Healthy holidays in Spain Now more than ever, we all know health has to be a priority. Our DMC partner, Destination Spain suggests a trip where guests can forget about schedules. A few days devoted to looking after oneself and enjoying the pause is all that's needed. They want guests to try it a different, more Spanish way, so they suggest discovering special therapies and treatments with products and techniques which are typically local: extra virgin olive oil, wines, and aloe vera plants. Natural ways for a healthy balance.
Extra virgin olive oil, healthy inside and outside It’s the star of the Mediterranean diet, and people probably already know how healthy it is as a culinary ingredient. But this liquid gold is also a valuable ally for the skin. Olive oil therapy techniques, such as relaxing massages, face masks and body treatments, moisturize and protect the skin. The main difference between olive oil and other oils is its high concentration of antioxidants, which enhances its relaxing effect and improves skin elasticity. Guests can enjoy this therapy with extra virgin olive oil in many spas and wellness centers in Spain. There are more to choose from in the main olive-growing areas, like Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha and Cataluña. For example, in Jaén (Andalusia) one can complete the experience with visits to almazaras (the mills where oil is pressed from the olive), tastings and workshops.
Vinotherapy, relaxation through the senses A multisensory relaxation experience. That’s what wine and grape-based treatments can offer. From Instagram-friendly wine baths and toning wraps to exfoliation with grape seeds to deep- cleanse the skin. And often, accompanied by tastings of the local wines. These are totally natural treatments to relax the body, clear the mind, and awaken the senses one by one. La Rioja, Rioja Alavesa (Álava, Basque Country) and Ribera del Duero (Castilla y León) are areas well-known in Spain for their excellent wines. They are probably also where guests will find the most varied vinotherapy options.
Aloe vera and the Canary Islands, a fortunate combination As a soap, as a gel, as a cream, or even as a juice... aloe vera is one of the most fashionable natural therapy discoveries of recent years, and the Canary Islands are among the main producers. The reasons? The permanent spring-like temperatures, the many hours of sunshine, and the volcanic landscape that encourages it to grow. These qualities make the destination the perfect place to find calm. The Canary Islands also have spas and wellness centers, there are more than 20 in total. Guests can imagine lying in the sunshine, with views of the sea, enjoying a comfortable 21 degrees centigrade, and discovering the benefits of aloe vera. Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, and Gran Canaria are the islands growing the most aloe vera, and there it’s easy to visit an organic farm and learn about its calming, healing and regenerating properties.
Opmerkingen