A day of wellness at a spa
Free your spirit and regain your balance. The mild climate and ideal location near the ocean make Portugal’s spas natural reserves for wellness.
If you're looking for a quiet holiday destination, In the comfort of a hotel or at a resort, in Portugal you will find the main international spa brands, along with a vast range of wellness programs. Choose a signature treatment or a personalized plan. Banyan Tree, Sisley, Angsana, Espa, La Prairie, Mandara, Caudalie or Six Senses are some of the brands that offer programs geared toward relaxing and preventing stress, anti-aging, detox or beauty, combined with nutritional counselling.
Photo: Six Senses Douro Valley, Lamego
Re-energize yourself at one of the hotels with spa in Porto and the North, where you can stay when you visit Porto and the region– www.visitportoandnorth.travel
Photo: H2Otel Congress & Medical Spa, Unhais da Serra, Covilhã
In Centro de Portugal, with its world renowned historical heritage and well preserved natural landscapes, you will find thermal spas with very special therapeutic properties. Please visit www.visitcentrodeportugal.com.pt
Photo: Hotel Quinta do Lago, Algarve
In the mild climate of the Algarve you can combine wellness with the beach, nature and outdoor activities. See how at www.visitalgarve.pt or conduct a search for spas and resorts in the region.
In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Islands of Madeira and Porto Santo are a safe bet for anyone who likes nature, tranquillity and quality of service. Against a luxurious backdrop in the mountains or by the sea, Madeira Spas are sanctuaries of wellness.
Various Portuguese spas have been internationally recognized in health and wellness:
√ The Vine Hotel, Madeira - in 2016, it was rated the best spa hotel on a European island (Europe's Leading Island Hotel & Spa 2016)
√ Vilalara Longevity Thalassa & Medical Spa and Longevity Cegonha Country Club, Algarve - the Longevity concept has been internationally recognised by the World Travel Awards and by Condé Nast Johansens. In 2013 it was voted the “Most Life-Changing Spa” by the Tatler Awards.
√ Six Senses Douro Valley, Lamego - considered one of the best hotels in Europe by readers of Condé Nast Traveller and one of the best spas in the world, according to the Taschen's Favourite Spas guide
√ Vidago Palace Hotel, Chaves – named Best Spa by Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report and recognized for its unique treatments by Condé Nast Johansens Luxury Spas in 2015
√ Conrad Hotel Algarve – voted the World’s Leading New Resort in 2012, and Europe’s Leading Luxury Resort and Spa in 2015 and 2016, in the World Travel Awards
√ The Yeatman Hotel, Porto – considered the Best Hotel Spa in Europe by World Spa & Wellness Awards 2013
√ Altis Belém Hotel & Spa, Lisboa - spa by Karin Herzog was named the Best Luxury Hotel Spa by the World Luxury Spa Awards 2013