Playa De Las Americas, Tenerife, Spain by Mate Marschalko

At the top of the list is a resort located in Tenerife. The magnificent Abama Golf & Spa Resort is a privately owned estate in the prosperous Guia de Isora area. One can enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean from this prime location. It provides a wide range of sumptuous facilities which include swimming pools, restaurants, theme bars and a well equipped wellness and spa center. Other facilities include a kids’ club, an extensive lush golf course and Jacuzzi.

Located on the Eastern coast of Lanzarote is the remarkable Sandy Beach Resort. As the name suggests this hotel is situated right on the beach. It is equipped with some of the most modern and technical entertainment amenities available today. Among its facilities are swimming pools, an exclusively private lagoon, numerous wading pools, restaurants and an expansive fitness center. The sandy beach Resort is a great place especially for family vacations.

The Mare Nostrum Resort is close to the famous Beach Of Playa De Las Americas and celebrated as one of the biggest resorts in Europe. It comprises of a couple of 5-star hotels that deliver superlative services to the entire family. Due to its size it can offer a large selection of facilities such as, conference facilities, live shows, casino, and outdoor tennis courts. In addition guests can spend time in hair salons, boutiques, or enjoy snorkeling and diving activities.

Papagayo beach, Lanzarote, Spain by Luc Viatour

Sitting calmly on a private estate along the Mediterranean coastline, the Blau Porto Petro Beach Resort & Spa is a scenic and very beautiful place for tourists to relax and enjoy the many amenities it offers. The most unique feature of this resort is that it has breathtaking views of the luxuriant forest and vegetation surrounding it and extensive sandy beaches. This is a beautiful facility that can meet even the most whimsical desires that anyone could have.

Right at the seafront is the Iberostar Grand Hotel Anthelia. It has countless engaging and relaxing activities that are bound to capture any guest’s interests. This hotel is renowned for its scrumptious meals that are served in a peaceful and relaxed environment that is hard to match. For guests who are after being pampering and taken care of, they are more than accommodated in the hotel’s spa and wellness center.

Spain is truly a land of many beaches, and prides itself with having one of the best summer experiences for the tourists. That is one of the main reasons why its hospitality industry has been growing in leaps and bounds over the years.

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Healing water has 75°C and contains salt, iodine, bromine, fluoride and many other solutes. It is suitable for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, skin diseases or chronic gynecological problems. It is also good during recovery after injuries and operations.

The spa resort features 13 outdoor pools, including one reserved for children, as well as water park with several slides, and play-ground for beach volleyball or tennis and other sports. Accommodation capacity in the city is huge, you can choose from several hotels, guest houses, camping sites and private accommodation.

A popular area for hiking trips is adjacent Hortobágy National Park with its unique flora and fauna. It is the largest protected area in the country. Twenty-minute ride by car will take you to Debrecen, the oldest center of education, the center of the Hungarian Reformation. The town has many historical and cultural monuments and it is a place of a large number of cultural events, providing an excellent program for those looking for intellectual pleasures.

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But the city is mainly a seaside location, so the most tourists come here due to a well-known local beaches and promenades, such as beach Paralepa. However once you come to Haapsalu, you should not miss the local mud baths. The tradition of spas in the city dates back to the early 19th century, when a doctor took a habit of local inhabitants to treat rheumatic problems with mud baths. At this time a new sanatorium grew up here and shortly Haapsalu became a favorite destination of the Russian elite. Most of the spa buildings are situated near the Great Mall.

Haapsalu has 11,600 residents and is located 100km from the capital city of Tallinn. The city is also prepared for the lovers of technical monuments – in the local railway station you can find a railway museum and exhibition of historical vehicles. If you wish to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the seaside spa resort, Haapsalu is the right choice.

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Zalakaros Thermal Spa offers 4000 m2 of water area surrounded by large forested park. The indoor treatment centre which is open all year round, includes several relaxation pools with thermal water and a large thermal pool. Here you can also enjoy a huge sauna complex, wellness center, restaurants and cafes. The large thermal swimming pool is open during the summer months only. Waterpark offers an indoor pool with thermal water and various water attractions and the multifunction sport pool. Outdoor thermal park covers a total area of ​​10 hectares, where you can enjoy the thermal relaxation pool, multipurpose pool offering lots of attractions, swimming pool with artificial waves, a children’s pool and paddling pool.

Zalakaros is one of the newest spas, its 85-99 °C hot water was discovered during exploring of oil deposits. The springs provide the active iodine and bromine water, and feature highest fluorine content of all Hungarian spa waters. The baths are suitable for treating post-operative conditions, for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, for rehabilitation and are effective in treating chronic gynecological problems and other problems.

