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RE S TORATIVE ESCAPES
LONGEVITY HEALTH AND
WELLNESS HOTEL, PORTUGAL
transforms my skin to velvet,
and the follow-up detox bath
feels like soaking in serenity,
distilled into liquid form.
A HAVEN WHERE
MODERN SCIENCE
MEETS WELLNESS
Perched above the terracotta rooftops of fishing village
Alvor, with the Atlantic stretching endlessly beyond,
Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel delivers an
exceptional blend of cutting-edge health treatments
and the soothing pace of the Algarve. Its minimalist
design draws your attention to the real showstopper:
sweeping ocean views from nearly every corner.
This five-star adults-only retreat pioneers a fusion
of medicine and holistic wellness. From preventative
diagnostics to personalised health programmes, its
two-level spa combines luxury with science. Natural
products, detox rooms, a heated dynamic pool, and a
stunning rooftop infinity pool are just the start.
A SANCTUARY IN THE ALGARVE
My suite is nothing short of a revelation - a spacious,
thoughtfully designed haven that instantly puts me at
ease. The calming neutral palette and natural textures
create the perfect environment to decompress, while
the bathroom proves to be a sanctuary in itself,
featuring a shower experience that alone is worth
writing home about. Waking up here feels like a daily
gift, especially knowing the breakfast that awaits.
The treatments aren't just luxurious - they're
scientific, delivered by an exceptional team including
the wonderfully attentive Maria, whose expertise
makes every experience special. Pressotherapy, a
lymphatic drainage therapy, proves unexpectedly
meditative, while the Iyashi Dôme - a Japanese
infrared therapy - leaves me energised and light,as
though I've left both toxins and worries behind.
A salt flower scrub using locally harvested flor de sal
A FEAST FOR THE
HEALTH-CONSCIOUS
Forget bland " wellness cuisine "
- dining here is a revelation.
Breakfast features antioxidantpacked
smoothie bowls with figs and almonds,
alongside chia pudding and organic flat whites.
The spread is varied and fresh, striking a perfect
balance between healthy and satisfying. Dinner
might offer freshly caught sea bass with herbs
from the hotel's garden, while those on liquid
detoxes can opt for bespoke juices and broths.
THE SPA THAT HAS IT ALL
Longevity's two-level spa combines luxury
with science. Beyond the signature treatments,
its facilities elevate relaxation to an art form: a
calming heated pool, detox-focused rooms, a
Himalayan salt relaxation area, and an ice bucket
shower for the bold. The infinity pool, particularly
at sunset, is a meditative experience - imagine
endless skies streaked with peach and gold over
Alvor's chimneys and tiles below.
Fitness isn't forgotten. Daily wellness classes
include yoga, Pilates, and HIIT. I join an outdoor
yoga session on the terrace which, paired with the
Algarve breeze, felt like stretching into a dream.
The crowd is as diverse at the offerings - solo
travellers, couples and locals seeking everything
from burnout recovery to pre-wedding prep.
Longevity can restore all their health and vitality.
Rooms from €350 (£290) per night, with breakfast.
Treatment packages additional | Reservations: +351
282 248 870 | longevityalvor.com/en
HOW
TO GET
THERE
By air:
Fly to Faro
International
Airport (from
London, expect
to pay £100-250
depending on
season). British
Airways,
easyJet, and
Ryanair offer
direct flights.
Longevity is a
40-minute drive
west; the hotel
can arrange
private transfers.
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Words: Rashmi Madan
http://www.longevityalvor.com/en http://www.longevityalvor.com/en
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