Elevation
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Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
5
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
30700
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
136400
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
86
Region
Toscana
Walkability
Very Walkable
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Relatively Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
75
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Climate Description
Temperate climate with warm summers, crisp winters, and balanced rainfall; mostly sunny.
San Giuliano Terme
Toscana
Spa town with thermal springs, historic villas, outdoor activities, and proximity to Pisa and nature reserves.
Summary
San Giuliano Terme, adjacent to Pisa, is renowned as a spa town famed for its thermal springs, particularly at the historic Bagni di Pisa resort. This appealing destination combines picturesque landscapes, including the Pisan mountains and the flatter areas along the Arno and Serchio rivers, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. The town boasts numerous historical villas, crafted by prominent Pisan and Florentine families from the fifteenth to nineteenth centuries, highlighting its rich architectural heritage.
Cultural offerings include festivals celebrating local cuisine, particularly the unique pasta known as schiaffoni, and jazz music. Proximity to natural reserves, like Migliarino, San Rossore, and Massaciuccoli, enriches the local biodiversity and recreational options. While the town provides a serene lifestyle, some might find the healthcare quality below premium standards, though it remains a fine choice for expats seeking a quieter life with easy access to Tuscany’s vibrant cities.
✅ Pros
– Beautiful Tuscan landscape with picturesque views and serene ambiance.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore and enjoy.
– Accessible healthcare services with decent quality and availability.
– Low unemployment rate providing stability and job opportunities.
– Favorable air quality for a healthy living environment.
– Good transportation options for easy access to nearby cities.
– Integration opportunities through local events and community activities.
– Mild climate ideal for year-round outdoor activities and enjoyment.
– Some tourism adds vibrancy and cultural experiences to the town.
– Sufficient internet connectivity for remote work and communication needs.
❌ Cons
– Limited variety in dining options for food enthusiasts.
– Healthcare quality could be better for specialized needs.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for ideal accessibility and convenience.
– Tourist influx may disrupt local tranquility seasonally.
– Job market competitiveness could affect newcomers seeking employment.
– Mild climate may not suit those who love extremes.
– Educational facilities limited for families with school-age children.
– Internet connectivity occasionally unreliable during peak usage times.
– Local events may cater more to tourists than residents.
– Some expats may struggle with language barriers in daily life.
San Giuliano Terme Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
30700
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
136400
Births Per 100 Deaths
50.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
[?]
Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Some Tourism
Income per capita (2023)
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This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
25500
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
307 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Galileo Galilei (Pisa)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
18min(s)
Galileo Galilei Airport, situated in Pisa, Italy, is the 10th busiest airport in the country, having served over 5 million passengers in 2023. It operates as a focus city for Ryanair and provides connections mainly across Europe, with notable destinations including London, Paris, and Amsterdam. The airport is known for its budget-friendly options, with a single terminal providing both domestic and international flights, and is conveniently linked to Pisa Centrale railway station via the Pisa Mover shuttle service.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Amerigo Vespucci (Florence)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
50min(s)
Amerigo Vespucci Airport, also known as Florence Airport, is situated near Florence, Italy, serving as an essential international gateway in the Tuscany region. It handles over 3 million passengers annually, offering connectivity to a variety of European destinations such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, and more, with seasonal routes to cities like Lyon and Olbia. As a focus city for airlines such as Vueling and Volotea, the airport is well connected through a light-rail link and buses to central Florence, making it accessible for travellers exploring the vibrant city and its surroundings.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Grosseto Airport (Grosseto)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
1
Driving Time
81min(s)
Grosseto Airport, located 3 km west of Grosseto city in Tuscany, Italy, primarily functions as an Italian Air Force Base with limited civilian use for charter flights and private aircraft. As of 2022, the airport handled a modest number of 5,511 passengers, with no regular commercial airline services available currently. Historically, it had connections operated by SkyWork Airlines to destinations such as Bern and London City Airport, but these services ceased post-2018 after the airline’s bankruptcy, making the airport less accessible for regular travellers.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Rigoli
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
7min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Rigoli provides a range of options for travellers. The main rail line serving the station is the regional line operated by Trenitalia, connecting Rigoli to significant destinations within the region.
Key destinations connected by direct trains include:
– Pisa Centrale
– Lucca
– Livorno Centrale
The frequency of departures generally varies, with some routes running approximately 9 trains per day to local destinations like San Giuliano Terme and Pisa. Services to Florence are less frequent, with limited departures noted—typically a few times per day.
