar, we tasted a soup and a sandwich and were very satisfied, excellent value for money.

We discovered the Vulci Spa by chance and were fascinated by the simple beauty of this place of pure well-being. The structure is modern and well organised, with several thermal pools connected to each other, the small island in the center of the last pool is very beautiful, with three wonderful olive trees. The beneficial effects of ferruginous spring water are extraordinary, to be returned as soon as possible!