The Costa del Sol is equivalent to rest, wellness and relaxation, and a warm atmosphere near the sea. To this culture of well-being also belong the Spas, to which we dedicate this blog.
We review not only the best Spas on the Costa del Sol but also some more accessible ones that are certainly worth a visit for their pleasant facilities.
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15 Featured Spas on the Costa del Sol
Hammam Al Andalus Arab Baths Malaga
Located in the historic centre of Malaga, this Hammam is ideal to visit during a city break. In a recently renovated monumental space, the Hammam is carefully decorated like the old Arab Baths of Al Andalus.
There is a varied menu of oil massages to create deep wellbeing.
Address and website:
Plaza de Los Martires, 5, Malaga
Tel: +34 952 21 50 18
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/82fLq
Nagomi Spa Hotel Reserva del Higueron Benalmadena
Located in a luxury complex, this hotel hosts a bright and spacious spa featuring one of the most complete circuits on the coast.
The hotel has recently been acquired by Hilton and thus we can expect interesting improvements for the new season.
A wide selection of wellness treatments, classic massages, oriental massages and beauty treatments are available. The Spa also has special offers for couples.
Address and website:
Avenida del Higueron, 48, Benalmadena, Malaga
Tel: +34 952 573 964
https://higueronspa.higueronresort.com/
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/H0fev
Thermas de Carratraca
The neoclassical building of the Carratraca Spa from 1855 was remodelled by the group of Villa Padierna, one of the best 5-star hotels on the coast, with all its former luxury and splendour, which during the last century attracted personalities of the old Europe to this small town situated in the foothills of Sierra Blanquilla, about 50 km from Malaga.
The medicinal mineral waters of Carratraca are rich in sulphate, calcium, magnesium and cold (18 ºC). The water is 100% drinkable and it is highly recommended to drink it daily.
The Spa consists of more than 1,700 m² of SPA, with two thermal water pools at 36ºC, sauna, Turkish bath and 21 treatment rooms spread over 3 different floors.
The Spa has a wide range of massages, hydrotherapy, specialised treatments and facials.
Address and website:
C/ Antonio Rioboo, 11, Carratraca, Malaga,
Tel: +34 952 48 95 42
https://www.villapadierna.es/thermas
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/qluJY
Gran Hotel Elba & Thalasso Spa Estepona
Located in the 5-star Gran Hotel Elba Estepona, the Spa of more than 1400 m2 with an extensive range of the best Thalasso treatments for health and beauty, based on fresh sea water. Different promotions are available for couples.Address and website:
Urbanisation Arena Beach, National Road Estepona – Cadiz Km. 151, Estepona
Tel: +34 952 80 92 00
https://www.hoteleselba.com/en/gran-hotel-elba-estepona-thalasso-spa/thalasso-spa
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/dnUo0
Spa Albayt Resort Estepona
This Spa is located in a 3-star hotel and is one of the most complete Spas in the area, with a wide range of treatments and beauty programmes. Bathrobe loan for treatments, large and small towel is included.
Address and website:
N-340 KM 149,2, Avenida Costa Galera 34, Estepona,
Tel: +34 952 80 58 28
http://albayt-resort-spa.andalucia-hotels.com/#main
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/lLFWU
Gran Hotel Benahavís & SPA
This small Spa is located inside the luxurious 4-star Hotel in Benahavís, an Andalusian village of white houses, very close to Marbella. The menu offers a wide range of massages, body treatments, hydrotherapy, beauty treatments and rituals.
Address and website:
Calle Huerta de Rufino s/n, Benahavis, Malaga
Tel: +34 951 05 42 90
https://www.granhotelbenahavis.com/spa/
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/jwE0H
Villa Padierna Marbella
This spa is probably the most highly awarded throughout the Costa del Sol.
Located in the Hotel Villa Padierna with a style inspired by the palaces of Tuscany, this spa with more than 2000 m2 is one of the most luxurious ones on the Costa del Sol and offers a wide range of body and beauty treatments to suit its clientele. Michelle Obama stayed at this hotel.
The Spa circuit consists of the Aromatic Spa Circuit, unique on the Costa del Sol, consisting of three steam baths with different essential aromas and temperatures, a hamman with sea salt, a Greek sauna, a Finnish sauna, a dynamic heated pool, a contrast pool, a flotarium and a Laconium.
