Since the pandemic, travellers have become increasingly interested in wellness visits, as many now want to recharge and focus on their mental health. According to the CBI Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a holistic approach to wellness is becoming increasingly popular with Europeans. Busy daily lifestyles together with the after-effects of the pandemic can make people feel disconnected, burnt-out and unhealthy and for this reason there’s growing interest by travellers to challenge themselves to develop both physically and mentally to prepare themselves for daily homelife.
Mallorca is increasingly being recognized as a leading destination in the Mediterranean for wellness retreats offering the ideal environment for visitors who wish to reconnect with themselves and nature and to enjoy the island’s tranquility. The increased demand for retreats and secluded hotels with wellness facilities marks a departure from the island’s traditional “sun and sea” tourism offering guests an experience that be enjoyed throughout the year.
The island has no shortage of beautiful accommodation in stunning locations with a range of wellness facilities, treatments, and activities from yoga to mediation retreats. Furthermore, Mallorca is now emerging as a holistic centre for wellbeing in the Mediterranean and one of the reasons why this October the island will host the first International Sages & Scientists Forum in Europe.
Herewith a selection of the island’s retreats and secluded hotels:
IT Valldemossa, Valldemossa
The Valldemossa Hotel has been re-opened this year as a sanctuary of peace and nature retreat. Featuring 12 individual suites all with stunning views either overlooking the famous Carthusian Monastery of Vallemossa or the Tramuntana Mountains. The hotel aims to provide a “healing space” and “sanctuary” with an exclusive range of treatments and activities from the “Valldemossa Longevity” programme, inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, and Western wisdom on lymphatic drainage. Personal trainer and outdoor yoga sessions with exclusive views across Valldemossa and the Tramuntana Mountains are also available. Prices start at €330 per night for a double room.
Grand Hotel Son Net, Puigpunyent
Son Net is set against the backdrop of the Sierra Tramuntana and is a perfect place to feel at one with nature. The hotel’s recently opened Spa & Wellness area spans 1,000 square metres and now completes the final touch to this magnificent grand hotel and maintains the Mediterranean elegance and opulence reflected throughout the hotel. It features an indoor saltwater pool, five treatment rooms, a thermal circuit, and a fitness room with spectacular mountain views. Prices start at €792 per room per night. The hotel remains open until January 6 and will reopen in March 2025.
La Residencia, Deià
A classic oasis in the picturesque village of Deia surrounded by the dramatic Sierra Tramuntana setting, the Belmond La Residencia Hotel features 70 rooms and suites, a private villa, several restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and tennis courts.
Over the years, La Residencia’s reputation for offering tranquility and privacy has made it a preferred retreat for many international celebrities. The hotel provides an extensive range of tailored activities, with a menu of fully personalised therapeutic spa treatments and a range of fitness activities, from yoga to hiking. Prices start from approximately 790 euros per room, per night.
Fontsanta Hotel Thermal Spa & Wellness, Campos
Located a short drive from the islands famous Es Trenc beach and salt flats, the five-star Fontsanta Hotel features the only natural thermal spa in the Balearics. The unique properties of these waters, which are reputed to have been used for their health benefits since Roman times, are rich in minerals and are beneficial for the respiratory system, skin, circulatory system, and musculoskeletal system.
In addition to the thermal pool, the spa offers a wide range of peaceful areas and has an extensive treatment menu. This hotel provides a range of rooms with private terraces to luxury villas with private pools. Prices start at €311 per night. The hotel is closed from mid-November to early March 2025.
Cal Reiet, Santanyí
Located on the outskirts of Santanyí, Cal Reiet is a holistic retreat in the setting of a grand Mallorcan manor house with carefully designed interior and exterior areas. Featuring 15 rooms in the main house or independent “casitas” with two bedrooms. Cal Reiet’s aim is to provide a relaxed welcoming atmosphere to create “a home away from home,” with a range of activities for physical and mental well-being.
The hotel, in collaboration with international instructors and experts, organizes retreats with different themes: yoga, meditation, mindfulness workshops, seminars, and other events related to holistic wellness throughout the year. Guests can choose between group retreats or personalized experiences tailored to individual preferences. Prices start at €390 per night, per room to include breakfast and one yoga class. The hotel closes on 11th November and re-opens mid-February 2025.
Finca Serena, Montüiri
The beautiful rural setting of this hotel atop a hill offers the best views over the “Pla Llevante” in Mallorca’s rural heartland. This hideaway hotel with 25 rooms and an independent villa with private pool, and the Unico Spa, offers a tranquil natural setting and is surrounded by 40 hectares of land for running, walking among olive trees and vineyards, and connecting with Mallorca’s nature and calm through various activities including yoga and themed retreats. Prices start at €316 per room per night. The hotel is closed from mid-November and will reopens from mid-December to early January for the Christmas season. It will reopen for the main season in early March 2025.
Cases de Son Barbassa, Capdepera
Situated amidst rural Mallorca, and a short drive from the beach, this wonderful location is one of the special charms of the Cases de Son Barbassa agrotourism on the outskirts of the medieval town of Capdepera. It features an outdoor spa with views where guests can have a variety of treatments. Prices start at €224 per night. The hotel is closed from November 4 to mid-March 2025.
Es Racó d’Artà, Artà
Hidden away on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Artà in the northeast of Mallorca, Es Racó d’Artà is a pure retreat offering guests a truly unique experience to immerse themselves in beautiful surroundings. Features include an extensive spa, certified as a medical center, Integrative Medicine as a holistic approach, alongside more traditional treatments. Additionally, daily activities include meditation, yoga, art therapy, or palm weaving workshops. In autumn, Es Racó d’Artà organises various themed retreats ranging from yoga and meditation to pilates and rejuvenation therapies. Prices start at €339 per night, including breakfast and yoga.
Petit Hotel & Spa Son Penya, Sant Llorenç des Cardassar
This rural hotel is surrounded by nature, almond and olive trees, lemon and orchid trees, tranquility and Mediterranean aromas located on the outskirts of the town of Sant Llorenç, in the Levante area of Mallorca. The hotel has a Spa overlooking the surrounding rural landscape with heated pool, Turkish bath, sauna, shower circuit, fitness area and personal treatment room. Son Penya also offers rituals, yoga classes, and a massage service in its 20 exclusive rooms, suites and a luxury villa with private pool.
A range of activities are available from private pilates classes to a range of outdoor activities. The hotel will be closed from November until the beginning of March 2025. Prices start at 288€ per room, per night.
Sages and Scientists Mallorca Experience 2024, , Zöetry Hotel, Llucmajor
The first International Sages & Scientists Forum will be hosted in Mallorca from October 15th to 16th bringing together a diverse group of international global business leaders, philanthropists, doctors, scientists and yogis will converge to address global issues from health crises to environmental stability and social fragmentation.
Co-hosted by the Chopra Foundation with the attendance of its founder Dr. Deepak Chopra with Mariana Harpreet, founder of Sadhana Works, and the Wellness Tourism Association of Mallorca. The objective is to foster deep experiences and a dialogue that bridges leadership, innovation, technology, integrative health, humanity, and consciousness, with the goal of unveiling innovative pathways for the well-being of our global community and our planet.
The Sages & Scientists Mallorca Experience 2024 will take place on October 15 and 16, 2024, at the Zoëtry Mallorca Hotel.