Wellbeing in Tenerife

Recharge your batteries. Find balance. Come to rest. Repeat. The best place to do this is in a nearby island paradise, rich in natural resources such as seaweed, volcanic rock and seawater. Thanks to its wide range of therapeutic and revitalizing offers, the health destination of Tenerife has everything you need to relax and recharge your batteries for the new year.

1. the algae therapy
An auto-therapy massage with the island's seaweed is one of the most obvious options when it comes to relaxation and well-being. The seabed along the coast of Tenerife is rich in such valuable algae, especially in the north of the island. Health-conscious guests can benefit from these plants in a way they might not have imagined before, simply by sitting on the beach: this algae therapy consists of sitting on the sand and generously applying the algae to the skin or gently massaging with them. The effect is immediate. When applied to the body, algae support cell regeneration and tone, cleanse and smooth the skin. They also have an antioxidant effect.

2. the aloe vera therapy
The aloe vera plant is one of the great discoveries of recent years in the field of beauty and cosmetics, a true elixir of life. This plant, which is native to the Canary Islands, is considered the purest aloe in the world and can be used in a variety of ways in soaps, gels and creams. Its fantastic therapeutic properties have been medically proven, from its wound-healing and regenerative powers to its pain-relieving effect, for example on burns. With aloe vera, cellulite, tired and dull skin, wrinkles and varicose veins will soon be a thing of the past.

3. thalassotherapy
The basis of this method is the use of the sea and the climate as a therapeutic tool, the key being the natural elements of the marine ecosystem. Many spas in Tenerife have adopted a new thalassotherapy concept based on the following components:

- The sea: the island allows guests to enjoy more than 400 km of coastline and beaches. The salt content of the water (36 percent) and its temperature (22 degrees Celsius) make this option a real pleasure: The sea relieves tension in the respiratory tract, oxygenates the blood and stimulates circulation, plus it soothes skin problems by relaxing and cleansing impurities. In addition, it offers the opportunity to swim and exercise the body in a dreamlike environment.

- The weather: With an average temperature of 22 degrees Celsius and more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, Tenerife is the vacation destination par excellence, because it is precisely these variables that have a positive effect on the state of mind by balancing the nervous system, revitalizing the skin and improving depressive states.

- The sand: The sand on Tenerife's beaches is of volcanic origin and provides perfect exfoliation. The technique of natural exfoliation consists of taking wet sand, applying it to the body, exfoliating impurities in circular movements, leaving it to dry in the sun and finally removing it with the help of water, leaving the skin noticeably soft and clean again.

4. The volcanic rock
The fine, soft texture and round surface structure of the volcanic stones in Tenerife make them perfect for massages that, among other things, relieve tension and ensure serenity and general well-being. Guests can also try the hot stone option, where the stones are carefully placed on energy points on the body to restore physical and mental balance. In this way, the volcanic stones relieve stress, alleviate back pain and help to relax muscles.

5. The wine therapy
The volcanic soil, the grape varieties and the climatic conditions give Tenerife's wine a special taste. Anyone who has ever tasted it knows this, even William Shakespeare was enthusiastic about the wine of the largest Canary Island in his day. But the wine is not only enjoyed on the palate, it also shows its effects when used in massages, body and facial treatments, as it has antioxidant and anti-fatigue properties.

6. therapy with tropical fruits
As with wine therapy, the climate and volcanic soil make local products (avocados, bananas, mangoes...) unique, as they are not only exquisite but also have endless healthy properties. Among them we find vitamin C, a source of fiber and antioxidants to eliminate excess fluids, or the facial scrub based on banana, mango or pineapple, other stars of this therapy.

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