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Terme Vescine

Minturno, Lazio, Italy
Terme Vescine
Location
Minturno, Lazio, Italy
Water type
bicarbonate, sulfurous, carbonated
Temperature
24 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Invigorating
24 °C
LowHigh

Stimulating — wakes the body and boosts circulation.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh

Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy
High buoyancy
LowHigh

Mineralised water — eases movement and joints.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Terme Vescine is a thermal establishment in Suio, the sole hamlet of the Castelforte municipality in the province of Latina, Lazio, where ancient thermal springs of bicarbonated sulfurous carbonated composition have been exploited since antiquity in the Garigliano River valley on the border between Lazio and Campania. Suio's thermal tradition stretches back to the Roman period, when the springs were known and used by the inhabitants of this fertile valley at the foot of the Aurunci Mountains, and the phrase 'di antica origine' — of ancient origin — in local documentation acknowledges the deep historical roots of bathing at this site. The mineral springs emerge in a landscape shaped by the cultural and geological crossroads between the Roman Campagna and the Campanian volcanic province, offering bicarbonated sulfurous waters valued for hepatic, digestive, and rheumatic therapeutic applications in the classical Italian terme tradition.

Insider tip — Terme Vescine emerge near Minturno in the lower Garigliano Valley at the border between Lazio and Campania, where volcanic and sedimentary geology combine to produce mineralogically complex bicarbonate-sulfurous-carbonated waters. The springs are cool but rich in dissolved minerals, traditionally used for drinking cures and hydrotherapy. The nearby ruins of the Roman city of Minturnae and the ancient Via Appia add historical depth to a visit.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is on the cooler side here, around 24 °C — an invigorating water that boosts circulation.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate & sulfurous & carbonated water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).