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BEActive Retreats with Hiking and Cycling
Being active in nature...
Discover luxury wellness eco retreats in nature, perfect for hiking and cycling. PureandCure, Health & Wellness experts since 2005, offers a variety of active holidays to help you restore vitality and energy. Most health and wellness resorts are nestled in breathtaking natural settings, such as mountains, national parks, lakes, beaches, or tranquil countryside. These idyllic locations are perfect for hiking, walking, and cycling, offering a harmonious blend of activity and relaxation. Many resorts provide rental bikes, trail maps, and guide services, making it easy to explore. Hiking and cycling are low-impact exercises that improve cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and boost coordination - all while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. After an active day, relax with a massage and let nature clear your mind. Combining outdoor activities with spa treatments to unwind makes a wellness retreat the ideal way to recharge both mentally and physically.
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FeelViana, Portugal
Beach, spa, adventure, nature, relaxation and watersports galore come together at FeelViana – a top destination for an active yet relaxed wellness holiday.
9 Reviews
Bed & Breakfast
from € 89 p.p.
Surfing
from € 430 p.p.
5
Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia
Pangkor Laut Resort is the only resort situated on a 300-hectare, beautiful private island with powder white beaches, emerald green waters and unspoilt rainforest. A little piece of heaven on earth.
11 Reviews
Bed & Breakfast
from € 98 p.p.
5
Fivelements Retreat, Bali (Indonesia)
This intimate boutique retreat with 20 suites along the Ayung River is about a 20-minute drive from Ubud. It offers unique healing and energy massages and treatments. There’s also a plant-based restaurant and daily yoga classes.
4 Reviews
Spa & Wellness
from € 130 p.p.
Detox
from € 4401 p.p.
5
Lefay SPA Dolomiti, Italy
A luxurious five-star wellness retreat in the Dolomites, just two hours from Verona. Lefay features a stunning three-story design spa, world-class cuisine, and plenty of outdoor activities in a breathtaking mountain setting.
13 Reviews
Wellness & Relaxation
from € 214 p.p.
Fitness & Yoga
from € 959 p.p.
Active & Balance
from € 1733 p.p.
5
My Arbor, Italy
Experience a modern and luxurious adults-only treehouse-style hotel, set amidst the stunning Italian Dolomites, with a lavish 2500 m2 spa. Nestled in a prime skiing and hiking location, it's the perfect blend of luxury and nature.
8 Reviews
Bed & Halfboard
from € 230 p.p.
5
Kurhaus Hotel Bad Bocklet, Germany
Enjoy the healing traditions of Ayurveda from India in Kurhaus Hotel Bad Bocklet, just a two-hour drive from Frankfurt. This serene retreat, set amidst the beautiful landscapes of the Bavarian Rhön, is home to mineral-rich spring water.
15 Reviews
Ayurveda
from € 486 p.p.
Panchakarma
from € 3708 p.p.
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Shanti-Som, Spain
Shanti-Som is a boutique wellbeing retreat just 10 km from Marbella, where Balinese influences meet the calm of Andalusian nature. With a holistic approach and personal atmosphere, it’s the ideal place to reset and recharge.
92 Reviews
Relaxation Retreat
Experience the tranquility and personal care of Shanti-Som with retreats starting from 3 nights. Enjoy nourishing meals, soothing treatments, and peaceful yoga and meditation sessions
from € 542 p.p.
Yoga & Pilates
At Shanti-Som, you can enjoy yoga and meditation retreats starting from 3 nights. Treat yourself to relaxing treatments, balanced meals, and calming yoga and meditation sessions
from € 918 p.p.
Detox & Weight Loss
Discover the detox and weight loss retreats at Shanti-Som, available from 3 nights. Enjoy balanced meals, relaxing treatments, and inspiring fitness sessions
from € 1242 p.p.
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Ayurveda Mandira, Austria
Experience a one-of-a-kind blend of Ayurveda and the therapeutic thermal waters of Eastern Styria at a magnificent Ayurveda Resort infused with Asian influences.
14 Reviews
Ayurveda
from € 571 p.p.
5
Eremito, Italy
In this eco-design hotel, inspired by ancient monasteries and set in a 3,000-hectare protected reserve, time seems to freeze. It's the perfect place for tranquility, contemplation, and a digital detox.
