Beauty and wellness Cape Verde

A must. Several types of yoga are taught: Hatha Yoga, Yoga for Surfing, Vinyasa, offered by Sheena, Paola and Karen. The studio is located on the first road parallel to the beach. From Santa Maria square, take the road in front of Ocean Cafe heading east. Walk 10 minutes and you'll see the studio on your right. It opens its doors 10 minutes before the start of the session, and we advise you to book in advance due to the high demand. The smiling Sheena can also be found in the Surf Zone, opposite the Morabeza Hotel.

Raphaëlle, trained in Chinese medicine, will give you massages to suit your needs, as well as treatments and advice on how to get back into shape. You'll enjoy relaxing, toning and energetic treatments, as well as a complete analysis of traditional Chinese medicine with personalized treatment: traditional Chinese TUINA massage, acupuncture or acupressure, reiki. Raphaëlle's gentle approach and attentiveness to your needs will help you enjoy your massage to the full. Your body and mind will enjoy the tranquility of this Edenic corner of the world.

Mamdyara is a treatment centre and a shop selling handcrafted cosmetics, which has become the leading brand on the Cape Verdean market. Founded in 2004 by Rosana Monteiro, a young Argentinian beautician with a Cape Verdean father, it specializes in therapeutic treatments using Cape Verdean volcanic clay and distributes beauty products that she makes herself. From soaps, creams, shampoos, massage oils and clay masks to papaya scrubs, you will find a whole range of 100% organic and natural cosmetics.

When you're on vacation or engaged in sporting activities that call on muscles that are usually asleep, what could be better than to treat yourself to a massage? An energetic massage that both refocuses and relaxes, intuitive or simply relaxing, lasting half an hour (head and feet for example) or a full hour, the time to doze off, solo or as a couple... the choice is vast, with the guarantee of a moment of well-being, under Melissa's expert hands. Hammam and sauna are also available. Perfect for relaxing both body and mind.