Things to do in Bagno di Romagna

Bagno di Romagna is built on water. Thermal pools, treatments and massages fill most of what's booked here, in the Apennine foothills. A short drive away, the Ridracoli Dam holds back a reservoir that still supplies water to the Romagna coast.

The baths

Packages bundle the pool with something extra.

• Pool and spa. A day pass with lunch and a short massage included.
• Short soak. A two-hour pool entry paired with an aperitif, for a lighter visit.
• Weekday vs weekend. Some packages run only Monday to Thursday, others only Friday to Sunday.

Ridracoli Dam

The dam fills a forested valley. Its wall, finished in 1982, stands just over 100 metres high.

By the dam, a visitor centre, the IDRO Ecomuseum, explains how the reservoir feeds towns along the coast. Boat tours then cross the reservoir lake itself.

Practical

• Getting there. A car is close to essential; both the baths and the dam sit outside town.
• Weather. Summer in the Apennine foothills stays milder than the plain, mid-to-high 20s. Winter turns cold, with nights below freezing and snow possible around the dam; the thermal pools work year-round regardless.
• Booking ahead. Spa packages are timed and limited; book the slot, not just the day.
• What to bring. A swimsuit and sandals for the baths, and sturdy walking shoes for the trails around the dam.
• History. The springs rise at around 45C and have drawn visitors since Roman times, long before the current pools were built.
• Nearby valley. The Bidente river valley around the dam suits an afternoon walk after the baths.
• Currency. Spa packages take card; smaller farm and dam kiosks may prefer cash.