From the nearby attractions you should not miss the bird sanctuary in Zimány, which is located only 18 kilometers away. Among other “must see attractions” are watching herds of bison, stretched 10 km from the spa centre. These animals live in Europe only rarely in the wild. Nearby Zalavár is famous for its ruins of Slavic settlements and visitors arriving by car can also include a trip to Lake Balaton.

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Rimini is located in an area known as Adriatic Riviera, which is famous for its endless sandy beaches and long gradual entry into the sea, which is appreciated especially by families with young children. The resort is situated on a flat sea coast in the southeast corner of the Po Valley, about 200 km south of Venice and 50 km from the historic city of Ravenna. Along with several other towns in its surroundings creates a long strip of the urban landscape.

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The town has been here already since Roman period, which is reflected in the buildings in the city center. Rimini has received wider recognition in 1843 when the first spa resort was built here, which is still working. They deal with the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and respiratory tract and are located in the northeast of the city. During the World War II almost the whole town was destroyed but it has been reconstructed during following years, began to grow and today it is one of Europe’s largest sea site resorts. The first hotel was opened here by Baldini family together with a spa centre in the year 1843. Since then there has grown additional 1600 accommodation properties.

Currently this resort can offer not only the sea, beaches, entertainment and attractions, but also nice old city with some beautiful and important monuments. So you can find a wonderful combination of nature, history, culture and entertainment here. Rimini has two faces – one is historic, great and calm in the same time, while the other one is trendy, vibrant and splendid.

Fans of medieval and Roman monuments will certainly not be disappointed since there are few of them right in the city center. One of the most important monuments is Ponte di Tiberio, a bridge that was constructed of Istrian marble. Its history dates back to the year 20 AD. Up to 90′s of the 20th century the bridge was used for transport, but now serves only for pedestrians. At this bridge, originating from the reign of Emperor Tiberius, starts the main street Corso di Augusto, which crosses the old city.

Following the street you can get up to the south edge of town where you can admire the oldest triumphal arch in Italy – Arco d’Augusto, which was built in 26 BC and served as the official gateway to the city. From the gate, then leads the main road Via Principalis.

The main square of Rimini is Piazza Cavour, which reflects all the city life. Its dominant feature is the ancient palace Palazzo del Podesta built in the 14th century. In front of it you can see the equestrian statue of the former ruler Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta. He was considered as one of the most daring military leaders in Italy of this time.

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On Via IV. Novembre street you can see a Renaissance cathedral church Tempio Malatestiano, which is perhaps the most beautiful building in the town at all. It was built in the 13th century by architect Leon Battista Alberti. His work has subsequently become a jewel of Renaissance architecture. Old Town provides a pleasant rest from the otherwise bustling tourist center. You can wander the picturesque cobbled streets or relax in hidden corners and observe the life around.

But Rimini is mainly known for its busier environment and rich cultural program. It is an ideal place for those who want to enjoy an active holiday full of fun and entertainment of various kinds. So if you like a hectic shopping, crowded pizzerias, discos and bars, you should spend some time on the main street near the beach. In the dark the resort transforms into a center of wild fun. There are especially young people, who are enjoying the vibrant nightlife of clubs and discos until the early morning hours. Exuberant nightlife is the main reason why Rimini is often called “Ibiza of the Adriatic” among young people. However you will not be disappointed even if you are the lover of good food and drink, as you can sit in a comfortable environment of restaurants, pizzerias and bars.

If you will want a break from the hot Italian sun, go to cool down into the Adriatic Sea. Rimini has over twenty kilometers of beaches with golden sand, which is sometimes up to 200 meters wide. Although the sea is a little cloudy from the sand, do not worry about its purity. If you do not prefer sunbathing on the beach and just lying, you can try paragliding, windsurfing, water skiing or jet-ski. In addition to water sports Rimini offers also opportunities to play volleyball, tennis, golf, mini golf and many other sports you can think of. If you have roller skates, be sure to take them with you – Rimini offers several special in-line routes.

You can also spend some time in one of the many parks. The biggest one is the Parco XXV Aprile, where you can get from the street Dario Campana. If you are planning your vacation with children, it is better to choose accommodation in a quieter part of town, like Miramare de Rimini, where the beaches are not overcrowded and there are no fees. This is more quiet part than downtown, which you appreciate mainly during the evening and night hours. As the busiest part of town is considered Rivazzura.

