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Terme Luigiane

Acquappesa, Calabria, Italy
Terme Luigiane
Location
Acquappesa, Calabria, Italy
Water type
sodium chloride, sulfurous
Temperature
40 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh

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

Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh

Dense, salty water — you float without effort.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Terme Luigiane is a renowned Italian thermal spa in Acquappesa, Calabria, possessing one of the most mineralogically exceptional thermal spring systems in the country: combined iodine and sulfur waters emerging at temperatures up to 60°C that have been recognized since the nineteenth century as among the most distinctive in Italy and have long been associated with thermal bathing within a long Italian tradition. The simultaneous presence of both iodine and sulfur in a high-temperature geothermal spring is globally rare, giving Terme Luigiane a mineral specificity that has earned it a reputation well beyond Calabria's borders, attracting visitors from across Italy and internationally for thermal stays lasting two to three weeks. The location on the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria — a region of citrus groves, ancient Greek colony heritage, and crystalline Mediterranean water — gives these extraordinary thermal resources an environmental context as generous as the mineral wealth of the springs themselves.

Insider tip — Terme Luigiane in Acquappesa is one of southern Italy's most important thermal establishments, renowned for its high sulfur concentration — among the highest in Europe. The iodine-sulfurous waters are celebrated for skin, respiratory and musculoskeletal therapies. The resort sits in a narrow valley just inland from the Tyrrhenian coast, offering a cooler mountain microclimate in summer. Book the inhalation therapies in advance as they fill quickly during the Italian thermal season.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride & sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).