Swim in spring water in Rome
 

I am travelling to Europe to undertake a cure for my eczema with hydrotherapy. Afterwards I will be visiting Rome. Since Rome also has spring water renowned for curing skin conditions, I would like to be able to continue bathing in such water while I am in Rome eg. going for a swim each day in such a pool. There seems to be two places that have such a pool - Terme di Roma at Tivoli and one at Cretone. However, I can't find any information about how you gain entry, costs, multiple entry etc. I would also appreciate any information about what they're like and how easy it is to travel there. If I could economically go for a swim there each day and travel easily from there, I would consider staying in the area and making day trips from there.

Terme di Roma has a website - this page seems to have the basic details:

http://www.termediroma.org/it/faq.php

I will share my experience of the Tivoli Terme. Even though I called to make appointments for treatment I was told that I needed to see the doctor (pay the visit) and that upon his approval I would make the necessary appointment. So day one was wasted in terms of treatment but the doctor visit went by fast. I made appointments for 5 days in a row - they were closed 1 day for the treatment I wanted.

The facilities are decent, people are professional. Do bring your own flip-flops and robe. I did not use the outdoor swimming pool as it was April. The water is very smelly and they advise against washing it off. That might play a role into what kind of transportation you use. It does make the skin better!

Transportation
I was commuting daily from Rome. I disliked taking the COTRAL Bus from Ponte Mammolo due to limited seating and the traffic that made the trip twice as long - especially in the afternoon.
I ended up taking the train from Stazione Tiburtina. Once in Tivoli, the walk from the station to the Terme is short and the terrain flat. Buy round trip tickets as you might not be finding any one in the station when you return. Also check the name of the station as there are 2 stations - you need the first one.

I was told I should have stayed in Tivoli. Tivoli, the old town, is not close to the Terme. You need to take a bus anyway. If you stay by the Terme there is not a lot to do. It would have been hard to give up on sightseeing so I combined the Terme in the morning with museums in the afternoon. Being in Rome at night beats being in Tivoli! Tivoli used to be charming 20 years ago but it has changed a lot. That said, I would stay in Tivoli town not by the Terme.

Getting to Villa Hadriana from the Terme - short bus ride then walk for 1.5 km.

Getting to Villa D'Este (in town) from the Terme - longer bus ride then short walk into town.

Hope this helps.

I had already found the terme di roma website, but since it's in Italian I can't read it. I tried opening it with google translate, but that didn't work. If you were able to understand it or translate it, I'd love to know hwat it ways.

OK, brief summary:

Indoor spa ppen 9 to 5 (to 7 pm on Saturdays). Closed Tuesdays. Cost, including swimming pool with hot sulphuric water, 40 euros on weekdays; 45 euros on holidays and [the day before a holiday]

Outdoor pools, open 9.30-5 daily, June-September, except in certain climatic conditions and for maintenance. Cost 13 euros weekdays, 17 euros holidays and [day before]. There are four thermal pools, temperature 23 degrees, but how many are actually open is at the discretion of the management. 5 euros for a [sunbed], 5 euros for a towel, 8 euros for a private cabin (changing room?). I think it says you need a bathrobe.

On another page it says there are season tickets available, from 110 euros for 10 weekdays or 8 weekdays and holidays. The weekday pass is not valid on Sundays, or on 2 June or 15 August.