Spa Secrets of the Sea - Thalasso Spas are the New Wave

Popular with the world’s jet-set, Thalassotherapy has become one of the top new health and wellness trends. Let’s be honest, jetting off to a beautiful sunny, sea destination to enjoy the healing, health and beauty effects of the sea sounds pretty good!

What is a Thalasso Spa?

Thalassotherapy harnesses the natural healing powers of the sea. It uses the secrets of the deep to tone muscles, improve circulation and soothe and nourish skin. Thalassotherapy, derived from Greek means ‘sea therapy’. Any Thalasso spa must be within 300m of the sea and use fresh sea water for its treatments

The idea of the Thalasso is that you have an underwater massage and workout. The rich minerals from the sea water in combination with the water pressure work out stimulates circulation and improves muscle tone. The wellness treatments and cures use sea water, algae and mud (don’t worry they are cleaned and purified first!). The proteins, vitamins and minerals from the sea are absorbed into the body for healing.

There are two main types of Thalassotherapy. Hydrotherapy uses mineral showers, seawater pools and water massage. Algotherapy uses seaweed, mud and algae as wraps or for baths.

Benefits of Thalassotherapy

Thalassotherapy offers several benefits to the health and immune system.

Supports better sleeping.
Muscle toning
Eases aches and pains
Cleanses skin
Boosts circulation – it can help with hypertension and arteriosclerosis
Assist respiratory conditions – it can ease asthma and bronchitis
Soothe inflammation – including rheumatic arthritis

Our Pick of the World’s Best Thalassos

Somabay – Red Sea Riviera

One of the world’s best Thalassos can be found in Somabay on the stunning Red Sea Riviera. The Thalasso pool at Somabay is certainly substantial. It is one of the biggest jacuzzis in the world and is made up of different sections all filled with sea water. The facility has a 750 sq.m Thalasso-tonic pool, 65 treatment cabins a 180 sq.m aquagym and lap pool, an exercise pool with jets, sauna and steam room and a gym. It is one of the largest and most popular thalassos in the world.

Marbella Club Hotel Resort & Spa – Costa Del Sol

The Marbella Club Thalasso is part of a stunning larger wellness facility. The spa itself includes a seawater pool, osmanic steam baths, saunas and 12 treatment rooms. They also offer a fantastic fitness and wellness programme that includes sea walking amongst its activities.

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso

Divani Athens SPA & Thalasso Centre boasts the biggest Thalassotherapy pool in Greece. At 270 sq.m it comprises 16 different areas. It has been voted the best spa in Greece, the third best in Europe and the eighth best in the world. Worth a visit.

Thalassa Sofitel Quiberon - Brittany

France is the birthplace of the modern Thalasso, so it would be an injustice not to include a French offering. The Thalassa Sofitel Quiberon has been on the Breton peninsula for over 50 years. It was one of the first thalassos focusing on rehabilitation and fitness. It boasts a Hammam, outdoor whirlpool, solarium, sauna and relaxation area in addition to beauty treatment centers and fitness areas.