Must-do wellness resorts in Europe

These are our 5 all-time favourites.

1. Parkhotel Igls, Austria

Let us get straight to the point: there’s simply no better place in Europe to follow a Dr. Mayr programme than at Health Retreat Parkhotel Igls. The best doctors, 4* luxury and comfort, an extensive timetable of activities and a gorgeous spa. Combine an intensive colon cleanse with deep mental and emotional relaxation in the fresh mountain air of the Tyrolean Alps.

2. Shanti Som, Spain

Great things come in small packages. Shanti Som has been one of our favourites for many years now. Nearby the chic Marbella in the mountains of Andalusia, this 4* resort is an oasis of rest and peace. With no more than fourteen rooms, personal attention is guaranteed. However, don’t think that professionalism is compromised by the size of the place: the yoga, detox, weight loss and stress management programmes are extremely professional.

3. Lefay Resort & Spa, Italy

Is it the divine food? The LeFay Spa Method that treats complaints and ailments so successfully using traditional Chinese medicine? The stunning spa? Or the fantastic views over Lake Garda and the olive and citrus trees? Safe to say, it’s the combination of all these elements that make LeFay Resort & Spa an exceptional destination. 

4. SHA Wellness Clinic, Spain

‘Unique’ is the best description for SHA Wellness Clinic. Why? Because it’s an ultra-modern, sleek, trendy and super-deluxe 5* resort that has elevated macrobiotic food to a culinary art. Honest! The spa is no less impressive. Head there for eastern holistic and western medicinal therapies, as well as aesthetic treatments.  

5. Longevity Medical Spa at Vilalara, Portugal

Longevity has made a name for itself. For years, this medical spa has built a reputation for its specialist packages, based on the latest scientific insights and medical technologies. Thanks to Longevity joining forces with Vilalara Thalassa Resort, you can now enjoy the supervision of the spa’s doctors and therapists in a most luxurious setting. They also offer Thalasso programmes here. The cherry on the cake is the sun, sea, beach and stunning surroundings, with plenty of activities to pursue. Now you understand how this 5* destination earned its place among our top 5.