Address and website:
Urbanisation Los Flamingos Golf, Carretera de Cadiz, Km. 166. Marbella
Tel: + 34 952 88 91 70
www.villapadierna.es/wellness/
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/Vzrus
Spa Amaragua Torremolinos
A small Spa located on the beachfront of the popular Carihuela district in Torremolinos, offering a wide variety of treatments at affordable prices, with indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, gym, massages and a wide range of beauty treatments.
Contact Spa:
Email: alumspa@alumspa.com
Telephone: 951693119
Mobile: 622023967
Address and website:
Calle los Nidos, 23, Hotel Amaragua, Torremolinos,
Tel: +34 951 257 889
http://www.amaragua.com/spa.html
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/qKg6v
Arab Baths in Benalmádena
Inspired by the Nasrid Arab baths of Al-Andalus this small Hammam located a few minutes’ walk from Puerto Marina in Benalmadena offers an opulent visual environment and affordable prices.
There are several pools with cold, warm and hot water, as well as a wide range of massages and treatments.
Address and website:
Avenida Del Mar 4, Benalmadena,
Tel: +34 952 44 46 60
https://www.aquabenalmadena.es/
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/Zk4nZ
YHI Spa Meliá La Quinta Marbella
A luxurious spa with Moorish style located in this 5-star hotel which offers on 1,500 m2 in a wide range of treatments and massages, as well as a complete thermal circuit.
The wet area includes a Mediterranean Sauna, aromatic steam room, Turkish Hammam, sensorial and cascades showers, refreshing basin, hydrotherapy pool and outdoor garden pool.
Address and website:
La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa, Benahavis, Marbella.
Tel: +34 952 76 20 00
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/FuI7O
La Cala Spa Mijas
Located inside La Cala’s golf course, this Spa offers a breathtaking sight from the comfort of its outdoor jacuzzi.
The Spa has a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pool, thermal suite, Hammam, herbal steam bath, Finnish sauna, aroma showers, igloo, foot bath, Tepidarium and relaxation room.
Address and website:
Urb. La Cala Golf s/n. Mijas Costa, 29649.
Tel: +34 952 669 010
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/5ANoSgtsTrQ2
Thalasso Spa Hotel Marbella Club
The Marbella Club Thalasso Spa located on the beachfront is one of the best spas around. The 800 m2 Spa has modern facilities and a full range of facial and body treatments, holistic therapies, thalassotherapy, men’s treatments, dynamic seawater pool and separate saunas and steam baths for women and men.
Address and website:
Boulevard Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Marbella,
Tel: +34 952 82 22 11
marbellaclubwellness.com/en/wellbeingservices.html
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/E88pB
Los Monteros Spa & Golf Resort Marbella
This Spa located in one of the emblematic 5-star hotels in Marbella, in addition to its thermal circuit of salt water at 33ºC, offers a succulent variety of body treatments, facials, massages and rituals.
The facilities also include a Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, ice pool, footbath, Scottish and mist shower, contrast shower, aromatherapy shower, and heated wooden and ceramic loungers.
Address and website:
Hotel Los Monteros SPA & Golf Resort, Carretera de Cadiz Km 187, Marbella
Tel: +34 952 77 17 00
https://www.monteros.com/wellness/los-monteros-spa/
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/c3Zne
SPA Hotel Guadalmina Marbella
Located in a 4-star hotel this Spa offers a complete thermal area, various massages, beauty treatments and a gym.
Address and website:
Hotel Guadalmina SPA & Golf Resort, Urbanization Guadalmina Baja, Marbella
Tel: + 34 952 88 22 11
https://www.barcelo.com/es-es/hotel-guadalmina/
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/ymmyc
Six Senses Spa Marbella
This Six Senses Spa is located inside the Puente Romano Beach Resort. Guests can choose from a wide selection of Six Senses own massages and treatments in a spectacular Spa overlooking the Mediterranean.
Oak timber floors, local stone and hand-painted tiles provide an authentic Mediterranean feel, while hydrotherapy options, hammam and locally-inspired experiences refresh the body and mind.
The Hydrotherapy facilities include herbal steam room, dry sauna, cold water plunge pool, iced fountain and experience showers, Hammam, Indoor swimming pool with hot tubs and relaxation lounge.
Address and website:
Boulevard Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Marbella
Tel: +34 952 820 900
https://www.sixsenses.com/en/spas/marbella
How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/cXo57
You can easily get there from anywhere on the Costa del Sol by hiring a car at Malaga airport on arrival.