5 Reviews
Silence Retreat
from € 587 p.p.
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Sentido Galomar, Madeira
Discover an extraordinary adults-only seaside retreat, boasting an array of thrilling activities to captivate even the most active and sport fanatics.
12 Reviews
Yoga
from € 591 p.p.
Relaxation
from € 667 p.p.
5
Terme di Relilax, Italy
Boutique hotel in the Tuscan hills, surrounded by nature. Thermal baths with healing water from nearby hot springs. Authentic Italian hospitality and warmth.
Relax & Ontspanning
from € 597 p.p.
5
Resort Weissenhaus, Germany
Lush meadows, green forests, and a refreshing sea breeze... the moment you step through the gateway of the luxurious WEISSENHAUS hotel, you begin to relax and feel grounded. Weissenhaus is perfect for spa lovers and food enthusiasts seeking tranquility.
2 Reviews
Deluxe Relaxation
from € 740 p.p.
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MasQi Retreat, Spain
A small, luxurious adults-only yoga and meditation resort located in a stylish 19th-century farmhouse at the center of a nature park. The ideal place to reconnect with yourself and with nature.
23 Reviews
Detox
from € 749 p.p.
De-stress & Relax
from € 859 p.p.
Yoga
from € 1059 p.p.
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Palazzo di Varignana, Italy
A sophisticated retreat nestled in the heart of the Italian countryside, just 30 minutes from Bologna. Featuring Italy’s top-rated spa, it offers specialized wellness programs based on the Acquaviva Method.
9 Reviews
Relaxation
from € 970 p.p.
Fitness & Weight Loss
from € 1385 p.p.
Anti-aging and Women's Health
from € 1930 p.p.
5
Anassa, Cyprus
The view over the beach and sea is simply unparalleled. Anassa is a distinctive hotel with a story—elegant and luxurious, embodying history, ambiance, and culture in every detail.
11 Reviews
Relaxation
from € 978 p.p.
5
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort, Bali (Indonesia)
Excellent service and extremely professional holistic programmes based on Balinese traditions. A beautiful and intimate retreat in green surroundings creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.
12 Reviews
De-Stress & Relax
from € 984 p.p.
5
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, Bhutan
Hospitality, peace, beauty, mysticism, and spirituality converge in the magical and mysterious kingdom of Bhutan, the land of happiness. Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary stands as the sole 5-star wellness resort, presenting an all-inclusive wellbeing concept.
4 Reviews
De-Stress
from € 999 p.p.
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The Retreat, Costa Rica
The Retreat Costa Rica is one of the best luxury wellness boutique resort and spa, where organic gardens, lush landscapes, chirping birds, and technicolor sunsets are the setting for healing journeys.
11 Reviews
Wellness & Relaxation
from € 1100 p.p.
5
Atmantan, India
At Atmantan Wellness Resort, traditional Eastern medicine with a state-of the art spa,ultra-modern fitness facilities, and Western medical knowledge. The overarching goal is not just to experience a sense of well-being but to genuinely own it.
19 Reviews
Relaxation
from € 1252 p.p.
Yoga & Fitness
from € 2920 p.p.
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Rimski Dvor, Slovenia
Rimski Dvor in Rimske Terme offers a peaceful escape to a Roman-inspired paradise. Reconnect with nature, well-being, medical team and relaxation while indulging in healing waters and a perfect blend of tradition and modern comfort.
7 Reviews
Healthy Lifestyle
from € 1400 p.p.
5
Sashwa River of Stars, South Africa
Wellness in the wilderness: Time seems to stand still at Sashwa River of Stars, a luxurious safari retreat on the banks of the Olifants River in Kruger National Park. Each day, nature’s full splendor unfolds on the floodplains stretching before you.
Wellness in the wilderness
from € 1456 p.p.
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Alpino Atlantico, Madeira
Ayurveda at one of Madeira's most picturesque seaside resorts. Boutique-style Alpino Atlantico offers a blend of genuine treatments within a stunning environment.
28 Reviews
Ayurveda
from € 1581 p.p.
Weight Management
from € 1979 p.p.
Panchakarma
from € 3288 p.p.
