The thermal baths in Sclafani Bagni

Sclafani Bagni is a village with very ancient origins, which rises at about 810 meters above sea level in the Metropolitan City of Palermo. Sclafani is one of the three municipalities of the Val d'Himera and is famous on the island for its agri-food products, for the Castle and for the historic buildings, but above all it is a much appreciated center for its relaxing and regenerating thermal source.

The history of the Spas in Sclafani Bagni it is busier than one might imagine, thinking of a simple thermal spring. In fact, in the past the village was mainly famous for its thermal facilities, a symbol of an ancient luxury, which however have recently been abandoned. Today, those who wish to relive the magical thermal atmosphere of Sclafani Bagni can immerse themselves at high temperatures at the pool of hot water outdoors located in the surrounding countryside.

The conformation of the Baths in Sclafani Bagni

The thermal baths in Sclafani Bagni are today a natural site in the open countryside, which can be accessed by walking in the greenery at boundaries of the Madonie Park. The puddle is a small circular basin into which the very hot sulphurous water of the thermal spring is conveyed.
Those who immerse themselves in these waters can relax in total harmony with nature, admiring the surrounding landscape, undisturbed in the silence of the greenery, among the rocks surrounding the pool.
La old thermal structure of Sclafani Bagni it is just a few meters away from the hot water pool.

What to do at the thermal baths in Sclafani Bagni and in the surrounding area

If you are planning one vacation in Sicily, between Madonie Park , Val d'Himera, an overnight stay in Sclafani Bagni is one of the best solutions, to have a foothold from which to start the tour of the area.

In the village, you can rest and enjoy the typical local dishes, between cheeses and cured meats, baked pasta and Sicilian cannoli. Then, it's time to set out to discover the historic centre: in Sclafani Bagni there are two important churches, in addition to the Mother Church dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta; in the first half of the seventeenth century, the Clausura Monastery of Santa Chiara, which today is one of the attractions to visit, while the Castle just outside the village it was built before the fourteenth century.

There is no shortage of attractions in the village, so you can relax after an intense day spent strolling through the historic centre, immersing yourself in the very hot waters of the pool. As soon as you feel ready, finally set off to discover the surroundings: scillato, at 42 km, the Madonie Park with its nature trails and, why not, also the northern coast of Sicily.

From Sclafani Bagni, with about an hour's journey you will arrive at Termini Imerese, a large center overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, where you can admire the Cathedral and many churches, the Forum and the Amphitheater and also some fascinating examples of industrial archeology, at the site of the Mormino company. From the port, you will enjoy a beautiful view of both the sea and Mount Eurako.

From Termini Imerese it will be very easy to reach the coastal towns of Trabia, where you can admire the Lanza Branciforte Castle and Torre delle Mandre, Altavilla Milicia with its Sanctuary and even Bagheria, with the beaches of Porticello and Sant'Elia.
At this point, the journey to Palermo is really short: with just 21 km you will be in the Sicilian capital, completely immersed in beauty. From the Teatro Massimo to the Port, from the Zisa Castle to the Capuchin Catacombs, Palermo is a perfect city to combine all the relaxation, taste and beauty you need in a holiday! Naturally, in the city you will have to taste the classics of Sicilian cuisine, cannolo, cassata and arancini.

How it is possible to get to the thermal baths in Sclafani Bagni

Sclafani Bagni, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, is a Madonie municipality that can be easily reached by car or train.

For tourists who arrive with the own car, taking the A19 Palermo-Catania, it will be possible to take the exit for Scillato (6 km from the centre) while those who prefer to travel on the train, getting off at Termini Imerese Station, you can travel the remaining 22 km to the center by bus or shuttle.