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Palheiro Spa, opening this month at Madeira’s five-star Casa Velha do Palheiro hotel, part of the exclusive Relais & Chateaux collection, is a world class addition to this island paradise.
Located within the Palheiro Estate, the new spa is a perfect complement to the existing attractions at the Casa Velha, which include the renowned Palheiro Gardens and the 18-hole Palheiro Golf course. Highly regarded local architect Bruno Martins, has integrated rustic elements with the classic style of the 200 year old Casa Velha hotel to ensure the new spa enhances the site. “Palheiro Spa has been designed as an extension of the natural surroundings”, says Jonathan Fletcher, director of Palheiro Estate, “with local materials and native planting used wherever possible. “This superb design, the carefully selected environmentally-friendly products from Pevonia Botanica and the highly-qualified staff will ensure that Casa Velha becomes the top resort destination on Madeira. The Palheiro Estate’s offering of five star accommodation, along with top rated golf, outstanding gardens and now an international class spa is immensely appealing to visitors from around the world.” Pevonia Botanica products are natural formulations that use organic extracts. All products are packaged in an eco-friendly way (recyclable/biodegradable), are non-comedogenic and have not been tested on animals. Palheiro Spa includes four treatment rooms, a Finnish sauna, Turkish steam bath and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The spa complex also includes a fitness room equipped with a power plate, treadmill, bicycle, rowing machine and weights. A personal trainer can be arranged on request. The comprehensive massage menu from around the globe includes massages specifically designed for golfers as well as botanical face and body treatments and ‘immediate results’ non-invasive facial treatments. The Conservatory Bar at the spa offers guests the chance to sample a relaxing teas and healthy snacks before or after treatments. The Palheiro Spa is managed by a very experienced team, which includes trained physiotherapists, masseuses, beauty therapists and esthetical therapists. Introductory spa packages are being offered for €450 per person, including four nights’ accommodation at Casa Velha hotel and three spa treatments, plus unlimited access to Palheiro Spa’s facilities. Direct flights run from 13 airports in the UK to Funchal and take just over three hours. Airlines include easyJet, TAP Portugal, First Choice, Thomsonfly, Thomas Cook and Fly Globespan. For more information, please contact Casa Velha do Palheiro hotel, Tel: (+351) 291 790 350 or visit: www.casa-velha.com |
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