European Wellness Holidays by the Sea

One of the perfect ways to unwind and look after your health and wellbeing at the same time is to combine your wellness break with a blissful beach holiday, however this doesn’t have to mean visiting multiple destinations when there are a range of fantastic spas in Europe that are also situated right by the beach. Spend some of your time enjoying the treatments and activities on offer at the resort and the rest lounging around on the sandy shores at these destinations that offer some of the best wellness at the beach holidays in Europe.

EPIC SANA Algarve, Portugal

EPIC SANA Algarve is situated in a prime location within walking distance of the stunning Praia de Falesia beach. In addition to five outdoor swimming pools, three restaurants, an indoor pool, a multi-purpose sports field and a children's club, the resort also boasts an Oriental-inspired spa that features nine treatment rooms and an extensive menu of treatments and therapies. Wellness retreats available to guests at EPIC SANA include fitness, detox, yoga and mindfulness programmes that run for either five or seven nights and in some cases include personalised meal plans devised by a nutritionist.

Marbella Club, Spain

Located by the sea on Marbella’s Golden Mile, the Marbella Club is a legendary hotel that oozes style and glamour, and a genteel service befitting its royal pedigree. It is the perfect spot for conflicting spa requirements – heavy duty fitness for him, good-ageing and calorie-controlled eating for her, with somewhere brilliant for the kids to be entertained whilst you both get on with it. Spa goers can laze in the hammam steam baths, wood-burning saunas and Thalassotherapy pool, while the fitness obsessed can enjoy golf, tennis, horse riding and much, much more. This is the total brilliance of the Marbella Club - it has something for all the family.

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, children’s clubs 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.

Daios Cove, Greece

An easy 1 hour transfer from Crete’s main airport at Heraklion, Daios Cove is crafted into the cliff side with knock out sea-views over Vathi Bay from every room in the resort. There is a permanent Doctor on site, the very affable and understated, yet highly knowledgeable Dr Masood. After a consultation, Dr Masood will tailor a bespoke programme for your needs. There is also a great nutritionist George, who will give you helpful tips on how to navigate the sumptuous restaurants. There is a cryotherapy chamber, which we love and which is brilliant for those recovering from injuries, tailored vitamin infusions, a calming water circuit and a great Spa. There’s also a children’s club to keep the younger ones in your party entertained if you are travelling as a family.

Anassa, Cyprus

A whitewashed, palatial resort with a beautiful hillside setting, Anassa overlooks a gorgeous golden sand beach on the northwest tip of Cyprus. 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.

Six Senses Kaplankaya, Turkey

Six Senses Kaplankaya is located on the breathtaking Turkish Riviera, close to the city of Bodrum on the South Aegean coast. The area is not only one of immense natural beauty, but is also surrounded by cultural and archaeological sites that make it a fascinating place to visit. We love it because of its enormous 10,000 sqm Spa, Fitness and Wellness Centre which offers guests a truly integrative approach to wellness through spa and fitness facilities, a skincare treatment centre, salon and healing programmes. In addition to world-class spa facilities, you can also enjoy a fabulous choice of indoor and outdoor activities year-round at Six Senses Kaplankaya, including daily fitness and mind/body classes, guided hikes, bike rides and water sports.

Lily Of The Valley, France

A great place for those who want to spend summer days in the area not far from the bustle of St Tropez. Lily of the Valley is the brainchild of a father and his daughter who wanted to create an elegant hotel in an exclusive location. Harmoniously built in its natural surroundings, the 5 star hotel enjoys exquisite views over the Mediterranean Sea and the protected site of Cap Lardier. As well as a beautiful setting, it also boasts a knockout Wellness village spanning 2,000 sqm, which includes a snow shower and vast hammam alongside seven treatment rooms which use Biologique Recherche and Esthederm products. A host of wellbeing programmes are also on offer, from weight loss to ones that focus on sport or which are tailor-made around an individual’s requirements.

So there you have it, we hope you've enjoyed reading about the top European wellness resorts by the sea and that it has inspired you to take the next step and book a wellness at the beach holiday in Europe.