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The Wellness Spa

Nestled in a quiet corner of EcoHotel El Agua, our wellness spa is a sanctuary of serenity for the length of your stay. Take in the views of the ravine cascading beneath the hotel as you relax in the saltwater jacuzzi, or wake up your circulation in the cool plunge pool. Behind the hand-carved wooden door, soothe tired muscles in the sauna, unwind in the hammam and choose from a menu of treatments inspired by every corner of the world.

Our love affair with the sauna is an enduring, worldwide one that dates back to antiquity. As soon as we learned to make fire, we found ways to benefit from its warm embrace. Although the sauna is deeply rooted in Scandinavian culture, every civilisation has its own version — from Turkish hammams and Japanese onsen to Mexican temazcals and Russian banyas. Since the dawn of time, people have sought heat for healing and purification.

Our spirit

Our mission is to offer guests a holistic wellness experience from the moment they arrive. Grounded in Hippocratic medicine and integrating the sacred teachings of Eastern and Western medicine, we aim to harmonise mind, body and spirit — addressing problems at their root, so the body can regain its balance and heal itself.

Anthony Picq, founder of NAOKŌ healing hotels, the parent company of EcoHotel El Agua, believes the body can return to optimal health with the right healing protocols, and he brings this philosophy to life. A naturopath, phytotherapist and self-taught hygienist, he has woven these practices into a wide range of treatments.

The space

With elements of wabi-sabi and Feng Shui design, the spa reflects the calm, minimalist aesthetic of Villa Olivo and its surroundings. Natural hues and handcrafted artwork soothe racing thoughts, and the details trace a wellness journey around the globe — from woodwork preserved with the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique to the Moroccan-inspired forms of the hammam. ZIRĀ studios, the brainchild of Anthony Picq, have created an opulent oasis of calm.

Treatments

To round off the experience, guests are invited to explore the spa’s menu of treatments. Designed to realign energy, bring deep relaxation and encourage a holistic view of health, they are the perfect way to fill an afternoon with bliss.

Spa rituals

Sauna

Stimulate circulation, detoxify the body and relax the mind in our Scandinavian-inspired sauna. Ideal for unwinding and preparing the body for further treatments, a sauna session lays the foundation for a holistic wellness experience.

Hammam

Experience the rejuvenating effect of moist heat in our traditional hammam. Ideal for deep cleansing and mental calm, it complements the benefits of the sauna in a complete ritual for body and mind.

Body treatments

Relaxing massage
A holistic full-body massage to unwind after a busy day. It goes beyond a typical relaxing treatment: designed to stimulate circulation, release serotonin and ease the symptoms of anxiety and stress.
Deep tissue massage
A targeted massage that works deep into the muscle layers to relieve chronic pain, tension and stiffness. Ideal for specific muscle problems.
Sports massage
For athletes and active lifestyles: improves flexibility, helps prevent injury and speeds recovery. Best before or after exercise.
Hot stone and sesame oil massage
Reconnect with nature and find inner peace. With warm stones and sesame oil, it deepens relaxation, releases muscle tension and lifts overall wellbeing.
Shirodhara
An ancient Ayurvedic treatment: a continuous flow of warm herbal oil over the forehead. It induces a deeply meditative state and a lasting sense of inner peace.
Slimming anti-cellulite treatment
Exfoliation, a seaweed wrap and specialised massage techniques combine to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage in cellulite-prone areas.
Reflexology
Stimulate the vital organs and increase overall wellbeing through key pressure points on the feet.
Shiatsu
The Japanese technique of rhythmic pressure on specific points of the body, to balance its energy and promote general wellbeing.