In the heart of the Costa del Sol, among paths shaded by palm trees and exotic flowers, hides a space designed to leave haste behind: Don Carlos Spa. Its 1,600 square metres are a tribute to wellbeing understood as an art, where architecture, nature and personal care are intertwined.
The project is signed by the Catalan designer Montse GarridoThe reception area, which is bright and open, is a collaboration between the company and the company, which is responsible for the water circuit and the ground floor, conceived as an intimate refuge with elegant and cosy cabins. The reception area, bright and open, is the result of a collaboration between the company RemcoThe spa is located in La Cala de Mijas, as well as the spa team itself.
Treatments with its own hallmark
Here, each treatment is a story that begins in Andalusia and travels around the world. They are inspired by the unhurried pace of Mediterranean life, combining orange blossom oilvitamin C and natural essences with advanced aesthetic technology, such as Indiba o LPG.
The menu of rituals includes proposals such as the Royal Citrus Experiencewhich restores freshness to the skin; the Serenity Ritualideal for those who need to slow down mentally and physically; or the Sublime Essence Ritualdesigned to balance the body from head to toe.
And for special moments, the Private Spa Suite offers a reserved environment with jacuzzi, sauna, steam, massage for two and a gourmet touch, with dim lighting and absolute silence.
Water, warmth and active wellbeing
The hydrotherapy circuit is a journey that alternates temperature, pressure and aromas to awaken and relax at the same time. Its chlorinated contrast pools stimulate circulation; the pressure showers reactivate; the dry sauna and the steam bath with eucalyptus and the scent cabin, perfumed with rosemary and lavenderinvites you to take a deep breath and release tension.
Everything has been taken care of in detail: from the facilities of the Freixenet.comThe Nilo Design and the towels of BassolsThe lighting and the music, designed to accompany the moment.
At Don Carlos Spa there is no single script: you can book a quick session, design a programme of several hours or add a yoga class between gardens. The team, with great technical experience and a friendly approach, adjusts each proposal to the energy and needs of the visitor.
In its boutique, you can also find cosmetics by Alqvimia, Natura Bissé y Cosmoterperfect for prolonged care at home.
The hotel's healthy spirit also extends to sport, thanks to the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center. There, under the direction of Manolo Mota and with Yohanes Dalies As a Head Coach, elite training is combined with a philosophy of physical and mental balance.
A sanctuary of calm and exclusivity
"In Don Carlos, the spa is conceived as a sanctuary of calm and exclusivity"says Aurora Cestino, the resort's spa manager. Access to the water circuit is not part of the standard rate for all rooms, but is offered as a paid service carefully managed to preserve the intimate atmosphere and ensure that each guest enjoys a moment of complete disconnection.
Some categories, such as Suites or rooms PremiumThe new services do include this experience in an integrated way, allowing you to experience wellness without additional worries.
The time of 90 minutes is not a restriction, but a framework designed to allow each person to experience the spa at its optimum point, avoiding crowds and ensuring maximum attention to detail.
In a setting where the sea breeze mingles with the scent of orange blossom, Don Carlos Spa is much more than a place to pamper yourself: it is a sensory experience that reconnects with the essential, with the most difficult luxury to find nowadays... that of feeling good.