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Engel Ayurpura , Italy
Ayurvedic boutique retreat, which opened in 2023, is designed in a modern, wooden chalet style. Led by experts from Sri Lanka and India, it’s located in the Dolomites mountains, roughly a 2-hour drive from Verona or Innsbruck.
7 Reviews
Ayurveda
from € 1587 p.p.
Panchakarma
from € 3737 p.p.
5
Ananda in the Himalayas, India
Ananda in the Himalayas is ranked among the top 10 Wellness Retreats globally, at 30 mins from Rishikesh, and offering transformative experiences through Ayurveda, Yoga, Meditation, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Physiotherapy.
24 Reviews
Fitness & Weight Management
from € 2180 p.p.
5
COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali (Indonesia)
Ranked among the top 5 best wellness resorts in Asia, COMO Shambhala Estate offers next-level personal attention, where holistic programs and nourishing cuisine rejuvenate both body and mind.
9 Reviews
Relax & De-stress
from € 2312 p.p.
Yoga & Fitness
from € 2512 p.p.
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Yeotown, Madeira
Explore Madeira with a boho-chic boutique retreat featuring a top-rated wellness program. Yeotown Madeira offers a 6-day retreat filled with outdoor adventures, yoga, meditation, mindfulness, group talks, and workshops.
1 Review
Yeotown retreat
from € 3377 p.p.
5
Brenners Park, Germany
A luxurious hotel exuding timeless elegance and grandeur, complemented by a state-of-the-art spa boasting contemporary finesse and cutting-edge amenities.
6 Reviews
Relax & De-stress
from € 3500 p.p.
5
Euphoria Retreat, Greece
This is Greece's first holistic retreat, designed around the five elements of Chinese medicine to promote physical and mental balance. It's a stunningly designed retreat and a truly impressive destination at an hour's drive from Kalamata..
32 Reviews
Mental Balance & De-stress
from € 3608 p.p.
5
Mount Med Resort, Austria
A life-changing adults-only resort in the mountains with a medical spa and personalised programmes for longevity, improved quality of life, health, aesthetics, and mobility.
Fitness and Pain Relief
from € 4893 p.p.
Mental Balance & De-stress
from € 5310 p.p.
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Hiking and Cycling in combination with Wellbeing
Most health and wellbeing resorts are located in stunning environments in nature. A relaxing, active and health holiday in a beautiful setting. Think mountains, National Parks, lakes, beaches or the countryside. Those settings are ideal for hiking, walking and cycling. Health and wellbeing resorts who are located in nature, mostly offer rental bikes services, maps with walking trails and services for rental guides.
Hiking and cycling in nature are both wonderful ways to explore the great outdoors and stay active. Cycling and hiking are low-impact exercise that can improve cardiovascular health, strengthen leg muscles, and increase balance and coordination. It allows you to cover more ground and see more of the outdoors.
You relax your body during a massage, you clear your mind by being active in nature. It is an ideal way to recover both mentally and physically. Elements of hiking and cycling turn a wellbeing holiday into the ultimate relaxation break.
Tips: Make sure to wear comfortable shoes with good traction, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring plenty of water and snacks. Be mindful of your surroundings and watch out for wildlife or potential hazards on the trail. Always wear a helmet when cycling and make sure your bike is in good working condition before heading out. Follow traffic laws and be aware of your surroundings, especially when cycling on roads or shared paths. Bring plenty of water and snacks, and consider packing a repair kit in case of any issues with your bike.
Why is Nature so great for stress
Natural environments have a calming effect on body and mind. Research has shown that exposure to natural environments, such as forests or parks, can have a positive effect on reducing stress and anxiety. Natural environments have been found to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, lower blood pressure and slow down heart rate.
- Nature provides opportunities for physical activity: Exercise is known to be a great stress reducer. Being in nature provides opportunities for physical activities such as hiking, walking, and swimming, which can help to reduce stress and improve overall wellbeing.
- Nature provides a break from technology and everyday life: Being in nature provides an opportunity to disconnect from technology and the fast-paced demands of everyday life. This break can help to reduce stress and provide a sense of relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Exposure to nature can improve mood: Exposure to nature has been shown to increase positive emotions and reduce negative emotions. This can lead to an overall improvement in mood and wellbeing.
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