Europe’s Best Spa & Wellness Resorts
Lefay Resort
Lake Garda, Italy
Located above the village of Gargnano, this eco-resort with award-winning spa was constructed using stone pillars and wooden beams, taking inspiration from Lake Garda’s lemon houses. Rooms feature local walnut and olive floors, and the restaurants serve Mediterranean dishes using local ingredients.
The resort’s award-winning spa comprises indoor and outdoor heated salt-water pools, infinity pool, hammam, five saunas, a salt lake and 21 massage rooms. The spa combines classical Chinese medicine with traditional Western science, resulting in holistic personalised treatments. There’s a fitness area with glass-fronted windows overlooking the pool area and lake. There’s a running circuit and fitness path with five meditation areas. There are two meeting rooms, and a cigar lounge offering a selection of cigars and spirits. Service is friendly and efficient.
• Thalassotherapy - Thalago
• Therapeutic Massages and Massotherapy
• Natural Treatments
• Traditional Chinese Medicine and specialised treatments
• Facial Treatments
• Baths and Wraps
• Osteo-Physiotherapy
SHA Wellness Spa
Alicante, Spain
The ultra-chic Shah Wellness Clinic, is one of the most renowned on the continent. Perched on the cliffs of the Villa de Althea Mountains the resort offers outstanding views overlooking the Mediterranean coastline from its series of gleaming white ultra-modern buildings.
Located within the complex are a number of pools and waterfalls, treatment and hydrotherapy areas, Zen zones and tropical gardens. However where the resort really takes it to another level is with its pioneering treatments that combine age old eastern traditions with the latest western technology. Upon arrival each guest receives an initial consultation with an agenda coordinator and doctor creating a personalized program. Alongside massages, colonics, gentle yoga and reflexology, the resort offers laser treatments for face and body, dentistry, cosmetic procedures, acupuncture and sleep therapies.
• Hydrotherapies
• Therapeutic Massages and Massotherapy
• SHA Rituals
• Natural Treatments
• Traditional Chinese Medicine and specialised treatments
• Facial Treatments
• Baths and Wraps
• Fitness area plus Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates
https://shawellnessclinic.com/
Capri Palace Hotel & Spa
Ana Capri, Italy
Without a doubt, Capri Palace Hotel & Spa is one of the finest in Europe. Situated on the high cliffs of Ana Capri, overlooking the sapphire-blue bay of Naples, the hotel has everything a discerning guest could hope for; Michelin Starred Cuisine, a world famous Beauty Farm Spa, as well as an intricate history, exquisite pieces of art and countless boutique shops in the charming traditional villages that surround.
Indeed the first of its kind in the world, the Beauty Farm Spa delivers ground-breaking medical treatments, thanks to a highly qualified team of 30 people including doctors, therapists, beauticians, dieticians, chefs and hospitality managers. The concepts are designed to bring the body into the best physical and mental wellbeing, thanks to the application of techniques of Western medicine. Naturally, a host of supermodels and sports stars, have splashed through the icy pools and endured cold-mud treatments to keep in top shape.
• Diagnostics
• Cardiology
• Nutrition
• The Leg School Therapy
• Aesthetic Medicine
• Posturology
• Hi-Tech Contouring
• Signature Collection
• Body Treatments and massages
• Beauty Treatments
• Fitness and Day Spa
http://www.capripalace.com/en/
Europe Hotel & Resort
Killarney, Ireland
Located in rural county Kerry, the Europe Hotel Killarney hosts a spa with possibly one of the most beautiful views in the world. Overlooking Lough Lein, the largest of the Killarney lakes, to the backdrop of the emerald green McGillycuddy's Reeks Mountains, the hotel is completely immersed in this most enchanting corner of Ireland.
ESPA therapies fuse the benefits of modern health, beauty and relaxation with the proven wisdom of ancient therapies from around the world, and this space has been designed to be in perfect balance with the nature of its environment, each relaxation space created to take advantage of the landscape, a peaceful haven in which to awaken the senses and relax the mind. Guests can even watch the landscape change colours throughout the day from the comfort of the hydrotherapy pool or relaxation areas.
