10 Luxurious Wellness Retreats in Europe For Holistic Well-being

July 24, 2024

For Balanced Life We Need to Balance Everyday Life, Mind, Body & Spirit

We've curated a list of 10 luxury retreats perfect for those who prioritize their health, body, and mind. For those seeking to transcend the present reality and immerse in a different realm, a stay at one of these hotels and wellness centers is ideal. In today's world, we are often compelled to pursue achievements at the expense of our health. It is only from a place of balance and positivity that we can forge a better life for ourselves.

1. SHA Wellness Clinic, Spain

SHA is the result of a transformative personal experience. After years of medical issues, and faced with a troubling diagnosis, Alfredo Bataller Parietti managed to recover his health thanks to integrative medicine, particularly healthy and healing nutrition. Amazed by the impact food and certain therapies have on health, he felt the need to share and disseminate this valuable knowledge.

Located on the Spanish coast, SHA offers personalized wellness programs, detoxification, and integrative medicine. Their serene environment promotes relaxation and holistic well-being.

  • Programs:
    • Detox and weight loss
    • Anti-stress therapies
    • Mindfulness and meditation
    • Nutritional consultations
    • Rejuvenation

2. Les Airelles, St. Tropez

Nestled within 13 serene hectares of parasol pines, cypress trees, and aromatic jasmine, Château de La Messardière shines as a gem on the Côte d'Azur. Experience spellbinding vistas at every corner and let time pause as you explore this exclusive retreat in the vibrant heart of Saint-Tropez.

Radiant with understated elegance, our 86 rooms and suites offer sanctuaries of tranquility and comfort. Choose from a room with views of the pool, garden, or sea, and enjoy a harmonious natural color scheme, graceful terraces, opulent bathrooms, and meticulous details that ensure an impeccable stay.

  1. Yoga Sessions: At Château de La Messardière, you can choose between a fully-equipped, heated studio or an open-air yoga session in the gardens
  2. Spa Experiences: Across all Airelles properties, their spas are designed for tranquility. You’ll find azure swimming pools, innovative skincare treatments, hammams, jacuzzis, and more. Partnering with luxury brands like La Mer, Valmont, and Guerlain, Airelles invites you to tailor-made tranquility

A cocoon imbued with serenity with an indoor swimming pool, 9 treatment rooms, a hammam and a sauna to forget about time.

3. Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda, Italy

Nestled by Lake Garda, Lefay combines luxury with eco-consciousness. Guests can enjoy stunning views, spa treatments, and organic cuisine.

To celebrate, reflect, and safeguard the UNESCO natural landscape of the Dolomites, the Wellbeing Hotel has embraced bio-architecture principles. Inspired by the traditional construction of nearby mountain villages, the wellness sanctuary blends seamlessly and discreetly into the grand mountain landscape. At Lefay Dolomiti, regional authenticity is paramount, along with energy-saving innovations that earn the hotel its climate hotel certification.

Whether it's summer or winter, the Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti offers a diverse sanctuary for all seasons. Guests can enjoy hiking and mountain biking in the warmth, or embrace the enchanting snowy slopes and winter wonderland snowshoe hikes, making it a unique retreat with a plethora of activities.

  • Programs:
    • Energy healing
    • Thermal spa experiences
    • Fitness and outdoor activities

4. F Zeen Retreat, Greece

F Zeen Retreats offers a fusion of opulence, nature, and wellness in Greece. Whether you’re seeking relaxation on the shores of Kefalonia or rejuvenation through yoga and holistic health breaks, F Zeen provides a serene escape.

  • This luxury wellness retreat is a haven for those seeking a slower pace of life. Encircled by vibrant greenery, it offers a tranquil experience. Indulge in yoga, meditation, and other wellness activities in this peaceful setting.
  • Wellness Center: The wellness center at F Zeen features a range of treatments including massages, beauty services, and reiki healing. Complemented by two freshwater swimming pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a yoga pavilion, F Zeen has everything you need to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.
  • Holistic Health Breaks: The ethos of F Zeen is to envelop guests in restorative and calming experiences. Emphasizing yoga, breathwork, and a connection with nature, the retreat's outdoor yoga terraces enhance the peaceful atmosphere.

