The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa, known for year-round mild weather, volcanic landscapes, and beaches across islands including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Abama Resort Spa
A world-class destination spa at the Abama Resort with an extensive menu of treatments, thalassotherapy pools, volcanic stone massages, and indoor-outdoor thermal areas with Atlantic Ocean views.
Bahía del Duque Spa
An extensive spa complex at the legendary Bahía del Duque resort, featuring indoor and outdoor thermal facilities, hammam, sauna, and a wide range of treatments using Canarian volcanic ingredients.
Hesperia Lanzarote Thalassotherapy Centre
A dedicated thalassotherapy centre using natural Atlantic seawater for therapeutic treatments. Seawater pools, marine algae wraps, and jet showers promote circulation, detoxification, and deep relaxation.
Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora YHI Spa
YHI Spa at the Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora offers an extensive menu of 70+ treatments in a serene adults-only environment. The thermal circuit includes indoor and outdoor pools with ocean views.
Finca de Arrieta Therapeutic Pools
A unique eco-retreat in rural northern Lanzarote with a natural seawater pool, therapeutic freshwater pools, hot tubs set among gardens, and yoga facilities. Intimate, peaceful, and restorative.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
La Palma and El Hierro are the best islands for complete rest and digital detox — very few tourists, extraordinary nature
Thalassotherapy (Atlantic seawater treatments) is a specialty of Canarian resorts — highly recommended for joint and skin conditions
The subtropical climate (year-round 18–28°C) and over 2,800 hours of sunshine are themselves therapeutic
Canarian cuisine is naturally healthy — fresh fish, mojo sauces, papas (low glycaemic), and gofio
Many guachinches (farmhouse restaurants) serve organic, locally grown food from their own land
Hiking in Teide National Park at altitude is excellent for respiratory conditions and mental clarity
The forest of Garajonay (La Gomera) is one of Europe's finest locations for meditation and mindfulness practice