Relaxation and fitness Portugal

The pure and healthy water comes out at 73.3°C. Rich in bicarbonate, carbon dioxide and minerals (especially sodium, fluoride, silica), it has recognized curative properties. After the treatments, a visit to the dome of the Caldas de Chaves spa for a free tasting ceremony, or to fill your thermos is almost obligatory. Partygoers also find this powerful water beneficial against hangovers!

The Luso thermal baths are located in a renovated part of the historical building and are brand new, with a zen decoration and pleasant background music. The infrastructure and treatments offered are of high quality and the formulas are varied. You will be able to immerse yourself in hot water baths, choose from numerous massages and treatments such as the surprising wine treatment or a body detox while wrapped up. The accommodation + treatments package in partnership with the Grande Hotel de Luso is quite interesting.

An intimate, complete and chic spa with black ceilings, slate floors and wooden furniture that give it a soothing and cosy feel. There is a hammam, a sauna, a heated pool, a gym and 3 massage rooms. The relaxing massage is divine, based on natural products made in a farm in Italy. We also offer facials, body wraps and scrubs. Lovers will choose the Pedro and Ines massage in a double cabin. All treatments are based on the principles of balance between body and mind.

This center offers many therapeutic and non-therapeutic massages as well as energy treatments such as reiki. The advantage is that if you do not have a reservation, you also have the possibility to come without an appointment because there are many practitioners present on site. Massages vary in length. You can be tempted by a short 30-minute massage of the neck, head and shoulders or by a one-hour massage of the whole body. The center is welcoming, but you can sometimes hear people outside the booth you are in.

A space offering treatments inspired from around the world. Acqua City Spa has many rooms, to relax in complete serenity and enjoy the many services such as: massages, hammam, slimming ritual, acupuncture, face and body cleansing... The place is acclaimed for its wide range of care and wellness products. Located in the Parc des Nations, this slightly off-centre address can be the occasion for a relaxing moment if you are in the neighbourhood or for a day outing with a visit of the neighbourhood in addition.

With its two addresses in the heart of Lisbon (one in Rato and the other in Picoas), this spa offers various massages and treatments. The welcome is very pleasant, the place is an oasis where you can chase away stress and negative energies. Each room has a subdued atmosphere, and is equipped with a shower if necessary during the chosen ritual. We also provide you with bathrobe, flip-flops.... You can also buy rituals that include several treatments. One of their originality: floatation sessions supposed to be the equivalent of 4 to 6 hours of sleep.

Since 2014, Agua Mae has been organising guided tours of the Castro Marim salt works and invites you to put yourself in the shoes of a local by harvesting the fleur de sel yourself. Those who prefer to take it easy can try naturopathy: the concept is simple, just immerse yourself in the salt flats and let your body float. Immediate relaxation under the effect of salt, a unique experience. Possibility to combine with massages, mud baths and yoga sessions. Feel free to contact them on their Facebook page.

In the heart of Porto, the Torel Avantgarde hotel's spa is the ideal place to relax after one visit after another. The team of therapists specialized in health and beauty welcomes you in a cozy setting to embark on an ultra relaxing journey to discover your inner world. The treatments are designed to offer clients a relaxing experience that soothes the body and regenerates the mind. The products used are all organic. Sauna and gym.

Within the Monumental Palace is an exceptional spa. The services are upscale and more expensive than in other massage and treatment centers, but expert hands welcome you into a luxurious bubble of softness. Massage, facials, hydrotherapy: there are many ways to relax. In addition, the Monumental Nuxe Spa has an aquatic area with an indoor swimming pool in bewitching colors, sauna and hammam (extra charge). Reservations are required on the hotel's website, in the spa section, or by telephone

As part of the Inspira Santa Marta**** Hotel, The Retreat, under the patronage of RitualSpa, has a unique and exclusive atmosphere. Equipped with sauna, hammam and Jacuzzi and six therapeutic rooms, the relaxation area offers ideal conditions for each treatment. Body and mind will be rejuvenated through the rituals of personalized treatment. The best massage techniques (oriental, hot stones, bamboos, author...) are carried out according to the rules of the art.

Near the border with Galicia, a Spanish region, the thermal baths of Monção have warm waters at about 50°C. You will have the experience of resourcing baths where it is sometimes difficult to penetrate immediately. Take the time: go through the shower, put on a first foot, then a second, and finally dive the whole body. The bravest will alternate between a cold and a warm bath, perfect for blood circulation. The thermal baths are recommended for dermatological treatments and respiratory tracts, among others.

A massage center in the heart of Baixa that takes appointments by appointment and is open late. Perfect for a sudden desire to relax your back and feet after hours of walking the city streets. They also offer therapeutic massages such as Ayurvedic, Chi Nei Tsang, chakra harmonization... The offer is truly comprehensive and reasonably priced. You can book your massage on the website, where all rates and types of massage are detailed.

This institute invites you to relax and feel good. Many options are offered, such as traditional oriental massages, hot stone massages, facials, body treatments and much more (to be chosen on the website). To synchronize body and mind, yoga sessions, meditation, Tibetan bowl (the waves produced circulate in the body and are supposed to do good) are also proposed. Book your treatment or session and the time slot on the website.

This space is designed for all those seeking spirituality and personal fulfillment. Open Hearts offers a number of options for this, which will act on both the physical and emotional levels. You can already try out their infrared sauna for relaxation and detox during your stay, or simply sample their vegan pastries served in the café area of the space. There are also yoga and breathwork classes, sound baths and even the occasional tea ceremony. In short, a space with multiple points of interest.

The small village that gave its name to the national park is also a place of thermalism with its hot springs that you will see along with other shops while walking in the street Dr. Manuel Gomes de Almeida. They are rather reserved for people with chronic diseases. In addition, the thermal park (entrance fee: 1 euro) will allow you to enjoy its green surroundings and its calmness and, why not, get into a boat to take a ride on the small pond while rowing. A kind of place not to be missed in Peneda-Gerês.

What if you let your body fly away during a yoga session? This is the concept of the Studio Fly, which offers participants the opportunity to try or improve their aerial yoga. It's up to you to settle into the suspended hammock which will make you discover new sensations as you do the figures. The teachers are there to put you at ease and accompany you in the practice, according to the level. Some sessions are relaxation oriented while others are a bit more challenging. In any case, in 50 minutes of practice, your mind will also fly.

This yoga studio offers you the opportunity to practice yoga with a certified teacher. There are three types of yoga to choose from, each of which is tailored to the individual's limits: Power Vinyasa Yoga, a perfect balance between physical effort and introspection; Ashtanga Yoga, slow, fixed postures that are easy to remember. A session of Ashtanga Yoga often begins with sun salutations and ends in the lotus position, the position of the Buddha when one imagines it; Vinyasa Yoga, fluidity, dynamism and creation are the key words. Sessions of 1h30-2h.

Treat yourself to a moment of well-being and relaxation at the Sabai Thai Spa in Porto. Open every day, and not far from the Trindade metro station, this center offers traditional Thai massages, as you may have guessed from its name. Most of the massages (with essential oils, sports, Swedish...) last one hour and can last up to two hours of pure happiness. Let yourself be pampered and enjoy the moment. Also foot massages, face massages, aromatherapy... Complete list of services on the website. Very reasonable prices.