- Flip flops, or some kind of slipper to wear on the pool deck and shower. In Italy you do not go barefoot in these areas, and outdoor shoes are not allowed.
- Your swimsuit. Pretty much anything goes, but my boyfriend and I had a good laugh at a woman wearing a thong, so you might want to avoid that. When she had to climb a ladder to get out of the pool we wondered why she'd bothered to even put it on. Women wear competitive style suits and bikinis, and tankinis are starting to catch on in Europe, too. Men in Italy mostly wear Speedo style suits, but trunks are fine too.
- A towel and/or a bathrobe. If you get to the pool and don't have either of those, the pool will usually have them for rent for about 5 euros each.
- A swimcap. Not all pools require them, but most do. Besides helping keep the water and pool clean, the cap with help you avoid mineral buildup in your hair (I learned that one the hard way!)
- A lock. Most pools have lockers that you can put your clothes and valuables in while you're in the water. I like the idea of a combination lock, so you don't have to worry about losing the key while you're enjoying the waters. If you don't have a lock, the pool can probably rent or sell you one.
You're probably going to need a car in order to get to the hot springs, as most of them are in pretty secluded locations. Bike or motorcycle enthusiasts can try those. Unfortunately, I don't think there is any public transportation that will get you to the pools, although I will check that out and provide details for the various locations as I visit them.
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