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Spa / Leisure Accommodation in Algarve
Spa / Leisure Accommodation in Algarve West
Spa / Leisure Accommodation in Lisbon Estoril Coast
Spa hotels are popular throughout Portugal but particularly in the Algarve, Estoril & Silver Coast and Madeira (particularly Funchal, Madeira's capital). See also the choice of spa leisure hotels across the Azores Islands, which also feature natural spa thermal springs for example at Furnas on Sao Miguel. Portugal also has a range of more traditional spa resorts where it's long been popular to take the thermal waters for their medicinal properties such as at.Caldas da Rainha, Curia, Chaves & Vidago. These are particularly concentrated in central Portugal and the Minho region of north Portugal. Spa resorts have been updated to offer every imaginable health and beauty treatment to help you recharge your batteries and relax. You're usually at the luxury end hotel wise if you opt for a spa hotel. Most have four star gradings and above, but you certainly get what you pay for.
The luxury spa resorts are all about relaxation, pampering and sports. They're set up so that everything you could want is on your doorstep. Being in Portugal many of the spa resorts include golf courses and most will have a range of leisure facilities such as heated indoor swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts, golf courses as well as lush gardens and walking and cycling trails. See particularly Funchal Madeira Luxury accommodation listings here on Iknow Portugal, and in the Algarve look to Luxury Vilamoura hotels, and luxury hotels Alvor, Lagos, Albufeira. You'll find a choice of luxury spa hotels too on the Estoril Coast, particularly at Cascais, and look to Lisbon city centre for luxury spa hotels.
Spa hotels range in size, and offer a variety of facilities which may include sauna thermal bath, steam bath, thermal beds, special showers, hydromassage pools with bubble seats, massage jets and beds, toning pool, compostela foot-bath, relaxation areas and outdoor solariums with sun loungers. Many offer a range of beauty treatments as well such as face and body massage, mud and seaweed wraps, body peeling, ooh ahh and facials. What a fantastic way to detox!
Central to all spa hotels is the range of health and beauty treatments they offer. Portugal has a long history of taking the waters for health benefits and this culture has been updated with spas offering massage, Chinese medicine and facials. Some choices include hydro baths, underwater massages, marine extract wraps, envelopments and scrubs, and a full menu of massage options as well as a range of facials and firming treatments or how about an invigorating cold wrapping to help boost circulation and combat cellulite. Some put together whole health programmes that you can following during your stay like the ever popular Detox progamme.
Luxury spa hotels also usually include a range of leisure and sports facilities and instruction, for example how about a Yoga or Tai Chi class. Massage is a key part of the spa hotel's programme as well from whole-body oil massage, gently applied using medicinal oils to facial treatments leaving your skin feeling revitalized and radiating health and vitality. Many wellness hotels also offer top beauty advice and tips, and you can hook into lessons on day or evening makeup application.
Discover all the latest exotic treatments and beauty products at Portugal spa hotels such as Hydro Massage, Scottish Shower, Vichy Shower, and Niagara Shower. Treatments in spa hotels today reach far and wide, resulting in a cultural blend of traditional therapies gathered from the ancient cultures of China, Bali, India and Europe, albeit with a modern twist. Expect therapies as diverse as Reiki where the therapist gently lays their hands over specific areas to induce relaxation and total well-being, or watsu which is a form of aquatic massage. Other treatments may include Reflexology or oriental foot massage which works on pressure points.
Spa resorts usually have a range of leisure facilities for both indoor and outdoor exercise such as indoor swimming pools, gyms, teniis courts, jogging tracks, bike hire, or more spiritual activities like yoga, Qi Gong, Ayurvedic treatments or Tai chi. Spa hotels always have de-luxe interior designs, with lovely decor and cutting edge facilities such as Sauna, Turkish Bath, Sensations Shower, Fitness Room, Cold Water Bath, and of course Indoor and outdoor swimming Pools. Outdoor swimming pools will be heated all year round usually at about 24 degrees, and most will have splendid beach or countryside views.
As you'd expect, Portugal's spa resorts are always popular for golf with many like Praia d'El Rey which has a championship 18 hole links golf course and driving range adjacent to the resort. See also spa/leisure golf resorts around Quarteira and Vilamoura on the Algarve. Linked to the conference facilities that are usually on offer within the spa hotel complex make these excellent destinations for both leisure and business travel. There will also be well equipped gyms available with a range of themes including body gyms, pool and aqua gyms, cardio fitness, weightlifting, and personal training.
The health and fitness theme extends to the menus served as well. Spa hotels often offer a la carte menus, superb breakfasts and fine dining and fine wines. Many have dining areas with spectacular views of the Atlantic, again making every experience from breakfast to de-luxe accommodation luxurious heaven! Saunter out onto spectacular outdoor terraces overlooking the sea where you can take breakfast.
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