The i Paper travels to Gran Canaria to discover the island as a wellness destination

 

Gran Canaria, renowned for decades as a health and wellness destination, continues to attract many visitors. This time, the UK newspaper The iPaper has traveled to the island to publish a digital feature focused on wellness in its broadest sense. This includes not only relaxation treatments and healthy food, but also connecting with nature and local produce.

 

The associations Gran Canaria Spa, Wellness & Health y Gran Canaria Natural & Active They joined forces to design a tailor-made itinerary for the guest journalist. This proposal reaffirms the synergies between their products and will reach the publication's approximately 354.000 daily readers.

 

One of the key aspects of the trip was the hotel. It had to be strategically located and capable of meeting the health and wellness needs of this type of traveler. With its thalassotherapy center, a pioneer in Gran Canaria, Gloria Palace San Agustin Thalasso & Hotel He was the top candidate. The i Paper was able to experience firsthand the benefits of seawater at Thalasso Gloria – San Agustín, as well as receive a 50-minute massage and body peel.

 

 

From this base, the correspondent was able to travel around the island to visit charming locations. The first of these was the farm school. Ana's JairaThe essence of this project, which began in 2002, lies in the care of biodiversity and resources in the Canary Islands, bringing nature closer primarily to families. Here, the media outlet was able to participate in a workshop on artisanal cheesemaking and stroll through the farm before continuing its adventure.

 

 

Over time, the concept of wellness has evolved and is no longer limited to leisurely or relaxing experiences. Often, well-being is also found in dynamic activities and experiences that encourage movement. This is the case with the Volcano Heart Tour, organized and led by the adventure tourism company. ClimboA tour designed to make you fall in love with the volcanic nature of Gran Canaria and breathe fresh air.

 

 

Another place he visited was one of the estates of Finca Canarias Aloe Vera To learn about this organic crop, they have a 16.000-square-meter space in a volcanic environment, located in eastern Gran Canaria, specifically in El Goro, where they offer an exclusive aloe vera workshop. However, at all their farms, visitors can receive a free talk about the benefits of aloe vera and the products derived from its natural gel.

 

 

To end the trip with a moment of relaxation, the journalist made a stop in Salobre Hotel Resort & SerenityOn another day dedicated to wellness on the island, she enjoyed the Be Aloe Wellness spa, surrounded by the tranquility of the mountains. She also took the opportunity to learn about Tempo, an innovative program that combines sleep science and comfort to improve the quality of rest during guests' stay at the resort.

 

 

 

 

After several days combining outdoor activities, local cuisine, and spaces focused on holistic well-being, it was time to return to rainy Britain. The i Paper leaves Gran Canaria with a renewed vision of the destination and the certainty that well-being is also experienced through movement, the landscape, and connection with the environment.

 

The associations

Gran Canaria Spa, Wellness & Health, official brand of Tourism of Gran Canaria, is an association that promotes health and wellness tourism on the island. It brings together companies and entities in the sector, such as hotels with spas and thalassotherapy centers and prestigious hospitals. Its mission is to make Gran Canaria known as a reference destination for health and wellness tourism, generating benefits for the island and its inhabitants.

For its part, Gran Canaria Natural & Active is an association that promotes active tourism on the island and its rural accommodations, a paradise for lovers of nature and the outdoors. From hiking, canyoning and cultural routes to visits to museums and wineries, the association aims to promote Gran Canaria as a reference destination for active tourism, promote its gastronomy and publicize its rich archaeological and ethnographic heritage.

 

More information and reservations at www.grancanariawellness.com y www.grancanarianaturalandactive.com