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Europe is a great destination for thalassotherapy. The continent is home to many countries with coastlines along the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the North Sea, providing various options for thalassotherapy hotels and resorts. Many European countries have a long history of thalassotherapy and have developed well-established thalassotherapy centers and spas. France, for example, is known for its thalassotherapy centers in Brittany (Bretagne), Normandy and the French Riviera. Similarly, Portugal and Spain also have a long tradition of thalassotherapy, with hotels and thalasso resorts along its coast. Europe has a wide range of marine environments, including rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, and coral reefs. These environments provide a variety of marine products, such as seaweed, mud, and salt. Europe is renowned for its high standards of spa services by strict health and safety standards. Thalassotherapy treatments in Europe are of a high quality and provide a safe and effective way to improve health and well-being.
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Limassol, Cyprus
The luxurious Parklane, which opened in 2022, is an ultra-luxurious five-star resort on the beach in Cyprus with saltwater pools, a separate adults-only wing and a beach in front of the door. read more
Pureandcure Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- FREE thalasso therapy treatment (worth € 70) - only with pre booked spa programme
- Discounted rates for single travellers! - already calculated in shown price
- For repeaters at Parklane: free room upgrade (depending on availability at the time of booking)
7 Reviews
Halkidiki, Greece
Experience the pinnacle of relaxation at our modern beachfront resort, where thermal spa and thalassotherapy meet the natural springs of Halkidiki. With a stunning private beach and rich Greek culture, your getaway awaits. read more
Pureandcure Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Credit voucher worth € 50 - min. stay 4 nights
- Credit voucher worth € 100 - min. stay 7 nights
- Free Thalasso Circuit experience (worth € 50)
- 15% discount on extra spa treatments
- 50% discount on the Holistic Wellbeing Experience (2 massages and thalasso circuit)
- For repeaters in Miraggio, booked through Pureandcure: room upgrade upon booking
4 Reviews
Marbella, Malaga, Spain
Relax & Unwind in this Wellness and Luxury Spa resort at the iconic and high society beach resort in Marbella for some exclusive me-time. read more
Pureandcure Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Free returntransfer from Malaga airport - hotel (worth € 346)
- Early check-in en late check-out (depending on availability)
2 Reviews
Benicàssim (Castellón), Valencia, Spain
Family-run Thalasso hotel in a typical 19th century villa by the beach, less than an hour’s drive away from the bustling city of Valencia. read more
Pureandcure Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Complimentary credit voucher worth € 30 (min. stay 4 nights) OR
- Complimentary credit voucher worth € 50 (min. stay 7 nights)
11 Reviews
Latchi, Cyprus
The view out over the beach and sea is truly unbeatable. But the other thing that makes Anassa unique, it its style: a hotel with a story. Gracious and luxurious, it lives and breathes history, ambience and culture. read more
Pureandcure Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- No single supplement (not valid for Junior Suites, and not valid in July and August and from 27 May - 4 June and 21 - 29 October)
- 2x free participation to group activities - min. stay 5 nights, only in combination with spa package
32 Reviews
Punta del Hidalgo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
You are in excellent hands for a F. X. Mayr, Ayurveda or thalasso programme at the authentic family hotel, OCÉANO Health Spa Hotel read more
Pureandcure Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
20 Reviews
Vilalara, Faro, Portugal
Longevity Medical Spa offers besides well-directed treatments under supervision of specialists, the ultimate luxerious five-star experience read more
Pureandcure Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- 1x free ventre plat stomach treatment (40 minutes)
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Why is Europe a great destination for Thalasso
Europe is a great destination for thalassotherapy. The continent is home to many countries with coastlines along the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the North Sea, providing various options for thalassotherapy hotels and resorts. Many European countries have a long history of thalassotherapy and have developed well-established thalassotherapy centers and spas. France, for example, is known for its thalassotherapy centers in Brittany (Bretagne), Normandy and the French Riviera. Similarly, Portugal, Italy and Spain have a long tradition of thalassotherapy, with hotels and thalasso resorts along its coast. In addition to well-established centers, Europe has a wide range of marine environments, including rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, and coral reefs. These environments provide a variety of marine products, such as seaweed, mud, and salt, which can be used in thalassotherapy treatments. Europe is renowned for its high standards of healthcare and spa services, which are regulated by strict health and safety standards. This ensures that thalassotherapy treatments in Europe are of a high quality and provide a safe and effective way to improve health and well-being.
What is Thalasso
Thalasso, short for thalassotherapy, is a therapeutic approach that utilizes the healing properties of seawater, sea mud, and marine extracts to promote health and wellbeing. Thalasso treatments typically involve a range of activities that take advantage of the ocean's natural properties, such as hydrotherapy, marine-based massages, seaweed wraps, and sea salt scrubs. Thalasso takes its name from the mythological Roman sea goddess, Thalassa. The ancient Romans and Greeks were already aware of the healing powers of the sea. The modern science that is thalassotherapy today has evolved from centuries of knowledge. A thalasso spa uses all the goodness the sea has to offer, including sea air, seawater, algae, mud and sand. Thalassotherapy has a curative and preventative effect on the human body. The concept of thalassotherapy has been around for thousands of years, with ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians using seawater for its healing properties.
