Summer in Italy is hot, especially this year. The water in the Lima River is cold…the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day.
We found this inviting place to swim near the bridge to Casoli.
There is a path down to the river. The water looked wonderful. Unfortunately we had no towels or swimsuits so had to content ourselves with an ankle deep paddle.
I would have loved to dive into the deeper water.
The water is clear and running fairly quickly. The photos were taken in mid June, so it may have slowed a bit.
We saw lots of tadpoles…they are probably frogs now.
Happy swimming.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 
There are some great swimming spots on the Lima. A very popular one is next to Ponte a Diana. We have our own, and who wants to be looking after a swimming pool when you can have your own natural one? But yes, the water is a bit cool… although most refreshing on a hot summer day.
And then, there is Bagni di Lucca’s fabulous swimming pool…
I haven’t been in Bagni di Lucca in summer and have not tried swimming in the river. It looks very inviting. Your little spot by the river is great.
Such a gorgeous place! It looks very inviting about now…
You must go back!
We found that exact spot … I recognise the bridge and house … and spent a couple of wonderfully relaxing afternoons there.
Lucky you, the water looked wonderful. Did you see any frogs?
Thanks for letting us know where to cool off today!
I hope the horrible heat finishes soon. We have the opposite here. It is colder than it has been for many years.
Looks like a lovely spot to relax and cool down on a warm summers day although the water is probably quite chilly even on a hot day. There are quite a few spot along the Lima to enjoy a swim.
I think the locals have needed the cool water this year. It has been very hot.
Swimming in rivers is very popular here in New England. I’m sure the river, even at ankle depth, was very refreshing on a hot summer day.
I think the Lima is very popular in summer. There are a few suitable places to swim and they always look very inviting.
Very inviting Debra! My village in India has scenic beauty like this. Maybe I should blog about it someday 🙂
I think you should do that. I would like to see it.
Its in my agenda for next month 🙂 Thank you for making me remember about it!
A refreshing place indeed.
One day I will dive in.
We really need that cool Lima this year. It has been the hottest summer I’ve ever experienced here.
I have heard all about it. I remember 2003 being very hot. In all my September photos everything looked dry and brown. I hope it cools down for you soon.
What a lovely spot to spend time and cool off. Crystal clear fresh running water! Better than a swimming pool. Ankle deep – still refreshing.
It looks great. I would love to swim in the river one day.
The only part of the Lima we’ve been for a swim in is an area known locally as ‘Miami Beach’. Its along the Abetone road out of Bagni – part way towards Casoli. I have to say its not as nice as the area in your photos, nor is it as accessible, at least that was my experience. I know others love it.
I don’t know Miami Beach…must look for it. The spot beside the Casoli bridge is quite accessible. The path is rocky, but there is also shared under some trees beside the river.
It looks really refreshing, it was 38 degrees at 11am on Monday morning at Pisa Airport, and 15 degrees when I landed later that day in the UK.
Oh dear! Too hot then too cold. Somewhere in between would be nice.
Went for a beautiful swim there last week…..so relaxing, so enjoyable! Love this special part of the world!
Lucky you!
Pingback: Bagni di Lucca in 2015 | Bella Bagni di Lucca
Terrible things are happening at this moment at Miami Beach. Just go and have a look. The place will just be a beautiful memory!
Oh, I would love to go there! I’ll be in Italy in August. Could you tell me how to get to the river? I can’t find that spot on Google Maps… We’ll probably stay in Lucca and make a daytrip out to Bella Bagni di Lucca.
The bridge to Casoli is on the SS Brennero heading towards Abetone. Casoli is one of the villages that make up Bagni di Lucca. It should be on Google maps. Have a great holiday.