• Signature ESPA therapies
• Ayurvedic inspired rituals
• Ultimate body envelopments
• ESPA body experiences
• Facials and aromatherapy massages
• Beauty treatments
• Fitness and Day Spa
http://www.theeurope.com/
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
Bad Ragaz, Switzerland
Located in a spectacular mountainous valley just one hour from Zurich, the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz consists of two hotels, both with ultra-luxurious spa facilities.
The resort is at the forefront of sports injury rehabilitation and it is not uncommon to see whole sports teams turn up for treatment. With their extensive facilities, there are plenty of other treatments too; including detox, weight and stress management programs and anti-ageing therapies alongside the usual massages, scrubs and wraps. In fact you can find almost any treatment known to man on their menus, and broken down into the following categories:
• Energy & Earthing
• Rhythm & Flow
• Cleanliness & Clarity
• Relaxation & Balance
• Inspiration & Vitality
• Beauty & Care
• Fitness & Training
The rooms and suites are spectacular too, with enormous levels of detail. For instance all the water in the Spa Suites, including the bathwater, comes from natural springs, whilst each bathroom has its own sauna, steam room and colour-therapy baths. Guests can even change their mattresses from soft to firm at the flip of a switch.
Castel Monastero
Sienna, Italy
The idyllic Castel Monastero occupies an 11th century walled hamlet in the stunning Tuscan hills surrounding Sienna, creating essentially a hotel-come-village feel. Within the grounds is everything a discerning traveller could want, including two restaurants with menus designed by Gordon Ramsay, a gourmet spa, plus two indoor and three outdoor swimming pools. The rooms surround a lovely Piazza that acts as a focal point for the resort, especially in the evening when there is al fresco dining on offer.
The spa itself specialises in extraordinary 3 or 7 day Slimming, Detox and Anti Age programs designed by Prof. Giorgio Calabrese, the renowned Italian nutrition expert and international promoter of the Mediterranean diet. Complementing this is the amazing "Aquae Monasterii" course with its high saline density sea oil pool, working to enhance the effects of the treatments. An internationally recognised medical centre also provides plastic and aesthetic surgery, for post-op convalescence after reshaping and rejuvenating operations.
• Weightloss
• Detox
• Anti-ageing
• Massages and treatments
• Gourmet Spa menus from Calabrese and Ramsey
• Fitness centre, day spa and yoga
http://www.castelmonastero.com/en/home
Schloss Elmau
Oberbayern, Germany
Seemingly located a world away from anywhere, the Schloss Elmau in the Bavarain Alps hopes to focus on the mind as much as the body to seduce guests into a state of deep relaxation. This is a self-sufficient retreat, where guests can spend a prolonged period of time within the beautiful confines of the resort; from hiking, biking, golf and yoga to concerts, lectures, reading and beauty, not to mention the four spas (including one for families), two libraries, six restaurants and the largest hotel bookshop in the world.
The list of spa treatments is just as extensive. The Schloss experience is to do everything, but not having to do anything and the dedicated team certainly work to make your spa stay an extraordinary one; A Thai massage in the meadow? A Private Spa session at midnight? Partner treatments in the Oriental hamam? Floating massages in the saltwater pool? A personal yoga lesson at six in the morning? That is just the beginning, the possibilities are endless.
• Private rooftop Spa and Hammam
• Extensive list of international speciality massages
• Signature skincare and facials
• Fitness centre, yoga and pilates
http://www.schloss-elmau.de/experience/
Gleneagles
Perthshire, Scotland
Guests could be easily forgiven for overlooking the Gleneagles Hotel spa, after all, the hotel occupies a castle surrounded by 850 acres of Scottish countryside including three of the world’s most famous golf courses and a single malt distillery. Never the less, it is a spa which can legitimately claim to be the most glamorous in the UK.
