If your idea of the perfect holiday involves relaxing and unwinding, then Faro, a city in Portugal, could be the destination for you. There are some excellent spas in the area that are perfect for a short break away and getting to Faro could not be easier. All you need to pack is your favourite book, your flip-flops and a swimsuit.
Here are four top relaxation options in this wonderful destination.
Vivenda Miranda Spa
Offering the famous Neal’s Yard Remedies in its treatments, this stunning sanctuary boasts an incredible location overlooking Porto Mos Beach, close to Lagos. There is no denying the beauty and tranquillity of this facility, and there is a huge range treatments on offer. Indulge in the sauna, steam room, heated outdoor pool and even the foot spa.
Conrad Algarve Spa and Health Club
The perfect combination of quality and luxury, this incredible place promises to replenish and refresh your body. The facility combines advanced technology with natural products and the healing power of the human touch. It is the complementary blend of modern and holistic that makes this spa the special place it is.
Treatments are innovative and varied and include advanced oxygen treatments. There is yoga on offer as well as a range of exercise classes, thermal suites, an ice fountain, experience showers and infinity pools.
Real Spa Thalasso
Close to Albufeira, located in the Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort, this facility takes pride of place overlooking a secluded cove, stunning golden beaches and crystal waters. Even without a having a treatment, the ambiance here is healing all by itself. Expert therapists are on hand offering a variety of excellent treatments that are all designed to soothe, heal and replenish.
From the Thalassotherapy treatments that use the powers of the sea to the Stone Therapy and Vichy Showers, you are spoilt for choice. Fitness and personal training is also on offer as well as the chance to try Thai Yoga Massage, Reiki and Shiatsu.
Almond Tree Wellness Spa
A feast for all the senses, the Almond Tree Wellness Spa at the Crowne Plaza Vilamoura provides every client with an unforgettable experience. Here you can treat your body to a complete break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and instead give it the chance to be restored and rejuvenated.
Choose from different massage techniques and aromatherapy practices to hot lava treatments and detox scrubs and you will leave feeling re-balanced and both physically and spiritually uplifted.
Getting to Faro
Getting to Faro Airport from the UK could not be easier. The flight takes less than three hours and is offered by several airlines, so you have plenty of choice regardless of the time of year you have chosen to travel.
On arrival, an airport transfer to your hotel or resort is definitely the least stressful way to continue your journey. Avoid the hassle of public transport and instead book with a reputable company and expect a personal greeting at the airport and a reliable and convenient door-to-door service. Book before you leave the UK and you can relax in the knowledge that your onward travel is taken care of.
While you might not think of Portugal as a spa destination, you will be pleasantly surprised if you chose one of these options. I can guarantee that you will leave feeling like you have given your body and mind the chance to rest, reset and rebalance. What more could you want from a relaxing break away?
Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct, the number one provider of shared and private airport transfers in various countries across the globe. If you need the best way of getting to Faro, Lukas and his colleagues can make sure that you and your luggage get to and from the airport swiftly and safely.
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