Stazione di Rigoli primarily handles regional trains with no high-speed services available at this station. Therefore, it is categorised under regional only operations, serving local commuters effectively.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di San Giuliano Terme
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
7min(s)
Train service at Stazione di San Giuliano Terme includes a variety of regional connections predominantly operated by Trenitalia. The main rail lines serving the station connect San Giuliano Terme to major destinations. Key destinations with direct trains include Pisa Centrale, Lucca, and Florence. The frequency of departures is quite high, with approximately 32 trains per day to Pisa, 29 trains to Lucca, and 43 trains to Florence. Most journeys take between 5 and 70 minutes, depending on the destination. This station primarily offers regional trains with no high-speed services noted, focusing on local and regional travel in Tuscany.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Pisa San Rossore
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
9min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Pisa San Rossore includes local trains on two key rail lines: the Pisa–La Spezia–Genoa line and the Lucca–Pisa line. Key destinations connected by direct trains from this station include La Spezia, Genoa, and Lucca. The primary train operator serving this station is Trenitalia, which provides frequent services with departures approximately every 30 minutes. The station primarily caters to regional train services, and does not offer high-speed trains, focusing instead on local connectivity.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
85
Bars
204
Cafes
120
Cinemas
29
Dentists
30
Golf Courses
1
Gyms
37
Health Clinics
17
Hiking Trails
66
Historical Sites
187
Libraries
1
Museums
17
Parks
31
Pharmacies
7
Restaurants
43
Shopping Centres
38
Supermarkets
13
Spas
10
Beach
Name
Il Gombo
Driving Distance
25mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Casone di Profecchia
Driving Distance
104mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
49
Nearest Hospital Name
Cisanello
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
17 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
29
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AZIENDA USL TOSCANA NORD-OVEST
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Tuscany, healthcare services rank exceptionally well at a national level, indicating high efficiency and quality. Hospital care is robust, catering effectively to residents’ needs. Cardiac care excels, with commendable responsiveness in urgent cases and negligible readmissions following heart attacks. Orthopaedic procedures are handled promptly, aligning with swift post-operative recoveries. Breast cancer treatments, however, could be less invasive, and the response to severe heart conditions meets an average standard. Overall, healthcare provision presents a reliable system of care, beneficial for expats and retirees seeking comprehensive health services.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate to Low Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
23
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
9
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
74
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
120.811
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
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Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Relatively Low
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
1837
Median
2210
Third Quartile
2586
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very Walkable
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
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This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Top 10%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
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This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Top 10%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
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Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
Below Average (31st-40th percentile)
Sunshine
High (71st-80th percentile)
Snowfall
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Climate Description
San Giuliano Terme enjoys a temperate climate that matches its picturesque setting near Pisa, making it ideal for those looking to settle in a region with distinct seasonal variations. Summers here are warm and fully sunlit, promising ample opportunities for outdoor activities and local festivals. During the cooler months, residents experience crisp winters with a rare dusting of snow, adding a brief wintry charm without causing any significant disruptions. The rainfall is well distributed throughout the year, maintaining the lush landscapes for which Tuscany is renowned, yet it seldom overshadows the abundance of sunny days that keep the locale vibrant and inviting year-round.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
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PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Fair
NO2
[?]
NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
86
Air Quality Description
San Giuliano Terme, nestled in Italy’s picturesque landscape, offers a commendable air quality that is conducive to both expats and retirees seeking a serene environ. The particulate matter levels, distinctly finer than many bustling urban centers, promise a breathable clarity, with nitrogen and sulfur dioxide levels affirming a generally clean atmosphere. Nevertheless, prospective residents should note the moderate presence of ozone which reflects typical variances in rural versus urban air compositions. Overall, San Giuliano Terme presents an inviting aura, substantiated by its air quality conducive to health and tranquility.
In assessing San Giuliano Terme’s environmental offerings, its air quality stands as a significant allure for those contemplating relocation. Fine particles are maintained well within comfortable limits, enhancing the rustic charm of the area with an assurance of clear skies and minimal urban pollutants. The nitrogen and sulfur dioxide indices further support the locale’s appeal, falling into thresholds that suggest scant industrial impact. Ozone levels, albeit slightly elevated, align with expectations given natural and regional climatic influences. Thus, the air in San Giuliano Terme is predominantly wholesome—a fitting complement to its scenic setting.
