Las Dunas Hotel: Fitness and wellness holidays on the Costa del Sol
December 3, 2024
Long gone are the days when wellness was viewed as nothing more than exercise and diet. Today, we have a more all-encompassing approach to health and happiness, physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. In 2024, wellness holidays were identified as the main focus in the luxury travel market, according to Global Wellness Institute’s paper ‘Wellness Tourism Initiative Trends for 2024’, the global Wellness Tourism market is worth a jaw dropping 651 US dollars annually, with expected growth of 16.6% until at least 2027.
Ahead of the curve, Estepona hotel and spa resort, Las Dunas Hotel is the only 5-star deluxe health and wellness centre in Southern Spain. Leading the way in healthy retreat vacations for the decerning traveller, the resort is located on the sun-drenched Mediterranean coastline in Estepona, where all-year-round sunshine encourages a healthy outdoor lifestyle. Everything is close to hand, whether you want to get out your trainers for a run, jog or power walk along the paseo, hop a bike, take a hike or head out on a stand-up paddle board. Alternatively, start your day by experiencing one of the wonderful facilities within the hotel.
Beachfront workouts
Wellness is about more than just exercise, it’s about being present and the moment, feeling good about your physical and mental health. And what better way to lift the spirits and push the body, that taking a swim, Yoga class or workout in the gym, set against a spectacular beachfront backdrop of the azure blue sea.
Relax in the Las Dunas Spa
As a guest at the Las Dunas Hotel, you have opportunity to tailor-make their own wellness holiday experience, to relax, unwind and recharge, at your own pace. The Las Dunas Spa, offers the perfect antidote to today’s busy and stressful lifestyles, offering a wide range of beauty and body treatments, including facials, massages, water treatments and the Spa’s signature treatments. Mum’s to be, can also indulge in a special relaxing facial and massage, and there are also several treatments specifically designed for men.
Day Spa entry
If you are looking for a day Spa in Estepona, you can enjoy the rarefied atmosphere of the Las Dunas Spa to help relieve stress, lose weight and improve fitness, without being a resident at the resort. Simply buy a day pass to enjoy the Spa circuits or book your favourite beauty or body treatment.
Mediterranean gastronomy
You don’t need to worry about undoing all of your hard work by indulging in unhealthy food, at Las Dunas you can enjoy a healthy holiday, and healthy menu. Take advantage of our healthy cuisine closed menu options, designed by medical and nutrition experts, allowing you to be confident in your menu choices without forgoing the pleasure of a delicious gastronomic experience. Alternatively, dine from the Lido Beach Restaurant’s a la carte menu, with a focus of fresh Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary
Cycling in Estepona
One of the most exhilarating ways of exploring Estepona is by bicycle and you have 303 cycle routes (including the Vuelta a España- Estepona) to choose from in the local vicinity. The terrain can be fairly hilly, and the weather is invariably warm, so the best time of year for cycling around the Costa del Sol is in the winter.
What’s more, you don’t have to go far to hire a bike, as you can hire your bike from Las Dunas Hotel and take a leisurely ride along the promenade, the longest in southern Spain. For information about bike hire contact the hotel reception and for the best routes visit bikemap.net.
Hiking in Estepona
If you would like to explore the great outdoors without a bike, there are 19 walking and running trails around Estepona, covering all levels of difficulty. Hiking is great way to discover the Estepona away from the beach. Stumble upon small towns, marvel at the mountains, rivers and to really get a sense of the grandeur of the surrounding countryside. To prepare for your trip, there are plenty of Apps (such as Wikiloc), that can be downloaded, outlining whether they are family friendly, the level of difficulty duration and distance.
Golfers’ paradise
What better way to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle than with a round of golf? When staying at Las Dunas Hotel in Estepona, if you enjoy a round of golf, you will be in golfers’ heaven. The hotel is in close proximity to several of the Costa del Sol’s most popular golf courses, including El Campanario, Valle Romano Golf, Atalaya Golf & Country Club, Estepona Golf, El Paraiso Golf and the Villa Padierna Golf Club to name a few.
Water sports
Obviously when talking about health retreat holidays by the beach, it is impossible not to mention the opportunities for sailing, swimming and water sports. The Costa del Sol is a hotspot for those who enjoy kayaking, wakeboarding, paddle surfing and even the humble pedal boats. You can also enjoy some higher-octane activities like jet skiing or charter a yacht to take a sailing trip. There are plenty of organised trips offering activities like canyon adventures, where you discover canyons and swim in natural pools and can even jump off cliffs!
At Las Dunas Hotel, you can define your own definition of wellness, whether this means pampering sessions in the Spa and sampling Mediterranean gastronomy, or a fully active experience of workouts and walks, the choice is yours.
If you would like information about the deluxe Estepona hotel & Spa resort, Las Dunas Hotel and their special brand of spa retreat holidays, call + 34 951 082 090 or email reservas@lasdunascostadelsol.com.
