Terme di Acqui (Lago delle Sorgenti)

Terme di Acqui, operating the Lago delle Sorgenti thermal spa, is in Acqui Terme, a historic spa town in the Alessandria province of southern Piedmont, about two hours by train from Turin. The town has been known for its hot springs since Roman times, and thermal bathing remains central to its identity. The spa is on Viale Donati and works around a guided path of water experiences, reported as a sequence of about 12 stations, rather than a free-form pool area. The facilities are thermal pools fed by the local spring water, and the route is designed to be followed in order, with visitors moving through hot, warm and cooler stages. Massages are available as paid extras. Daily entries are limited, which keeps the pools from becoming crowded and makes advance booking the sensible norm, particularly at weekends and in colder months when demand rises. A visit is typically planned as a half day of about four hours. An older reported figure puts admission at about €39 to €45 (roughly $45 to $52), though current rates should be checked on lagodellesorgenti.it, the property's own website. Hours have not been verified, and the website is the best source for the current schedule. Specific details about therapist training and a named signature treatment have not been published in the sources available, and none are claimed here. The spa is a day trip from Turin rather than a city spa, and the journey by train is straightforward, with the station in the town centre a reasonable distance from the spa. Visitors combining the trip with the town can also see the historic Bollente, the hot fountain in the centre of Acqui Terme. Bring a swimsuit, and ask on booking whether bathrobes and towels are included. Anyone with heart conditions, low blood pressure or pregnancy should check suitability of thermal water with a doctor beforehand.