Today, thalasso is a popular wellness trend in many coastal regions around the world, with dedicated thalassotherapy centers and spas offering a variety of treatments to help promote relaxation, detoxification, and overall health.
What are the benefits of thalasso
Thalasso therapy is believed to provide a number of health benefits, including:
- Relaxation: The sound of the ocean, coupled with the soothing properties of seawater, can help to induce a state of relaxation and calm the mind and body.
- Detoxification: The high mineral content of seawater is believed to help draw out toxins from the body and promote detoxification.
- Improved circulation: The pressure of the seawater and the minerals it contains can help to stimulate blood circulation, which can improve oxygen and nutrient delivery to the body's tissues.
- Reduced inflammation: The anti-inflammatory properties of seawater can help to reduce inflammation in the body and alleviate pain associated with conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia.
- Skin health: The minerals and trace elements found in seawater can help to improve skin health by increasing moisture levels and reducing inflammation and irritation.
- Improved respiratory health: Breathing in the sea air can help to clear the respiratory system and alleviate symptoms of respiratory conditions such as asthma.
Thalasso therapy can help to promote relaxation, detoxification, and overall health and wellness, making it a popular choice for those looking to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
Typical Thalasso treatments
There are several types of thalasso therapies that are commonly offered at thalassotherapy centers and spas. Some of the most popular ones include:
- Seawater hydrotherapy: This involves soaking in a pool of heated seawater to promote relaxation, relieve muscle tension, and improve circulation.
- Marine-based massages: Using seawater, seaweed, or marine extracts, this type of massage aims to stimulate circulation, relax muscles, and improve skin tone and texture.
- Seaweed wraps: This involves applying a paste made from seaweed or other marine extracts to the body and wrapping it in a warm towel or blanket. It is believed to help detoxify the body and improve skin health.
- Jet shower: From a distance, a Thalasso therapist directs a high-pressure hose spraying seawater onto the body parts being treated. This massages the muscles and is a particularly effective treatment for cellulite; the power of the water stimulates blood flow and promotes the drainage of built-up toxins.
- Vichy-or affusion shower: a relaxing shower massage using fine sprays of seawater to stimulate circulation, refresh and boost. This thalasso treatment can be combined with a manual massage.
- Hydrotherapy: underwater jets and water streams in pools, using therapeutic seawater.
- Jetstream: High-pressure water jets massage the body and promote blood circulation. The entire body is treated; from bottom to top, starting with the soles of the feet and finishing with the shoulders. This thalasso treatment loosens the joints, aids weight loss, arthrosis and cellulite.
- Algae wrap: Algae are rich in vitamins, minerals and elements and contain valuable nutrients for the skin, such as enzymes and oligo-elements. Thalassotherapy therefore uses them in bubble baths, creams and beauty masks. An algae wrap contains pulverised algae that are applied warm to the body. Not only is this calming and restorative, it also stimulates the absorption of the active ingredients into the skin.
- Sea salt scrubs: A scrub made from sea salt and other natural ingredients is used to exfoliate the skin and promote circulation.
- Inhalation therapy: This involves breathing in the sea air or mist, which is believed to help clear the respiratory system and improve lung function.
- Thalasso facial treatments: Using marine-based products, this type of facial treatment aims to improve skin hydration, reduce inflammation, and promote collagen production.
Thalasso therapies are designed to take advantage of the healing properties of the ocean and marine-based ingredients to promote relaxation, detoxification, and overall health and wellbeing.
Famous Thalasso destinations
There are many destinations around the world that offer thalasso therapy, but some of the best ones include:
- Brittany, France: Located on the northwest coast of France, Brittany is known for its thalasso centers that offer a wide range of treatments, from seawater hydrotherapy to marine-based massages.
- Tunis: Tunis has a large number of thalasso centers that offer a wide range of treatments and staffed by highly trained professionals. Tunis is located on the Mediterranean coast, with a mild climate in Tunis and warm temperatures throughout the year.
- Costa del Sol, Spain: Located on the southern coast of Spain, Costa del Sol is home to several thalassotherapy centers and spas that offer treatments like seawater hydrotherapy, marine-based massages, and seaweed wraps.
- Dead Sea, Jordan: The Dead Sea is a popular destination for thalasso therapy due to its high mineral content and unique properties, such as the ability to float on the surface of the water.
- Maldives: With its crystal-clear waters and abundant marine life, the Maldives is an ideal destination for thalasso therapy. Many resorts offer thalasso treatments that take advantage of the healing properties of seawater and marine-based ingredients.
- Canary Islands, Spain: The Canary Islands, located off the coast of Africa, are home to several thalasso centers that offer a range of treatments, from seawater hydrotherapy to marine-based facials.
- Bali, Indonesia: Bali is known for its luxurious spas and wellness centers that offer a range of treatments, including thalasso therapy. Many spas in Bali offer ocean-facing treatment rooms that allow guests to enjoy the sounds and views of the ocean while receiving their treatments.
What to expect on a thalasso holiday
A thalasso programme usually begins with a consultation with a medical doctor. Any medical complaints, wishes, expectations and goals will be discussed.The Thalasso doctor will make a personalized thalasso treatment plan accordingly to your needs and goals and your personal medical story.
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