8 BEST SPAS IN EUROPE – By Black Platinum Gold
If you seek the divine, you may have heard, European spas are on the rebound, having played second fiddle to Asia’s pleasure palaces for the past two decades. Now revitalized and shining, they promise health, fitness and pampering at luxury levels.
As high-end spas dot the coasts and valleys across the continent, here is our selection of the best spas in Europe..
Clinique La Prairie, Clarens-Montreux, Switzerland – Clinique La Prairie has been adapting to the needs of famous clients for decades. On the shores of Lake Léman, Clinique La Prairie is seriously clinical, seriously medical and more than seriously expensive. Since it opened more than 80 years ago, it has hosted everyone from Churchill, a pope or two, a group of oligarchs and several rock stars. All are said to have taken advantage of its renowned CLP Extract therapy.
Gleneagles, Perthshire, Scotland – When you’ve had your fill of golf, detox at the stunning spa at Gleneagles.
One of the greatest golf spots on the planet, punctuated by three of the most famous courses ever (including the PGA Centenary Course), Gleneagles also has the most glamorous spa in the British Isles – Espa Spa. It is a hedonistic paradise covered in long chaises and deep sofas, all in shades of bronze, eggplant and dark chocolate.
Viva Mayr, Lake Worth, Austria – Improve your diet and admire the views. On the shores of Lake Worth in Austria’s deep south and a short distance from Klagenfurt (hometown of Arnie – Terminator), Viva Mayr is dedicated to cleansing the bowels, smoothing digestion and detoxifying the body. Based on the teachings of Dr. Franz Xavier Mayr, who believed that digestion is the road to health, this is where you learn how to eat again – correctly. The day starts with a dose of salty Epsom and the food is a mix of dry rusk, broth, odd potato and occasional egg.
Schloss Elmau, Oberbayern, Germany – Relax in a sauna with a view. This is what a spa with a Michelin-starred restaurant looks like. Schloss Elmau is a Bavarian retreat where the mind is as important as the body. Hiking, mountain biking, golf and yoga meet concerts, lectures, books and beauty. It has four spas (including one for families), two libraries, a concert hall, six restaurants-one with a Michelin star-and the largest hotel library in the world.
La Reserve, Ramatuelle, France – Riveria relaxing at its best. Take all the research and rigor from one of Geneva’s largest spas and put it several hundred kilometers south to that peninsula between St Tropez and Port Grimaud. That is exactly what happened with the reserve when it settled at home in Ramatuelle , one of the most beautiful villages on the Riviera. Here, it overlooks the Mediterranean and has the anti-aging treatments (the non-invasive variety) awarded on the menu.
Europe Hotel Resort, Killarney, Ireland – Relax in a five-star spa hotel overlooking the lakes of Killarney. Be sure to ask Reeks of McGillycuddy when in Killarney. Hotel Europe is home to a spa with one of the world’s most beautiful views, overlooking the largest of Killarney’s lakes, Lough Lein, in the shadow of the blue mountains, Reeks of McGillycuddy.
SHA Wellness Clinic, Alicante, Spain – Stay at the pool in Alicante. The SHA Wellness Clinic in Alicante is the perfect choice for a Zen spa. The most beautiful spa in Spain is dedicated to aging, wellness and the effectiveness of the macrobiotic diet. SHA is a series of ultra-modern bright white buildings adjacent to Sierra Helada National Park, with views of the coast from the rooftop pool.
Grand Resort, Bad Ragaz, Switzerland – Luxuriate with the stars at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. Grand Resort Bad Ragaz consists of two hotels with super-luxurious spa suites in a beautiful Swiss valley just an hour from Zurich. Space, clean air, mountains and rivers contribute to a sense of well-being. The B facility. Wellbeing & Spa is at the forefront of sports injuries-all soccer teams turn to restoration.
