Spa breaks in Gran Canaria

Only a 4 hour flight away, the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, home to the healing Aloe Vera plant, enjoys a microclimate averaging 24 degrees all year round and boasts some of the best spas in Europe.

The Aloe Vera or "true aloe" from Gran Canaria is considered by many experts to be the “purest in the world”. Aloe Vera is known for soothing and healing sun burn but it is widely acclaimed to have many other medicinal benefits. It has been used for thousands of years for it’s excellent curative and therapeutic qualities treating a wide variety of ailments including eczema, psoriasis and IBS.

The Gran Canaria Wellness Association has brought together the top spas on the island offering an array of spa and thalasso treatments and therapies to holidaymakers in search of the ultimate wellness holiday.

Spas include:

The Sheraton Slobre Golf & Spa Resort

A five star hotel built into the side of a mountain with a cutting edge Aloe Spa offering  treatments of pure aloe straight from the plant. A mountain top infinity pool with stunning views and unparalleled tranquillity. Celebrity guests include Jennifer Lopez.

The Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort Spa & Casino

An impressive for star resort with a wondrous spa inspired by the naturally volcanic Canaries. Includes a salt grotto, cave flotation pool and womb-like relaxation room

The Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Corallium Thalasso

A five star resort with a stunning spa offering personal thalasso pools and spa treatments in rooms with floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the sea.

The SeaSide Palm Beach

A five star ‘Design Hotel’ recently refurbished with an ultra chic 1970’s influence is set in an impressive palm grove. A slick spa offering an array of luxurious treatments.

To Book a spa holiday in Gran Canaria go to Grancanariawellness.com.