Undiscovered Relaxation
There’s nothing wrong with a little bit of indulgence at one of Estonia’s spas.
Spa culture in Estonia is by no means a new phenomenon. The first spas date back a few hundred years when the benefits of curative mud were discovered. Since then, Estonians have been going to resort towns like Pärnu, Haapsalu, Kuressaare and Narva-Jõesuu to enjoy the spas.
Today, there are hundreds of spas all over Estonia and there are many right here in Tallinn as well. Enjoy a day of pampering, or take your kids along to one of the water parks. A few hours at the spa can be the perfect balance with a few hours of sightseeing.
Tallinn has many day spas where you can come for a day or afternoon of relaxation and wellness. Here you can come for things like chocolate body wraps, hot stone massage or just a simple traditional massage. Most of the day spas in Tallinn offer facials, manicures and pedicures, as well as waxing. Many of the hotels also have day spas within their complexes. Whether in a hotel or in the Old Town, bookings are always recommended.
The word spa conveys many meanings, so it’s wise to familiarise yourself with what each one offers before planning your vacation. There are: 1) medical spas, 2) spa and wellness spas, and 3) medical and wellness spas together. Medical spas are licensed to provide outpatient medical care.
Travelling with your family? Many spas encourage you to bring your children. They often have playrooms or playgrounds and slides, and organise activities for children. Some spas even have procedures and treatments especially for children.
There are sports and other activities offered at all of the spas, and some offer even more. Be sure to look into this before you book. Depending on the client, entertainment programmes vary.
English is widely spoken in most spas, so if in doubt, just ask.
TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV, EESTI SPAALIIT, TOILA SPA, HEDON SPA
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