Where to relax near Florence: recommended pools and spas

A wellness holiday in Tuscany offers the opportunity to combine the pleasures of discovery with relaxation.

Many spas and dedicated facilities are located in small, uniquely charming villages or in locations of significant scenic and historical interest.

Before leaving, it’s important to identify the facilities offering treatments, massages, and wellness programs.

That’s why we’ve created this mini guide to help you find the best relaxation experiences in and around Florence.

Outdoor pools for summer near Florence

Just a stone’s throw from the city, nestled in the Chianti or Mugello hills, surrounded by greenery, within characteristic accommodations, always ensuring maximum relaxation.

Here are the best pools outside Florence:

Parco Piscina Le Pavoniere: This is a particularly elegant public pool, with a dedicated children’s area. It is located in Parco delle Cascine;
Goffredo Nannini Municipal Pool: Its large pool makes it one of the most beloved by Florentines. It features a large green lawn where you can relax in the shade and a dedicated children’s pool. It is located on Lungarno Aldo Moro;
Costoli Municipal Pool: This is the largest and best-equipped pool in the city. It has an Olympic-size pool, a children’s pool, and a diving pool. Surrounded by greenery, it is located on Viale Pasquale Paoli;
Bellariva Pool: On Lungarno Aldo Moro, there is a pool for adults and children, and a large green space where you can relax in the shade;
Piscina del Poggetto (La Flog): This is one of Florence’s historic facilities. Nestled in a picturesque pine forest, it offers a large infinity pool. Located on Via Michele Mercati, it’s a relaxing location, perfect for families. It has a bar and play area.
Hidron: A water park and wellness center offering a variety of activities. Located on Via di Gramignano, Campi Bisenzio.
Relais Villa Olmo: This hillside pool is 20 minutes from the city center. Daily access is by reservation. Located in Impruneta.
Villa Olmi Florence: The pool is set within the centuries-old grounds of a 15th-century villa. Located in Bagno a Ripoli.
Villa La Massa: The pool is located within a luxury resort overlooking the Chianti region. Located in Candeli.
Agriturismo Borgo Divino: The pool offers a breathtaking view of the Chianti hills. Reservations must be made 7 days in advance. Located in Montespertoli.
Fattoria Poggiopiano: The pool is located within a farmhouse in Girone.
Zodiac Pool: In the Chianti hills, a facility surrounded by greenery, in a pleasant and relaxing area, is being built. It is located within a sports center and boasts a children’s pool and an adult pool. It is located in Tavernuzze, Impruneta, on Via Grandi.
Renai Pool: A wide range of services for fun, sports, and relaxation are available at this facility located in the greenery of Renai Park. On special occasions, guests can also enjoy nighttime swimming. It is located at Via dei Renai 1.
Gramasteda Pool: In Sambuca Tavarnelle, about 20 minutes from Florence, we find a semi-Olympic-sized pool. Swimming caps are not required. A restaurant in the same area offers poolside aperitifs.
Acquatica Sport & Benessere del Chianti Pool: In nearby San Casciano Val di Pesa, we offer a sports center with two outdoor pools, one larger and one smaller, covered by a telescopic awning.

Spas and wellness centers immersed in nature in and around Florence

Many options for those who want to relax with facial and body treatments, massages, and wellness rituals.

Here are the best spas near Florence:

Borgo I Vicelli: This farmhouse is located in Bagno a Ripoli and features an intimate spa and a panoramic pool;
Agri Resort & SPA Le Colline del Paradiso: In the hills of Vaglia, this resort offers a day spa with exclusive and private access. It features a sauna, Turkish bath, heated Jacuzzi, sensory shower, and relaxation room;
Borghetta Spa & Resort: Spa packages and a variety of experiences in the hills of the Florentine Valdarno, in Figline Valdarno;
Tenuta Castellare di Tonda: In the hills of Montaione, this farmhouse offers a spa and wellness center;
Asmana Wellness World: This luxury day spa features a hammam and a wide range of treatments. It is a large thermal park with numerous areas featuring hot water pools surrounded by palm trees. An exotic setting, meticulously maintained down to the smallest detail.

Spas and Rejuvenating Treatments near Florence

To release toxins accumulated over the days and improve your physical and mental well-being, we can visit the spas in and around Florence:

Terme di Firenze: The spa is just 12 km from the city. We offer hydrotherapy and inhalation treatments thanks to the presence of salt-bromine-iodine-sulfur waters. In Impruneta;
Terme di Gambassi: The spa uses the Acqua Salsa di Pillo mineral, particularly suitable for inhalation and hydrotherapy treatments. It also has a wellness area for massages. In Gambassi Terme;
Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort: This spa is famous for its Thermal Grotto, unique in Europe. It is a natural karst cave with an underground lake. Here, you can enjoy therapeutic steam baths at different temperatures. In Monsummano Terme, 40 minutes from Florence;
Montecatini Terme: One of the most famous and beloved spas in Italy. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is famous for its mineral water treatments. 40 minutes from Florence;
Bagni di Pisa Palace & Thermal Spa: The historic residence of the Grand Duke of Tuscany features a thermal spa whose waters were already known to the Etruscans and Romans. About an hour from Florence, in San Giuliano Terme;
Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat: In the Val d’Orcia, one of the most luxurious spas in the entire region is located. Its panoramic thermal pools offer breathtaking views of the Sienese badlands. About 1 hour and 40 minutes from Florence.