Historic spas, silent trails, and rural accommodation to disconnect

Navarre reveals itself as a wellness destination that invites travelers to slow down and give themselves over to a sensory journey marked by mineral-medicinal waters, landscapes dripping with serenity, and accommodation capable of transforming rest into an art. It combines thermal tradition, nature, and a carefully curated selection of rural and charming hotels that cultivate disconnection, presence, and the pleasure of living slowly—a way of traveling that resonates particularly with senior tourism, increasingly focused on caring for one’s health, tranquility, and meaningful experiences. All of this takes place within a land that makes wellness a part of its identity. In Navarre, wellness is born from the region’s very essence. This is a land where water, nature, and hospitality have shaped a destination in which every experience aims to reconnect with what truly matters. In the north, the Elgorriaga Spa showcases the uniqueness of its spring, whose waters offer one of the highest salinity levels in Europe. This exceptional character allows a natural flotation that induces deep relaxation, accompanied by thermal circuits, floatariums, saunas, and inhalation therapies that make up an unforgettable ritual. In the south, the Fitero Spa sustains a tradition that dates back to Roman times. Its hyperthermal springs, surfacing at over 117ºF, have attracted visitors seeking relief, serenity, and health for centuries. These waters’ properties transform the stay into a regenerative process highly valued by senior tourism, as it reveals an ideal environment for physical and mental well-being, framed by a landscape that reinforces that much-needed pause.

The hyperthermal mineral-medicinal waters of the Fitero Spa serve as therapeutic agents to improve visitor health © Balneario de Fitero

This experience of reconnection also extends to the charming hotels scattered throughout the region, from exclusive spaces where privacy and design invite residents to a sensory retreat, to establishments combining heritage, calm, and attentive care. All offer a unique way of inhabiting the landscape—and always under the promise of rest and authenticity. On top of all this, tourists can also enjoy the hotels of the Reckrea network: true guardians of the Lamia philosophy. This approach to rural stays advocates for conscious disconnection and personal reconnection, contact with nature, and the value of living in the now. These are places where time is understood differently, and every action, from hospitality to gastronomy, contributes to our most profound wellness. The local area rounds off the experience: trails winding through historic valleys, forests extending an invitation to silence, and natural spaces offering fresh air and tranquility. The cuisine, based on quality local products, adds an essential component to a journey that nurtures guests from within and celebrates its origins. All this makes Navarre a destination where wellness is not just a fleeting experience but a way of being, feeling, and returning to oneself.

Location

Navarre, in northern Spain and bordering France, is connected via the A–1, A–12, and AP–15 highways, as well as Pamplona Airport. The region offers medium- and long-distance rail services via Pamplona and Tudela. The nearest ports are located in Bilbao and Pasaia, in the neighboring regions.