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Exploring Health Resorts in Nature (great for hiking and cycling!)

April 7, 2023

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. 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. Natural environments have a calming effect on body and mind.

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NEW! Rimski Dvor, Slovenia

Our latest addition: four star hotel Rimski Dvor in Rimske Terme offers a peaceful escape to a Roman-inspired paradise. The place is surrounded by gorgeous green hills, great for hiking and cycling. Reconnect with nature, well-being, and relaxation while indulging in the healing waters. Enjoy a range of treatments during this 8-day Health Booster in this beautifully (renovated), stylish hotel. Unwind in the adults-only spa, featuring therapeutic water from Toplice's thermal village. All programs are supervised by a medical team. 

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Ayurveda Resort Mandira, Austria

A unique combination of Ayurveda and the healing thermal waters of Eastern Styria at a fabulous European Ayurveda Resort with Asian vibes. The European Ayurveda Resort Mandira is situated in the hills of Bad Waltersdorf, the Styrian Thermalarea in Austria’s eastern tip. Mandira is surrounded by vineyards and orchards: a landscape that strongly encourages relaxation, healing and rejuvenation.

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Sentido Galomar, Madeira

This fantastic adults-only holiday resort by the sea offers an impressive list of activities that challenge even the most active holidaymakers. Madeira is the Island of Body & Mind and great for hiking and cycling. Galomar is located on the cliff of a private bay at marine reserve, Garajau in the Atlantic Ocean. A top location for swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving and for enjoying the fantastic views.

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The Retreat Costa Rica

The Retreat Costa Rica is one of the best luxury wellness boutique resort and spas, where organic gardens, lush landscapes, chirping birds, and technicolor sunsets are the setting for healing journeys. Panoramic views of Costa Rica’s green hillscape on the one side, and the Pacific Ocean on the other. At The Retreat – situated on a 50-acre a 50-acre quartz mountain with healing properties overlooking the Pacific Ocean – you’ll be surrounded by nature.

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MasQi - The Energy House, Spain

A small, luxury adults-only yoga and meditation resort in a stylish 19th century farmhouse in the centre of a nature park. The perfect place in which to connect with yourself and with nature. MasQi is situated between Alicante and Valencia in the heart of the Mariola mountain range. Most impressive is the Yoga Dome on the edge of the forest: a sensational domed building into which natural light streams through the transparent glass. Hear the birdsong and feel the sun’s rays.

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Hotel Alpino Atlantico Ayurveda, Madeira

Ayurveda in one of Madeira’s most beautiful seaside resorts. Alpino Atlántico combines authentic treatments with a spectacular setting: Madeira. The island of flowers, lovely walks and a mild climate. Not to mention the home of Alpino Atlántico. The resort is located on a cliff on the south coast of the island in a protected maritime reserve, on the crystal-clear waters of the Lido Galomar bay.

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Shanti-Som, Spain

The beauty and serenity of Bali yet closer to home. This is Shanti-Som. Secluded and intimate. This is where you’ll rediscover yourself. What a majestic view! Hidden away in the mountains of Andalusia, Shanti-Som looks out on to the Sierra de las Nieves and a nature reserve. If you’re looking to relax in a lovely environment where you’ll be more than well looked after, this is the place for you. Small yet luxurious, comfortable and professional: perfect!

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Marleen

This blog is written by Marleen, the founder of PureandCure.com. She travels around the world in search of the best Health & Wellbeing Hotels, Spas and Retreats and shares her know-how, experiences and observations through her blogs.

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