Luxury spa resort: Greece, Croatia, Portugal, Morocco
A stay in a luxury spa resort is a special and unique experience – the pinnacle or relaxation! Many of our clients choose to stay in a spa report for a few nights to recharge during a hectic trip. Others instead make this the focus of their vacation. Staying in a spa resort for a week is the perfect way to reset.
This week, we are sharing a few of our favorite spa resorts and hotels in some of the countries that we can help you discover. The Bella Vita Travels portfolio is vast and personally curated to choose the best experiences and accommodations for our clients. These are places that we know and love. Be it for a few days or a week or even more, a luxury spa resort is always a great idea.
Euphoria Retreat and spa, Greece
Euphoria is the first well being, destination spa in Greece and exceeds in every sense of the word. This resort offers a wonderful collection of treatments at the hands of experts. These range from the physically restorative and soul-nurturing to the cosmetic. This luxurious retreat is located within the Unesco World Heritage site of Mystras.
Set at the foot hills of Mount Taygetos of Peloponnese, it is a dreamy destination. Woodland hugging the rooms, vistas of the valley below and direct views to the magnificent castle above. It is carved into the rocks seemingly out of a fairytale. However, not only architecturally interesting, but also the facilities and spa treatments are spectacular. With full programs that schedule your whole day, to one time treatments and a vast menu of western and eastern healing, there is something for everyone. Several pools, a hammam, and different treatment rooms make this resort – driving distance from Athens – an amazing choice.
Six Senses, Douro Valley, Portugal
We cannot stop singing the praises of the Six Senses in Douro Valley. This is a property we work quite frequently with and one that our clients love as much as we do. This 19th-century manor sits high on a hill overlooking vine-covered terraces. The Douro river gently flowing at its feet. It has been beautifully restored, with contemporary interiors reflecting both the region’s rich heritage. and our Six Senses design values. Spacious and comfortable rooms, suites and villas set within flourishing gardens and vineyards. There is seasonal food and exquisite wines from the valley.
But what stands out is the spa! Portuguese tradition in a great setting for rural relaxation. There is a spectacular indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling garden views. Also, underwater sound therapy and massage jets. Or perhaps go for full restoration in the vitality pool. New treatments at Six Senses spa in Portugal include color therapy and Cryotherapy. You can also try your hand at alchemy or go back to nature and venture outside for forest bathing. There is an extensive choice of on demand classes and expert personal trainers. This is wellness and luxury at its best.
Villa Dubrovnik, Croatia
The location of this property is very special, set into the rocky cliffs on a stretch of Dalmatian coast. Villa Dubrovnik is a fashionable retreat for guests in search of luxury and first-class hospitality.
The hotel’s pristine white architecture provides a stunning contrast to the rocky landscape and emerald green waters of Adriatic.
Villa Spa uses organic Sodashi products for its facials and massages. The Villa Spa Experience Massage Diamond offers the chance to test out the hotel’s ‘diamond bed’. This special treatment uses light, color, sound and scents to stimulate the senses.
They follow a wellness concept aimed at revitalizing body and spirit mixing Mediterranean cures with innovative techniques. Spa staff also utilize a range of locally grown ingredients, like the flowers of the locally grown immortelle plant. The treatment menu is vast, and its the perfect place to relax for a few days and unwind after stressful days exploring the city.
La Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco
Rooted in the ancient medina of Marrakech, La Mamounia is a perfect blend of legendary palace grandeur and Arabic-Andalusian style. An icon among the finest world hotels, La Mamounia is the essence of Moroccan identity. The 209 rooms, suites, and riads are all pure luxury. This is truly a property in a class by itself.
The spa is also voted one of the best in Northern Africa and one of the best in the world. It is a veritable sanctuary dedicated to beauty and well-being. This vast facility covers 2,500 m².
Local ingredients like Black soap, Ghassoul clay, Argan oil and rose water blend modern treatments with Moroccan tradition. In the expert hands of their spa therapists, massages, body care and facial treatments take on an almost holistic dimension that awakens a new serenity. The heated pool means that this is a destination for total relax all year long.
Luxury Spa Experiences, tailor made for you
These are just a few of some of the gorgeous spa retreats we can help you plan a trip to.
We can add or tailor anything you wish in this trip, adding in stops in cities and countryside, or even just focusing on a week in total relax. We hope we gave some travel inspiration, and please contact us for any travel questions!
