The Wellness Destinations Worth Travelling To
The Spiritual Retreat:
MasQi
Tucked away in the hills between Alicante and Valencia, MasQi is an escape with a spiritual edge. Set in a restored 19th-century farmhouse, this discreet retreat focuses on energy healing, meditation and yoga. Programmes are personalised – from three-day rebalancing stays to longer, transformative experiences that combine macrobiotic cuisine with yoga styles like hatha, yin and kundalini. A stand-out feature is the dome space, where sound therapy and gong baths elevate the healing journey. Nourishment comes via plant-based menus curated by renowned macrobiotic experts, designed to reduce inflammation and balance hormones. MasQi champions digital detoxing, and with no TVs in the rooms and limited Wi-Fi, there’s every excuse to reconnect with nature. For those who want to dip their toes into energetic therapies, taster sessions in craniosacral therapy, reiki and chakra balancing are available.
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The All-Rounder:
Porto Elounda
A rare find on the Mediterranean circuit, Porto Elounda offers an exceptional Six Senses spa set within a relaxed, family-friendly resort. What sets this retreat apart is the genuine depth of its wellness offering: detox, vitality, anti-stress and sleep-focused programmes are carefully designed around scientific and Eastern principles, while visiting specialists provide sessions in energy work, Ayurveda and craniosacral therapy. The spa itself is quiet, cocooning and beautifully run – a space for deep massages, lymphatic facials or guided breathwork in the privacy of a sea-view suite. Add in wellness-focused menus, open-air movement classes and sunrise meditations, and you’ve got a soulful, understated health escape. For something more active, sign up to the September fitness retreat – a seven-night programme blending world-class workouts from KOBOX, Reformcore, Barrecore and Triyoga with guided hikes, restorative yoga and mindfulness sessions.
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The Gold Standard:
MAYRLIFE
Long considered the global benchmark for gut-focused wellness, MAYRLIFE Altaussee is where CEOs and the well-informed elite go when their body needs a reboot. To mark its ten-year anniversary, the resort has launched a limited-edition programme that distils a decade of clinical insight into a results-driven reset. The team leaves no stone unturned – from blood analysis and food intolerance screening to gut microbiome mapping and body composition scans. Days begin with gentle movement – think yoga, guided lake walks and oxygen training – and are punctuated by treatments like abdominal massages, liver compresses, IV drips and alkaline baths. Guests can also now join the on-site MAYRLIFE Cooking School – set in a 200-year-old alpine house – to master the gut-friendly recipes behind the clinic’s approach. Whether you commit to a full overhaul or a three-day refresher, the results are remarkable – clearer skin, sharper thinking, weight loss and restored energy.
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The Alpine Escape:
Four Seasons Megève
For high-altitude escapism with a wellness focus, Four Seasons Megève sets the bar. The new, expansive 900 sq m spa is one of the largest in the region, combining Alpine views with some of Europe’s most advanced treatments as well as a yoga studio, 24-hour Technogym and a stunning heated indoor-outdoor pool. Alongside classics – think hydrotherapy, body rituals and Swiss facials – this summer’s line-up features exclusive pop-ups from elite practitioners specialising in fascia release, bioenergetic therapy, physiotherapy and meditation. The altitude location also means the spa has curated anti-ageing oxygen therapies and lymphatic massages designed to boost circulation and ease fatigue – ideal for tired travellers.
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The Coastal Sanctuary:
Cape Sounio
Framed by pine forests and the Aegean Sea, with uninterrupted views of the Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio is one of Greece’s most iconic coastal escapes – and now, a serious wellness destination. The new Elixir Spa offers a holistic mix of thalassotherapy pools, steam rooms, saunas and hydro-massage tubs, alongside treatments rooted in Greek botanicals and Mediterranean traditions. For those looking for something deeper, the Elevations of Wellness programme – curated by leading osteopath Vicky Vlachonis, whose clients include Gwyneth Paltrow – blends ancient Greek healing with cutting-edge therapies. Expect olive oil dry brushing, craniosacral therapy, guided meditation and tailored nutritional advice, all designed to align physical, digestive and emotional wellbeing.