San Giuliano Terme, nestled in Italy’s picturesque landscape, offers a commendable air quality that is conducive to both expats and retirees seeking a serene environ. The particulate matter levels, distinctly finer than many bustling urban centers, promise a breathable clarity, with nitrogen and sulfur dioxide levels affirming a generally clean atmosphere. Nevertheless, prospective residents should note the moderate presence of ozone which reflects typical variances in rural versus urban air compositions. Overall, San Giuliano Terme presents an inviting aura, substantiated by its air quality conducive to health and tranquility.
In assessing San Giuliano Terme’s environmental offerings, its air quality stands as a significant allure for those contemplating relocation. Fine particles are maintained well within comfortable limits, enhancing the rustic charm of the area with an assurance of clear skies and minimal urban pollutants. The nitrogen and sulfur dioxide indices further support the locale’s appeal, falling into thresholds that suggest scant industrial impact. Ozone levels, albeit slightly elevated, align with expectations given natural and regional climatic influences. Thus, the air in San Giuliano Terme is predominantly wholesome—a fitting complement to its scenic setting.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
San Giuliano Terme benefits from proximity to Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa and Amerigo Vespucci Airport in Florence, enhancing accessibility. Major road connections include the SS12 and A11, facilitating regional travel. Local train stations provide moderate connectivity, indicating a need for improved transport infrastructure.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
San Giuliano Terme, located in the picturesque region of Toscana, boasts a rich culinary heritage reflective of traditional Tuscan cuisine. The local gastronomy features iconic dishes such as ‘Pici cacio e pepe,’ a simple yet flavorful pasta dish, and ‘Cacciucco,’ a hearty fish stew, highlighting the region’s coastal influences. Furthermore, local ingredients, including olive oil, truffles, and wines, play a pivotal role in shaping the area’s culinary identity. The town provides a diverse range of dining establishments, from rustic trattorias emphasizing traditional fare to modern restaurants offering innovative takes on Tuscan classics. Additionally, the overall dining scene is somewhat international, incorporating various influences that enhance the local palate. While the town itself may not boast multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, it is a gateway to high-quality dining options within the surrounding Tuscany region, known for its acclaimed establishments. This blend of traditional and contemporary influences ensures that visitors to San Giuliano Terme can enjoy both authentic and modern culinary experiences in a welcoming environment.
Shopping Overview
Shopping options in the area include several supermarkets for daily needs, alongside smaller boutiques catering to niche markets. Malls in the vicinity provide a mix of international and local brands, along with dining and entertainment. Additionally, local seasonal markets offer fresh produce and artisanal goods, contributing to a varied shopping experience. The area is well-equipped for both regular shopping and leisure-oriented retail therapy, catering to diverse preferences among residents and visitors alike.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
San Giuliano Terme offers a variety of outdoor activities suitable for expats and retirees. The region is part of the expansive Migliarino, San Rossore, and Massaciuccoli Nature Park, which provides a range of natural habitats and walking opportunities. Popular hiking routes include the paths from Dante’s Pass to Villa Belvedere, and Monte Castellare to Buca delle Fate. Other notable trails like Monte Faeta and Monte della Conserva cater to more adventurous hikers. These well-marked routes offer diverse terrain for walking, cycling, and observing the area’s rich biodiversity.
✅ Pros
– Beautiful Tuscan landscape with picturesque views and serene ambiance.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore and enjoy.
– Accessible healthcare services with decent quality and availability.
– Low unemployment rate providing stability and job opportunities.
– Favorable air quality for a healthy living environment.
– Good transportation options for easy access to nearby cities.
– Integration opportunities through local events and community activities.
– Mild climate ideal for year-round outdoor activities and enjoyment.
– Some tourism adds vibrancy and cultural experiences to the town.
– Sufficient internet connectivity for remote work and communication needs.
❌ Cons
– Limited variety in dining options for food enthusiasts.
– Healthcare quality could be better for specialized needs.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for ideal accessibility and convenience.
– Tourist influx may disrupt local tranquility seasonally.
– Job market competitiveness could affect newcomers seeking employment.
– Mild climate may not suit those who love extremes.
– Educational facilities limited for families with school-age children.
– Internet connectivity occasionally unreliable during peak usage times.
– Local events may cater more to tourists than residents.
– Some expats may struggle with language barriers in daily life.
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