5. Immerso Hotel, Portugal

Immerso Hotel, a member of Design Hotels, is an elegant and relaxed destination hotel located in Ericeira, Portugal. Nestled in a valley of this coastal village, it’s a haven of serenity, deeply connected to the sea and nature.

  1. Wellness Center: Immerse yourself in the serenity and comfort of their spa. The wellness center offers massage, beauty services, and healing reiki. Additionally, there’s a well-equipped gym with bicycles, treadmills, rowing machines, weights, and more, open daily from 10 am to 8 pm.
  2. Yoga and Meditation: With a relaxed and holistic approach to yoga, meditation, and the simple joys of life, Immerso provides the perfect environment for your practice. You can choose from fully equipped indoor studios, designated outdoor areas seamlessly integrated into the landscape, or the inviting wooden deck—ideal for meditation. Complimentary sunrise yoga sessions are available exclusively for guests on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:30 am.
  3. Coastal Exploration: Ericeira is known for its stunning coastline, and Immerso Hotel encourages guests to explore. Whether it’s surfing, beachcombing, or simply taking in the breathtaking views, the sea is an integral part of the experience.

6. Chiva-Som International Health Resort (Switzerland)

  • Website: Chiva-Som
  • Description: While not exclusively in Europe, Chiva-Som’s Swiss Alpine retreat offers wellness programs in a serene setting.
  • Programs:
    • Holistic health assessments
    • Fitness and nutrition
    • Mind-body therapies

7. Bürgenstock Resort, Switzerland

Nestled in the heart of Central Switzerland, Lake Lucerne is home to a breathtaking world: boasting two luxury hotels, a chalet hotel, private residence suites, ten restaurants and bars, shopping venues, two spa and wellness areas, and over 30 rooms for business events, capable of hosting conferences for upwards of 600 guests.

The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne forms a part of the Bürgenstock Collection, one of Switzerland's premier luxury hotel groups, managing hotels and residences totaling 678 rooms and 67 residence suites. Renowned for their rich history, sophisticated and modern design, premier spas, and exceptional dining experiences, the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, and Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne draw international visitors while honoring the enduring Swiss traditions of hospitality, service, and discretion in every aspect.

multi-award winning Spas in the utmost of luxury with breathtaking views from lakes to mountains whilst you draw energy from our treatments and feel the power of the surrounding nature.

  • Alpine Spa Boutique
  • Outdoor Infinity Pool, Indoor Pool, Hollywood Pool, Cold Pools, Floating Pools
  • Saunas, Hammam
  • Spa Garden
  • Treatments, Hair Spa

8. Lanserhof Tegernsee, Germany

Lanserhof Tegernsee combines stunning natural scenery with remarkable architecture. This award-winning health resort, the most advanced in Europe, provides holistic treatments for health and well-being across 21,000 square meters. It is, succinctly, a sanctuary for both mind and body. Further details are available in our brochure.

  • Programs:
    • Metabolic balance
    • Personalized diagnostics
    • Mindful movement

9. Castello Di Vicarello, Italy

The Castello di Vicarello, a castle-hotel, has been developed over 25 years and is independently owned and operated by the Baccheschi-Berti family across multiple generations. For those guests seeking greater adventure, the magnificent vistas of Tuscany are easily accessible. The regions around Castello di Vicarello brim with beauty, history, and culture.

Programs:

  • Emotional balance
  • Detoxification
  • Yoga and meditation

10. Clinique La Prairie, Switzerland

Their holistic approach to medical wellbeing uses a combination of progressive medical expertise, internationally trained SPA therapists and an exciting collection of traditional and alternative philosophies. Programs are created to enhance life to its fullest potential, fulfilling every physical, psychological and emotional need. What undeniably sets Clinique La Prairie apart is our comprehensive medical approach to wellbeing and longevity. They were the first medi-spa to integrate DNA testing into health programs, and we continue to merge cutting-edge science and screenings with bespoke therapies and treatments.

  • Programs:
    • Cellular revitalization
    • Anti-aging therapies
    • Nutritional counselling
    • Aesthetic Beauty
    • Epigenetics DNA Test

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