Around the city there are many theme parks, e.g. Fiabilandia, but also the Dolphinarium, a water park and Aquafan underwater world. Perhaps the most popular amusement park is Mirabilandia – Land of Miracles. Among the frequently visited attractions is Italia in miniature, where you can see Italy’s most famous buildings in miniature.

In addition, only about 20km from Rimini you can find the second smallest state in the world – the Republic of San Marino, which is definitely worth a visit. So Rimini is a place where you cannot experience boredom, but unfortunately there is sometimes very hard to find moments of peace.

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The spa is located in a quiet Upper Austrian spa town of Bad Schallerbach, about 45 km from the city of Linz.

Curative treatments and massages
Rare hot spring is used mainly for curative procedures. Bad Schallerbach Spa offers baths with a wide and exclusive range of massages from all around the world in the uniquely decorated relaxation rooms. In addition to the traditional medical massages you can also choose Asian, African or even Australian massages associated with aromatherapy and herbal wraps. Among 17 types of massages from around the world you can find favorite Japanese Shiatsu, Turkish Hamam or African Vunkuwa.

Water World and Aquapark
Eurotherme Bad Schallerbach includes a swimming pool with sea waves, 109 m long wild river, water canyon, high-speed water slide “Kamikaze” or multimedia water enjoyment “Starlight Express”, which unites the world of water, music and colors.

For children under 5 years there is specially adapted mini water park “Aquamundus”.

In the garden area there is available sandy “Happy Park”, with many climbing frames, sandpits and slides. Wonderful water park Aquapulco with the atmosphere of tropical Caribbean offers rich opportunities for children and adults – regardless of the weather.

Area “Relaxium”
Area “Relaxium” combines indoor sauna paradise on 1,500 m2 and outdoor saunas on 3,500 m2, which are designed in the style of mountain villages with thermal lakes. For your relaxation, there is a total number of 20 variously equipped spaces. Whirlpool in the heart of Relaxium, waterfall, hot spring cave “Grotta Mare” with highly salty water like the Dead Sea and relaxation space “Musicarium” with heated beds, headphones with relaxing music and the effect of a starry sky. That’s just few things you can enjoy in this great Spa resort!

Colorama
Absolutely unique is the attraction “Colorama”. This relaxing spa section uses color therapy knowledge, with proven effects of colours on the well-being. Surrounded by slowly alternating colored lights you can relax in the indoor or outdoor pool with massage benches, beds and pavement, or enjoy views of the park area or of the illuminated “Colorama” forest.

Hotel Paradiso
You can stay at comfortable modern four star hotel “Paradiso” which is directly connected to the spa area. Rooms are equipped in accordance with the atmosphere of the spa. The hotel has a restaurant offering culinary specialties and a bar. The hotel is surrounded by rich greenery, floral gardens in the style of the southern sea, alleys and trails for jogging and spaces for gymnastics in nature. The hotel is also equipped with highly modern facilities for seminars and conferences, smaller or even greater range of up to 700 participants.

For further details you can visit official website of Eurothermen Resort Bad Schallerbach.

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Thanks to its location the city and its surroundings belong to the warmest areas of the Bulgarian coast. For its beautiful nature the resort was a popular place for the Bulgarian royal family in the past. Today Tsarevo is a popular tourist destination suitable for lovers of comfortable, quiet, romantic, but also of active holiday.

In the center of town you will find the pedestrian zone, shops, markets, cafes, pastry shops, restaurants, discos, bars, parks, cinema or a jungle gym for children. Tsarevo has a football field with artificial turf, which is freely accessible to children. In Tsarevo you can also enjoy some sport activities such as sailing, diving or widsurfing. Close to the resort you can stay in well-known campsites Bulgarka and Nestinarka.

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You will really enjoy your staying at Bad Füssing. It is Europe’s most popular spa resort in the Bavarian golf and thermal area. You will find here thousand of wellness possibilities, which help you with rheumatism, problems with joints and back or other problems.

The medicinal spring with a sulfur content at the temperature of 56 °C, which gushes from a depth of 1000 meters, have according to the opinions of many guests, scientists and doctors incomparable natural healing power.

An offer of the medical and therapeutic services in Bad Füssing is immense, ranging from Chinese medical practices to top medicine. Many local health experts help each guest and prepare an optimal plan for the health program or holidays.

Like many others, also mentioned services are for the guests staying in Bad Füssing provided for free. The guests can also attend more than 1,500 cultural events such as concerts, lectures and exhibitions for free as well.

Relax simply from stress and bustle of everyday life in one of the most popular areas of the European spa. Here you can even find first potato sauna in Europe or other more than 1,000 wellness activities.

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