Spa

Developing from the remarkable benefits of thalassotherapy and the need for some response to the unrelenting pace of modern life, the spa takes its name from the abbreviation of the Latin 'sanitas per aqua' which means 'health through water'.
In a more limited yet more fun setting than thalassotherapy, spas are dedicated to developing one's 'immediate' well-being through a variety of services such as the following:

• Design and decoration: designed for relaxation, the welcoming character of the spa comes from its carefully chosen decor, music, lighting, and other detailed installations.
• Beauty and well-being: beauty treatments are offered on-site and include skin-care treatments, drainage, face masks, and body wraps.
• Cosmetics: a range of beauty products selected for use in spas.
• Balneotherapy: true to its venerable origins, the spa provides various facilities which utilize the beneficial qualities of water such as baths, affusion showers, Jacuzzi, etc.

The thalassotherapy establishments on the Basque Coast are institute and hotel complexes entirely dedicated to well-being, relaxation and fitness. These institutes are generally equipped with a fitness room providing bespoke training programmes and a beauty salon which proposes a wide range of aesthetic treatments for face and body. In addition, the expert advice of in-house professionals (dietitians, sport coaches...) allows guests to complete their stays in the best possible conditions.

The Beauty and Hair-styling Salons integrated into the thalassotherapy centres provide the essential complementary treatments required to prepare the skin for thalassotherapy treatments and prolong any benefits. Professional beauticians and hair-stylists offer a range of traditional and cutting-edge treatments which have been developed in partnership with some of the most prestigious brands symbolizing luxury and beauty. All the treatments provided adhere to a rigorous protocol that befits the very high quality of the thalassotherapy experience. The same can be said of the services it provides and its health and safety procedures.