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Canistro

Canistro, L'Aquila Province, Abruzzo, Italy
Canistro
Location
Canistro, L'Aquila Province, Abruzzo, Italy
Water type
bicarbonate
Temperature
38 °C
pH
8

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Canistro is a small mountain village in the Marsica region of Abruzzo, central Italy, renowned throughout the Apennines for its exceptionally pure and cold mineral spring water whose sulphurous character has made it a valued drinking and bathing resource for generations of Italian visitors within a long thermal tradition. The spring water of Canistro, bottled commercially and long appreciated in the Italian water culture, flows from the limestone karst of the central Apennines in a pristine mountain environment. The surrounding Abruzzo landscape, dominated by the Apennine peaks of the Lazio-Abruzzo border and the spectacular Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, provides one of the most beautiful and wildlife-rich natural settings in peninsular Italy.

Insider tip — Canistro in the Liri valley of Abruzzo is celebrated for its highly effervescent bicarbonate mineral waters, bottled commercially since the 19th century under the Canistro brand. The thermal establishment sits at around 500 meters elevation in the Apennines, surrounded by the protected landscape of the Simbruini and Ernici mountains. The carbonated waters at 38°C are prized for digestive treatments and the spa offers classical Italian balneotherapy courses. The medieval hilltop village itself is a perfectly preserved example of Abruzzo vernacular architecture.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).