The distinction was awarded a few weeks ago when a well -known European Wellness ranking included, for the first time, a Portuguese village on the continent’s 20 Wellness destinations. The news caught many by surprise, but emphasizes Portugal’s growth in health tourism.
The election was made by an international panel that evaluated air quality, providing treatments, thermal infrastructures and ease of access. According to The Times, the jury highlighted the waters rich in minerals, the renewed historical spas and the proximity to less crowded beaches, factors that weighed on the jump to the European top.
A study that looked inside
The study also stressed the climb of local security and hospitality rates, decisive points for travelers seeking rest with comfort. This village brings together several boutique housing and a 2025-award-winning hotel by the World Spa Awards.
Anyone looking for a long -free refuge finds a mild climate here almost the year, balanced Mediterranean cuisine and ideal coastal pathways for soft walks.
What is the European Welfare ranking after all?
The “Europe Wellness Shortlist 2025” compiles destinations that combine thermalism, certified spa offer and calm environments.
To enter, according to the cited source, it is necessary to present water quality indicators, the number of accredited therapists and the occupancy rate of less than 80 % at the high time.
And the village we talked about is Cascais, a town that jumped to the Ribalta thanks to the historic Estoril Hotel Palace, Golf & Wellness, pointed out by The Times as one of the 37 best spa-hotels in Europe.
Why Cascais stood out this year
In addition to the Estoril Palace, the area has clinics of talasotherapy next to the sea and preventive medicine programs that attract visitors from around the world.
The municipality has invested in coastal bike paths and pedestrian rails that make it easy to switch beach with nature without using the car.
The new direct flights to Tires Airport, operated by executive companies, also shortened the trip to those arriving from the north of Spain or southern France.
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How to get without stress
According to the source, most visitors flutter to Lisbon and complete the final 30 kilometers by car in less than 40 minutes. Those who prefer public transportation have railway connections every 20 minutes from the Sodré Cais.
What to do to really relax
Talasotherapy sessions, Turkish baths with local algae and slow-hingting routes through the Sintra-Cascal Natural Park dominate the agenda. Conscious breathing workshops take place at sunset on Guincho beach, while partner hotels offer digital detox packs without TV in the bedrooms.
Stay and SPA suggestions
Estoril Palace leads preferences with its Banyan Tree Spa, but units such as Onyria Marine Boutique complete the offer with seven -night ayurvedic treatments. Reserves in advance guarantee average discounts of 15 % outside July and August.
When visiting with less influx
Between March and May, the temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius and the prices drop up to 30 % compared to the high season, adds the. September and early October are another ideal window: Terid Sea, less wind and empty rails.
Benefits for the local economy
The European distinction should attract an audience of average purchase power and increase the average stay of two to four nights. Hotels estimate 8 % rise in Wellness packet reserves by the end of 2026.
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