Fortina
Overlooking Valletta across the harbour, Fortina is a temple to self-indulgence and luxury so it’s little wonder that it has earned itself the accolade of grandest spa in the Mediterranean. The number of treatments total over 300 which can make the tantalising decision making process of which treatments to opt for dizzy-making for even the most experienced of beauty junkies.
The spa is divided into four sections: Thalasso Therapy Spa, Spa Sante, Belle Epoque and Hypogeum. At this super-sized, supersonic spa, guests are simply spoilt for choice. They can take a dip in the vast pool, stretch at a pilates or yoga class, but if chilling is their thing, they can book some time in for some serious spa relaxation. The treatment menu is vast with therapies inspired from the Caribbean, Far East and Europe.
Firstly, there’s the Thalasso therapy section of the spa. This medi-spa is a state-of-the-art clinic encompassing a rehab and physiotherapy for patients with sports injuries, rheumatism or arthritis or for those who require post-operational therapy. Patients will be assessed through one-to-one sessions with physiotherapists and the clinic is so specialized, the Man United physiotherapist often refers his patients for rehab to Fortina.
Gary Neville is one of the many sports stars to have recovered there before returning to the pitch. The spa boasts a concentrated seawater pool and the treatments include thalasso therapy with concentrated therapy baths, shockwave therapy, sea-mud treatments for rheumatism and arthritis and a running machine in water.
Spa Sante is the section geared towards those wishing to detox and de-stress and let’s face it, that’s most of us. Frazzled urbanites can unwind in one of the twelve de-stressing extravaganzas that last for two-three hours. Those struggling to choose between the infinite array of treatments and therapies will find the spa experts and therapists are on hand to prescribe the sort of health and beauty solutions that’ll have
Those seeking beauty solutions but preferring treatments with that body, mind and spirit Hypogeum offers the entire range of alternative therapies. La Stone Therapy, Hopi ear candling and Tri Dosha Ayurvedic treatments are offered alongside other alternative treatments like Crystal Sound Therapy and Reflexology. Colonic irrigation is up for grabs for beauty buffs who dare - and alongside countless other beauty treatments and alternative therapies – this one is guaranteed to leave guests feeling lighter than air and ready for their close-up.
Meanwhile, Belle Epoque is the resting point for the true beauty addict. The spa also offers a tempting selection of signature treatments. Their facials, Balinese body scrubs and body wraps live up to their promise to deliver the kind of glowing, flawless skin that can’t be achieved at home and begs to be flaunted.
Not forgetting the world’s first Spa Bedrooms…
Romance and pampering are Fortina’s dual priorities for their guests so they have designed the world’s first spa bedrooms. Those looking for a romantic retreat will be spoilt for choice between the various complementary treatments or essential oils. Whether they decide to indulge in some naked clay application, a frolic in the shower which becomes a steam chamber at the flick of a switch or dim the twinkling lights and descend into spa bath designed for two sharing, the spa bedroom is designed to boost intimacy and romance.
Romance is even guaranteed for lovers once they venture outside spa bedroom. All spa bedrooms are equipped with a private balcony and a hot tub and some even have private swimming pools for romantic swims in the moonlight. After a stay in one of the spa bedrooms, couples can rest assured that they will be looking good, in tip-top condition and feeling great.
An A-plus experience from start to finish, guests who have selected a spa bedroom for their stay at Europe’s most comprehensive spa resort will be upgraded to business class flights if they book their holiday before November 30th.
For further information about The Fortina Spa Resort, telephone 356 2346 0000 or look online at hotelfortina.com.