The best spa treatments for different activities

After giving it your all on the courts, there are a whole host of spa treatments to help you recover quickly.Here are a few ideas for you:

• Repose Aromatherapy facial - Give your complexion a boost after playing in the sun all day. This indulgent facial uses a blend of 40 Mediterranean essential oils to soothe, calm and hydrate your skin.
• I’ll Be Back - Think of this one as a facial for your back. Enjoy an exfoliating scrub, a deep cleanse using warm mud, a stimulating massage, and a very happy back.
• Played Out- Target the muscles under the most strain during a game of tennis with an invigorating remedial massage. Using techniques borrowed from sports massage to focus on therotator cuff, elbow, biceps and triceps. You just can’t beat the benefits of a sports massage.

Whether you’re prepping for a big ride or recovering from a hard day in the saddle, we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our favourite spa treatments and different types of massage for cyclists:

• Aaahhh! – Pushed your legs to the limit? You’ll love this energising foot and leg treatment. Recover from cycling with some stimulating skin brushing, followed by a warm oil massage and invigorating foot rub for instant, blissful relief.
• Biked Out– When the build-up of lactic acid hits your legs, this specialised sports technique massage will help you loosen up and revive aching glutes, thighs and hamstrings ready for another day of pedalling.
• Leg Waxing – One for both men and women, a hair removal treatment a few days before a big road ride can improve your aerodynamic performance. Just ask the pros.

Love activities like windsurfing, kayaking and water skiing? Look after your body with one of these indulgent treatments back on dry land and you’ll feel great for another day on the waves:

• Totally Quenched and Drenched facial – Saltwater can take its toll on your skin, so combat its effects with this lovely rehydrating treatment. A mixture of antioxidants and lymphatic drainage massage will have you looking and feeling radiant.
• Drift Away massage – Nothing beats a top-to-toe massage when you’ve been on the water for hours. Sink into a dreamy massage using aromatherapy oils and drift away for your choice of 25, 55 or 85 minutes.
• Sailed Out– Sailing can be tough on your shoulders and core. This customised deep tissue massage will target your latissimus dorsi, trapezius and deltoids to help you recharge.

Heading into the mountains to go rock climbing and test your head for heights is a real thrill. Come back down to earth post-climb with a whole host of relaxing spa treatments:

• Rocks of the Mediterranean – If you’re missing the rock face during your downtime, why not try this wonderful thermal stone massage using warm basalt lava stones? The heat of the rocks gives a unique rejuvenating sensation.
• Work It Out massage – An all-over workout like climbing needs an all-over massage. This fantastic treatment provides much-needed relief for tense bodies, using detoxifying oils and body-boosting deep tissue massage.
• The Power Breakfast Facial – After your skin has been whipped by wind burn and sun damage, this revitalising express facial will give your complexion a little TLC before another day in the mountains.

Work up a sweat in one of our fitness classes and reward yourself afterwards with some pampering in the spa:

• Stretched Out– Our fitness instructors like to push you to your limits during classes. Stretch hard-working muscles out with this restorative massage using sports massage techniques to minimise post-session stiffness.
• My Kinda Skin – Boost your workout glow with a bespoke facial tailored to your unique skin. The treatment also includes a divine scalp, face, arms and chest massage.
• Outer Glow – Polish your body to perfection with this refreshing exfoliating treatment. This one’s great for prepping and detoxing your skin. Just what you need after a gruelling fitness session.

A winter ski holiday can take its toll on your body, especially if you’re not used to exercising every day. Luckily, these relaxing treatments are here to help:

• My Kinda Mood – Treat yourself to two whole hours of bliss with this special spa package. Enjoy a bespoke full body massage followed by an indulgent facial, using aromatherapy oils to match your mood.
• Hands & Feet Suite – After stuffing your poor feet into ski or snowboard boots all day, make it up to them with this luxurious manicure and pedicure treatment.
• Soul Retreat Body Treatment – Feed body and soul with this nurturing treatment designed to soothe and restore. Begin with a foot ritual, relax into a back, neck and shoulder massage and top things off with a calming face mask and scalp massage.

Who says you have to be on the go all day to deserve some pampering? Certainly not us. Holidays are for relaxing so why not take things to the next level with a spa treatment or two?

• Champagne and Truffles Deluxe Treatment – The crème de la crème of facials. followed by a glass of bubble and a delicious handmade truffle? Sounds irresistible.
• New Beginnings – One for the mums-to-be, this special pregnancy massage will have you floating out of the spa feeling heavenly. A lovely gentle massage for back pain, sore feet and any other pregnancy-related aches.

If you plan to spend some serious time at the spa, there are a few Neilson destinations we think you’ll love.

Our Alana Beach Club in Croatia has a huge wellbeing area, complete with indoor hydromassage whirlpool, hot tubs, steam bath and no less than three types of sauna. Or how about Levante Beach Club in Rhodes, Greece with its fabulous spa with sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room, indoor pool and treatment rooms? 

Skiers and boarders will find spa facilities in several of our larger ski hotels. Our favourites include Neilson Hotel Le Menuire & Spa in Les Menuires, France and Neilson Hotel Del Clos in El Tarter, Andorra.