The Best Thalassotherapy Spas In Europe

Originating in 19th century France, Thalassotherapy comes from the Greek word for "sea", and is the therapeutic use of seawater or saltwater as well as marine products such as algae, seaweed, and marine mud to improve health and beauty. It is used to treat a multitude of health conditions, including joint and muscle pain, poor circulation, arthritis and skin disorders such as psoriasis. More recently the therapy has also been used to help with stress relief and weight loss. There are many Spas that offer Thalassotherapy in Europe, so to help you find the right one for you, we’ve selected our top 6 European Thalassotherapy Spas. Happy reading!

Palazzo Fiuggi, Italy

Nestled within a private 8½ hectare park overlooking the medieval spa town of Fiuggi just an hour south of Rome, Palazzo Fiuggi is an award-winning Medical Spa that marries the deepest holistic traditions with the most advanced Western medicine. Fiuggi is also renowned for its healing waters and the retreat's three thalassotherapy pools incorporate this water and include therapeutic minerals, delivering detoxifying, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. The salt-rich waters in the pools also create additional buoyancy which promotes natural joint and muscle relaxation.   

Palasiet Thalasso Clinic & Hotel , Spain

Nestled among the gardens of a classic 19th century villa in Benicassim on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, Palasiet Thalasso Clinic & Hotel is a family-owned, four-star hotel and spa that is positioned in a quiet area, surrounded by trees and mountain just 50 metres from the beach. Its beautiful setting aside, the main reason guests come here is to visit the hotel’s Thalassotherapy Centre which has been in operation since the 1970s, so it’s safe to say that you will be in great hands. Facilities include a seawater thermal indoor swimming pool, sauna, hammam, vaporarium, cervical waterfalls, hydro-massage baths, 10 treatment rooms, Vichy showers and seaweed & sea mud body wrap cabins.

Forte Village Resort, Italy

Nestled among 50 hectares of beautiful gardens along a white sandy beach on the sunny south coast of Sardinia, the family-friendly Forte Village Resort offers you a choice of 5 five-star hotels and 3 four-star hotels plus 13 luxury villas with private pools, alongside various amenities including 21 restaurants, various swimming pools, sporting facilities and tennis courts. At the heart of the resort is the Aquaforte Spa. This extraordinary thalassotherapy circuit features six salt-rich seawater pools maintained at different temperatures designed to help restore balance and boost the effects of the spa's ultra-effective anti-ageing, weight loss and detox treatments.

Vilalara Longevity Thalassa & Medical Spa, Portugal

Sitting snug along the stunning Algarve coastline with seaside gardens and direct access to soft golden sands is Vilalara Longevity Thalassa & Medical Spa, a world-class wellness retreat where exclusivity, comfort and stunning surroundings combine to create a unique experience of wellbeing and health. Their Thalassotherapy Centre is one of the very best around and attracts guests from across the world seeking treatment for skin conditions, chronic muscle aches and much, much more.

Marbella Club, Spain

Situated right on the beach between the upmarket coastal resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banús, Marbella Club is one of Spain’s most iconic hotels. Offering an all-encompassing wellness experience based on Mediterranean principles, their expansive Spa offers a wide variety of Thalassotherapy treatments, including mineral-rich showers, seawater hydro jet massages and algotherapy. It’s a great place to book if you are travelling with your family, as there’s a large Kid’s Club onsite, where you can leave your little ones while you enjoy the Spa.

Anassa, Cyrpus

Situated in a beautiful and unspoilt part of north-west Cyprus, Anassa is a family-run luxury hotel that is perfect for solo travellers, couples and families alike. Its stunning setting aside, the standout feature of Anassa is its award-winning Thalassa Spa, where treatments draw on the restorative benefits of seawater. Saltwater jet spray massages, seaweed polishes, algae body wraps and detox immersions all use seawater pumped directly from the crystal shores of nearby Chrysochou Bay, while OSEA, QMS Medicosmetics and advanced natural Tata Harper products provide superior skin therapy in a soul-soothing setting. the Spa.

So there you have it, we hope you've enjoyed reading about the best Thalassotherapy spas in Europe and that it has inspired you to take the next step and book a stay at a Thalassotherapy Spa in Europe.