Hydrotherapy: Healing Elements

Nestled on the sunshine coast of Southern Spain, in the quintessential Andalusia region, the spa at Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort is an oasis of tranquillity. With more than 2,000 square metres of Roman baths, a hammam, and a pool set in landscaped gardens, this Anantara Spa is one of the largest and most luxurious spa retreats in Europe.

What is Hydrotherapy?

“In practice since the Ancient Greeks and their fabled baths, hydrotherapy uses water as an element in pain relief and treatment and has been adopted by countless cultures from Turkey to Finland,” says Dana Koprivñanska, of Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort in Spain. Hydrotherapy treatments can be many things, ranging “from alleviating joint pain with hot and cold water, to stimulating muscles through exercise, to relieving tension in flotariums.”

The term "spa" originally was just the name of a place where mineral water flowed from the ground. This naturally occurring phenomenon became healing destinations, meccas for people with all kinds of ailments to take to the waters throughout centuries.

“Inspired by nearby ruins of Roman hot springs, the hydrotherapy circuit at Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort combines a hammam, aromatherapy steam rooms, and plunge pools at varying temperatures. During treatments guests undergo lymphatic drainage to reduce water retention and fight fatigue from high-pressure jets, herbal scrubs and essential oils to encourage the body to release toxins and improve blood circulation.”

Hydrotherapy Treatments

Spa Circuit External Customer: Enjoy four steam baths at different temperatures, with a variety of essential aromas, a hamman with sea salt, a Greek sauna, a Finnish sauna, a dynamic heating swimming pool, a contrast pool, a flotarium, and a laconium.

Hydrotherapist expert Dana, a holistic and mindfulness lover, has a genuine pleasure to share her skills by providing water massages and treatments, customised to suit guests’ personal needs.

Feel the healing powers of water, whether floating, swimming, or steaming. Indulge in signature massages and beautifying facials at Anantara Spa.