Wellness gains ground in hotels: bespoke luxury and health

As wellness moves from a personal aspiration to a vital priority, wellness tourism has been evolving with attractions that combine health, luxury, and nature. In various strategic locations across Spain—from the winemaking heart of the Duero to the secluded coves of Ibiza—a host of hotels have emerged that understand rest as a vital, bespoke experience, aimed at revitalizing the body as well as restoring inner balance, through science, tradition, and exceptional environments. Abadía Retuerta (Valladolid). Less than two hours from Madrid, this historic site located in the Duero valley is home to the Santuario Wellness & Spa, established in its former stables. With purified waters drawn from a depth of almost 400 feet, treatments using Natura Bissé products, and yoga sessions among the vineyards, it offers an environment of introspection where nature, architecture, and wine come together to orchestrate a sensory retreat. ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea (Alicante). Looking out over the Mediterranean, in the heart of the Costa Blanca, this wellness center spanning around 430,000 square feet combines regenerative medicine, ancient therapies, and personalized nutrition. Its eco-friendly estate provides fresh ingredients that form the basis of nutritional plans designed by specialists, aligned with a philosophy of longevity and sustainability that asserts Altea as a real hub for holistic health.

The ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea is a luxury hotel specialized in health and wellness © ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea

Can Lluc Country Hotel & Villas (Ibiza). In the heart of the Ibizan countryside, this family-run rural hotel has launched its Journey to Wellness, a flexible retreat that can be booked on any date and includes yoga, massages, and local gastronomy. Here, you’ll discover a fully customizable stay: guests choose when, how, and with whom they wish to experience their stay, in a natural setting designed to switch off from the world without sacrificing authenticity. Six Senses Ibiza (Xarraca Bay, Ibiza) In the island's most unspoiled north, this BREEAM-certified resort integrates biohacking, cryotherapy, and functional medicine under the supervision of Dr. Mark Hyman. RoseBar, its longevity laboratory, is complemented by rituals inspired by Ibizan spirituality, functional nutrition plans, and suites with sea views—ideal for athletes, executives, or travelers going through transition periods in their lives.

Six Senses Ibiza has incorporated advanced biohacking technology and regenerative therapies into its experience © Six Senses Ibiza

Kimpton Aysla Mallorca (Santa Ponsa, Mallorca). Just under 9 miles from the city of Palma, this almost 10,00 ft² resort offers mud baths, a spa with indoor pool, daily yoga sessions, and outdoor workouts among the gardens and golf courses. Each room is equipped with its own mat, while the designs of architect Guillermo Reynés balance local tradition with conscious modernity, positioning Santa Ponsa as a destination for active wellness.