Spain's Hottest Wellness Address

This summer, all eyes are on Spain’s trendy SHA Wellness Clinic, where luxury travellers are investing in long-term health and wellbeing, through tailored diets and advanced treatments

- Nisha Shroff

A little over an hour’s drive from Valenica Airport, I stepped inside the doors of SHA Wellness Clinic, that lies on Spain’s Costa Blanca, overlooking the Bay of Altea. My first impression: a mecca of wellness — brimming with futuristic technology, incredible amenities; with 300 expert physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, osteopaths and professionals in 'bioenergy,' nutrition, and the guests (read: mostly in their robes) making their way from one treatment to another.

Looking at the clinic’s unique approach and advanced treatments, the number of Indian visitors to this uber-luxe Spanish wellness clinic is on the rise.

THE SPANISH SUNSHINE

The resort has been thoughtfully designed with a great focus on highlighting minute details that are vital for the overall wellbeing of the guests — space includes tiny waterfalls, miniature square-size ponds, small gardens, and soothing music. What’s more interesting is that every corner of the resort has a beverage dispenser mainly serving detox water that guests can consume at any hour of the day.

The accommodation is quite spacious and elegant. I stayed in the superior room featuring a separate living room, dining space, a bedroom and a balcony that opens to sweeping views of the mountains and the cityscape. The bathroom was equipped with in-house toiletries. Before arrival, the team at SHA Wellness Clinic enquired about my preference on the type of pillows, bed sheets, and size of the slippers and the fitting of my bathrobe, which made my stay nothing but comfortable.

TREATMENTS

The resort houses more than 80 treatment rooms. Upon my arrival, my agenda planner and I sat for a short briefing regarding my programme. I had around 18 treatments in the course of four days, including a general health examination, consultations, massages, acupuncture, fitness/functional training among others.