Spanish Retreat: SHA Wellness Clinic
By Guest Blogger, 17th June, 2011 , Experience
SHA wellness clinic is the perfect place to relax, be pampered and unwind...
360 days of sunshine
After a two hour flight to Alicante and a short drive to SHA Wellness Clinic we arrived. The sun was shining, bright blue skies and the first thing my driver tells me is that the sun shines 360 days of the year - I believed him, I went in February and it was glorious.
Images of package holidays
To most people, and rightly so, Alicante and Benidorm conjure up images of packed, package holidays. I was pleasantly surprised. When I arrived at SHA, I could see the mountains and sea and immediately felt relaxed and looking forward to my stay in the peaceful surroundings. Guests at SHA come for that very reason - relaxation, pampering, detox and a health and energy boost.
A day at the spa
I stayed at SHA for just one night, (most people stay between 3-7 nights) and enjoyed a shiatsu & relaxing massage, a session in the flotarium room and used all the spa facilities. I left with a boost of energy that I was lacking when I arrived only 24 hours earlier.
What sets SHA apart from other spas?
SHA Wellness is a medical SPA focusing on improving your health, well-being and beauty through millenarian eastern and advanced western techniques. The treatments and gastronomy revolve around the macrobiotic diet. The food was superb! I had the most delicious tuna and swordfish, probably the best I have ever eaten and I'm not one to follow a diet.
Relaxation in beautiful surroundings
SHA is a wonderful place to go and relax, pamper, eat well, bask in the sunshine and for those that want to explore the outdoors, there are lots of walks, cycle paths, tennis, golf and sailing opportunities in the area. Contact Original Travel
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