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The Mindful Hideaway:
Seaside Hotel Crete
This design-conscious resort overlooking a quiet Cretan bay is a modern wellness retreat. The spa and health offering are next level – think detox hammams, bespoke facials, muscle release massage and sea-view Pilates on the sunrise deck. New for this season is a thoughtfully curated movement and mindfulness programme, created with leading international coaches – expect breathwork, journalling, sound baths and functional mobility classes that gently recalibrate. Nutrition plays a central role – the menus are seasonal, Mediterranean and plant-based, with plenty of options designed to balance gut health and blood sugar. Everything here is underpinned by a feeling of ease – no hardcore fasting or punishing regimes, just slow, thoughtful wellness designed to soothe the nervous system. You’ll leave lighter, brighter and realigned.
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The Medical Reset:
Palace Merano
Palace Merano is in a league of its own. Tucked in the foothills of the Italian Alps, this legendary health retreat is home to the Revital Method – an intensive, results-led programme focused on cellular regeneration, detoxification and deep healing. Each stay begins with a medical assessment and blood analysis, followed by a bespoke schedule of treatments, including intravenous infusions, ozone therapy, reflex drainage, liver wraps and hydroenergy massages. You’ll be guided by doctors, osteopaths, nutritionists and Chinese medicine specialists – all working together to rebalance the body at a cellular level. The plant-based, no-alcohol diet is surprisingly gourmet, designed to support liver function, reduce inflammation and restore vitality. Guests report glowing skin, improved digestion and mental clarity after just a few days. For those serious about long-term health, stress recovery or ageing well, this is the blueprint.
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The Next-Gen Spa:
Minos Palace Resort
For those seeking more than a massage, Minos Palace Resort is raising the bar with Nao, Greece’s newest and most progressive longevity hub. Tucked inside this sleek, adults-only hideaway, Nao offers a results-driven, science-backed approach to wellbeing, grounded in the latest longevity research. Rather than quick fixes, Nao focuses on long-term transformation, using advanced diagnostics and targeted therapies. Each programme is bespoke, starting with at-home assessments and continuing onsite with expert-led consultations and tailored treatments. Options range from one-day deep-dives to immersive two-week journeys with everything from craniosacral therapy and hyperbaric oxygen to movement coaching, custom meal plans and emotional reset sessions. This is smart, elevated wellness for those who want to go beyond the surface.
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The Longevity Clinic:
Six Senses Ibiza
Perched above a private bay on Ibiza’s untouched northern tip, Six Senses has become the destination for those seeking holistic wellbeing. The resort’s subterranean spa spans over 1,200 sq m, offering a serene escape with a steam room overlooking the sea, a traditional hammam, sauna, and a state-of-the-art fitness area complete with an outdoor boxing ring for sunrise training. For those looking to go deeper, RoseBar, the on-site longevity clinic led by Dr Mark Hyman, offers science-backed treatments designed to slow ageing at a cellular level – think cryotherapy, red light therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This year sees the launch of a targeted female wellness programme, a personalised retreat focused on hormonal health. Alongside bespoke nutrition plans and spa therapies, guests undergo continuous glucose monitoring, sleep analysis and gut optimisation, all designed to restore balance and ease the effects of modern stress.
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The French Icon:
Evian Resort
Evian Resort has been synonymous with wellbeing for over a decade. Spanning over 1,200 square metres, the spa offers everything from hydrotherapy and chromotherapy to bespoke facials, sculpting massages and a spacious wet zone with indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. Signature rituals take inspiration from the surrounding landscape – think water-based therapies designed to rebalance energy, and mineral-rich treatments that promote physical and emotional renewal. This summer sees the launch of new yoga experiences, offering something more elevated than your average sun salutation. Each class is rooted in nature – from celestial yoga, a gentle flow designed to help you switch off, to vitalising yoga, a metabolism-boosting session with sculpting benefits. All classes are held either in the studio or outdoors, with moonlit and candlelit sessions offering a more atmospheric way to unwind.
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