Juxtaposing the classically country manor style of the rest of the hotel, the spa is a dramatic sea of aubergine and dark chocolate hues, velvet lounges and deep sofas with bronze trimmings and open fireplaces. With 60 different therapies available from the ESPA Life menu and award-winning facilities, this resort really delivers a full spa experience at a world-leading level.
• Signature treatments
• ESPA facials, body treatments and massages
• Ayurvedic inspired treatments
• Oriental inflluences, including yoga
• ESPA maternity packages
• Fitness centre and day spa facilities
http://www.gleneagles.com/
Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Lake Como Italy
Grand Hotel Tremezzo is situated on a prominent position of the legendary lake Como in Italy, and is considered one of Europe’s original luxury spa hotels. From its unique lakeside position, the Art Deco gem has 92 rooms all with unparalleled vistas over the cystal clear water, of Bellagio and the stunning Grigne mountains.
In the sanctum of the T Spa, the views are no less impressive. The indoor pool is a strip of azure with two parallel baths linked by a beautiful arched passage, giving a double infinity effect and offering a sumptuous selection of hydrotherapies. Coupled with the lakefront pools and a wide range of ESPA treatments on offer, this really is a truely enchantining oasis.
• T Spa signature treatments
• ESPA facials, body treatments and massages
• Private spa suite
• Extensive hydrotherapy facilities
• Indoor and outdoor infinity pools
http://www.grandhoteltremezzo.com/en/home/
La Reserve Ramatuelle
French Riviera
La Reserve accomplished the impossible in making their long established spa retreat in Geneva even better. They did this by setting up a sister retreat in Ramatuelle, one of the prettiest villages on the French Riviera, between St Tropez and Port Grimaud. Here it offers jaw dropping views over the Mediterranean.
Each and every guest receives an individual lifestyle assessment, a personalized program of health and recommended bespoke fitness and beauty treatments. It was the first spa to offer products from Crème de la Mer and the extensive treatment menu features the brands award-winning spa’s anti-aging therapies (the non-invasive variety).
• Nescens better-aging programs
• Signature treatments
• Figure Shaping treatments
• Nescens anti-aging cosmeceutical treatments
• Crème de la Mer beauty treatments
• Osteopathy
• Balneotherapy / Body scrubs / Body wraps
• Hydrotherapy & beauty rituals
• Indoor and outdoor pools, Hammam and gym
http://www.lareserve-ramatuelle.com/en/
Clinique La Prairie
Montreux, Switzerland
Clinique la Prairie, Clarens-Montreux is Switzerland's most famous spa. Specialising in 'scientific rejuvenation' You can expect medicine and wellbeing treatments on the highest level with up to date technology providing long-term answers for nearly any imaginable need. Centers of expertise in “Quality Aging” include aesthetic medicine and surgery, mental wellness, weight management, sleep improvement, the muscoloskeletal system and many more. Total discretion goes without saying.
• Surgery: general, orthopaedic, gynaecological, cervicofacial, aesthetic, reconstructive and neurosurgery
• Figure Shaping treatments
• Muscoloskeletal
• Weight Management
• Osteopathy
• Balneotherapy / Body scrubs / Body wraps
• Mental Wellness
• Indoor and outdoor pools, Hammam and gym
http://laprairie.ch/
Brenners Park Hotel & Spa
Baden Baden, Germany
"Old-world charm, great service—they miss nothing." The 140-year-old grande dame in a valley in the Black Forest Mountains, overlooking the tree-lined Lichtentaler Allée, has rooms done in classic country house style. Some accommodations have iron balconies and large windows. "One of the most relaxing and exciting places," it’s near the historic Baden-Baden thermal baths and springs. The hotel’s Medical Spa offers preventive health care, two-day comprehensive examinations, and aesthetic dentistry and dermatology services.
• Preventative care• Naturopathic Diagnostics Therapy
• Weight Management
• Aesthetic Medicine & Dentistry
• Weight Management
• Osteopathy
• Specialist Ophthalmologist
• Gynaecology and Obstetrics
• Indoor and outdoor pools, Hammam and gym
http://www.brenners.com/eng/home/
