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Bollitore del Casetto di Campo in Fondo

Marzabotto, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Bollitore del Casetto di Campo in Fondo
Location
Marzabotto, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
38 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh

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

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Bollitore del Casetto di Campo in Fondo is a natural volcanic boiling pool (bollitore) in the geothermal landscape of Tuscany or Lazio, Italy, where sulphurous water boils and bubbles from the volcanic basement in a dramatic display of natural geothermal energy. Italy's volcanic regions — particularly the Maremma, the Viterbo area, and the Phlegraean Fields — contain numerous such bollitori where water reaches boiling point at the earth's surface, creating vivid geothermal spectacles that have fascinated travellers since antiquity. The surrounding Tuscan or Lazio volcanic landscape of grass-covered calderas, steaming ground, and travertine-encrusted pools provides a dramatically geological backdrop for these natural boiling vents.

Insider tip — Bollitore del Casetto di Campo in Fondo is a sulfurous bubbling spring in the Apennine foothills south of Bologna, in a valley historically linked to Etruscan civilization and Bolognese agriculture. The bollitore name refers to the boiling, bubbling appearance of the gas-rich waters as they emerge from clay and limestone. The remote Apennine setting makes this a rewarding off-the-beaten-path destination for geothermal explorers.
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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 sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).