Being known for its gorgeous beaches, picturesque architecture and its pleasantly warm climate, is what makes Spain one of the top destinations for holiday-makers. Spain is also home to some of the best spa and wellness resorts on the planet, offering a vast range of getaways including unique fitness programmes and valuable holistic healing retreats. Combined with its excellent cuisine, tropical weather and vibrant culture, Spain is the perfect destination to challenge yourself in achieving your top aspirations and reaching a refreshing new level of vitality! Here are five reasons for why Spain is one of the best locations in Europe to experience an exciting wellness retreat:
Being known for its gorgeous beaches, picturesque architecture and its pleasantly warm climate, is what makes Spain one of the top destinations for holiday-makers. Spain is also home to some of the best spa and wellness resorts on the planet, offering a vast range of getaways including unique fitness programmes and valuable holistic healing retreats. Combined with its excellent cuisine, tropical weather and vibrant culture, Spain is the perfect destination to challenge yourself in achieving your top aspirations and reaching a refreshing new level of vitality! Here are five reasons for why Spain is one of the best locations in Europe to experience an exciting wellness retreat:
Workout Culture
The culture of Spanish exercise strives off the attributes of being intensive, engaging and overall being as beneficial and as valuable as possible in achieving the best results. The buzz and natural beauty of the surrounding environment will motivate you to explore and experience exciting new approaches to wellness. Spanish culture revolves greatly around national history and traditions. Marbella for example is made of several archaeological heritages and cultural events, which are great to see and experience whilst embarking on an inspiring fitness holiday.
In between the lively towns of Marbella and Puerto Banus is where you can find Marbella Club. This beachfront boutique hotel is nestled in the heart of the coastal Golden Mile and offers some of the best wellness programmes in Spain including sleep enhancement, detox and fitness. Whether you’re looking to find your fit with an optimal fitness & energy programme or detox in the Thalasso Spa, Marbella Club is the perfect idyllic wellness destination to receive personalised attention and reach your highest healthy goals!
Spain prides itself on its excellent cuisine. Incorporating traditional and locally sourced produce into meals is what makes their food famous and so attractive in terms of tourism. Classic dishes tend to feature regional meats, fish, vegetables alongside distinctive blends of herbs and spices. One unique aspect which Spain can boast is their diverse range of settings for dining. Being able to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in lively cities, picturesque towns or even on the beachfront is what makes the experiences so special whilst on a nutrition-friendly retreat.
A perfect destination to surround yourself with authentic cultural cuisine and setting is SHA Wellness Clinic. Offering extensive wellness programmes ranging from intensive optimal weight and detox to rebalance and healthy aging, which are specially crafted to transform mental and physical wellness and develop progressive healthy habits. SHA Wellness Clinic also offers an exclusive gut health programme with a personalised diet plan designed to detoxify and reinforce the body’s natural purification mechanisms. Throughout your stay, great attention will be paid to your nutrition, whilst allowing to enjoy all the local organic cuisine on offer.
Spain is famous for its great all year-round weather. With around 3000 hours of sunshine to enjoy every year, Spanish climate allows you to soak up the clean warm air, perfect for feeling refreshed and rejuvenated on a relaxing retreat or fitness holiday. Spain projects a diverse array of temperatures during the year. Beautiful beaches hold a superb climate during the warmer months, whilst cities and traditional cultures can be enjoyed and experienced all year round.
La Palma & Teneguia Princess situated on the southern coast of the Canary Islands and is the ideal location to enjoy the glorious weather whilst on your wellness holiday. The resort is home to state-of-the-art fitness facilities perfect for group classes or solo progression. Extensive spa treatments are also on offer to help you feel relaxed and rejuvenated during your stay. With unique aspects such as picturesque black sand beaches, lagoons and archaeological parks, there’s no better place to bask in the gorgeous weather on your wellness retreat!
Spain is known for its unique architecture, unspoiled landscapes and beautiful natural surroundings. With high mountains towering the north and south of the country, lower and greener ranges centrally, alongside gorgeous nature parks, cliffs, bays and beaches throughout. The Spanish landscapes are naturally varied and diverse, making it the ideal location for swimming, hiking, fitness bootcamps and so many other healthy activities. Spain is also famous for its beautiful islands which can be split into two major island groups, the Balearic and the Canary Islands. Both are synonymous with natural beauty, fun and relaxation, perfect to explore and experience on holiday!
Fuerteventura is the second largest of Spain’s Canary Islands and is also home to The Fit Retreat. This healthy holiday aims to create the perfect balance between exercise, nutrition and relaxation. Whether you’re looking to increase strength, improve stamina or flexibility, specially tailored classes are available to help work towards your goals and reach a refreshing level of vitality. Fuerteventura hosts a plethora of stunning nature, sandy beaches and peaceful surroundings, making it an idyllic wellness destination.
Spanish people are known for being extremely friendly and helpful. Taking great pride in their national customs and traditions means Spaniards are very passionate when it comes to traditions and customs. People are seen to be very active compared to the majority of Europeans, which can set a great motivational tone on a fitness break. Being proud to show off their country’s vibrant features such as glamourous beaches, towns and nature parks is what makes Spain such an amazing country to visit.
One retreat which is nestled in the heart of Spain’s stunning Sierra de Las Nieves Nature Park and Andalucían region is Shanti Som. This resort is the perfect destination if you’re looking to make progression with cardiovascular health, muscle toning or even if you’re itching for a spa holiday. Shanti Som is also no stranger to beautiful natural surroundings and features. Bask in the pine forest surroundings and mountainous views whilst experiencing various wellness activities ranging from circuit training to deep tissue massages!
The diversity of getaways and locations on offer is what makes Spain such an amazing wellness destination. A trip to Spain will help you reach those all-important healthy goals and push you towards new vitality after an enriching getaway!
Talk to one of our Wellness Travel Specialists on 0203 397 8891 or contact us here to discuss booking your own tailor-made holiday to Spain!
