How much do you know about Thalassotherapy?
Did you know that Thalasso derives from the Greek word “Thalassa”, which means the “Sea”? Hence, Thalassotherapy, refers to the use of sea water for medicinal purposes and healing.
The Romans were great believers in harnessing the properties of sea water for their well-being. A testimony to that might be all the thermal baths they built during their ancient empire - many of which are still in use nowadays.
But, why is sea water so beneficial?
Well, in varying degrees, sea water contains all of the essential minerals found, naturally, in the human body; such as copper, zinc, magnesium, sodium, iodide, potassium and calcium and so on. These are absorbed through the pores of the skin and metabolised for use within the body. For this process to be optimal, any Thalasso pool should be heated to anything between 31 and 34 degrees, which is the body’s own natural temperature.
Visit Cadiz all year round
The word is that… every cloud has a silver lining. Therefore, we have decided that one of the best options we have is to travel to Cadiz, a destination where you will be able to enjoy beautiful landscapes, delicious cuisine and, above all, good weather throughout the year.
A city with multiple options such as visiting the Cadiz Museum to learn about its art or the remains of Roman cities such as Baelo Claudia in Tarifa and Carteia in San Roque. A tour to contemplate the paintings by artists like El Greco, Murillo, Zurbaran and Goya, whose works are scattered in different corners and museums around the city.
A city of many alternatives to get to know Cadiz inside out such as taking a tour through the white villages or Fronteram, enjoying its nature by visiting the Natural Park of Alcornocales, the best preserve woodland in the mainland.
For the food lovers… Cadiz city is the best option to enjoy their delicious olive oil with protected designation of origin, Arab confectionery and traditional stews, among many other delicacies. Simply mouth watering!
WOMAD festival arrives to fuerteventura
Elba Hotels goes to a festival this weekend! On November 7, 8 and 9 the Festival WOMAD Fuerteventura will be hosted in the locality of Gran Tarajal.
A great opportunity for the music and culture lovers alike.
Many people will travel to the island to enjoy this wonderful festival, therefore the island wlll offer special boat connections and airfares for the festival fans. The event will also promote awareness against global warming.
Gran Tarajal has been chosen because its proximity to Africa, given that the culture of the continent is one of the key components of the festival’s philosophy, which is then spread all over the world. Run by the musicians themselves, the workshops for adults will offer a great opportunity to learn to dance and play instruments from different countries, as well as to enjoy anecdotes and stories from different places in the world.
The cuisine will also be present at WOMAD, featuring the best flavours and dishes, as well as different local and international craft stands.
Fuerteventura, a destination with lots to offer
One of Elba’s favourite destinations is Fuerteventura. Most of its hotels are located here. A place with multiple spaces to discover, with wonderful weather all year round and with a wide selection of activities and events that will ensure the entertainment and fun of visitors and locals alike.
One of the characteristics that claim the attention of the visitors when they land is the “lunar” landscape of the island, surrounded by volcanic remains and almost no vegetation. However, its great natural wealth has lead to classify the Fuerteventura environment as a natural reserve and its beaches - the best in the whole Canary Islands - are the most predominant reason to chose the island as a place to relax, enjoy the family and practice all sorts of sports, even the ones that give you a huge adrenaline rush.
Although the island can be visited all year round and you can enjoy each one of seasons of the year, autumn is a good time to travel there. The trade winds are calmer, the temperatures are still pleasant (which allows to scape from the cold days of your homeplace) and the island is not as crowded by tourists as it is in other times of the year.
Archaeological tour through the Corominas dolmens (Estepona)
Are you travelling to Estepona and staying at the Gran Hotel Elba Estepona & Thalasso Spa? We suggest you another activity during your stay with us at Costa del Sol.
During the archaeological excavations carried out in the area in 2000, what it is considered as the first aggrupation of megalithic necropolis in Costa del Sol was discovered then. Located in the area of Corominas, in Estepona (Malaga), the dolmens - which are over 5000 years old - have become a tourist attraction given that they lend us the opportunity to travel in time and immerse ourselves in the history of past civilizations. Also, inside the dolmens, burial remains were exhumed, as well as ceramic vases, arrowheads, personal adornments… that we got to know with the pass of time.
The Interpretation Centre of Corominas, is located in Pedregales and was opened in 2007 to hold the found burial remains. Also, the topography of the settlement has been reconstructed, including the five dolmens in their original position.
To complete the exhibition, the centre has also created explanatory panels and glass cabinets with the materials found inside the sepulchres.