The Scottish newspaper The National shows interest in Gran Canaria's wellness offerings

 

The Canary Islands have been considered a health destination since the second half of the 19th century. Since then, European tourists have traveled to the island to take medicinal baths and enjoy the pleasant climate. Today, millions of people choose Gran Canaria for the same reason, and the Scottish newspaper The National is no exception. In collaboration with Gran Canaria Spa, Wellness & Health , a representative from the publication visited the island's leading establishments and wellness experiences.

 

 

One of the island's unique landscapes is the Maspalomas Dunes Special Nature Reserve. Its sinuous shape and layers of sand convey calm and serenity to all who visit. Just a few meters from its beach stands Seaside Palm Beach . This five-star hotel became an oasis of rest for the journalist, who spent his stay there.

 

 

The palm grove that shelters the accommodation provides privacy and distances it from the hustle and bustle of the tourist area. Seaside Palm Beach also offers a range of wellness activities to pamper its guests. Among them is its Spa & Wellness center, where The National had the opportunity to experience some of its treatments and massages.

 

 

Although she could have spent her entire stay relaxing at the hotel, other establishments specializing in health and wellness awaited her outside the hotel. In San Agustín, she discovered the Gloria Palace San Agustín Thalasso Center , a pioneer of thalassotherapy in Gran Canaria. There, she also enjoyed a panoramic dinner at the Gorbea restaurant, specializing in Basque and international cuisine.

 

 

 

Another wellness option, whether you're visiting from out of town or are a local, is a day pass at Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity . This package includes access to the resort's facilities, lunch at select restaurants, and a Balinese bed on the eleventh floor to enjoy the sunset. In addition to spending the day, the Scottish media outlet had the opportunity to try their signature Aloe Experience, a treatment where aloe vera takes center stage.

 

 

If you're looking for ocean views while you relax, Perchel Beach Club won't disappoint. This beach club, the largest in the Canary Islands, promises a unique day in the sun or by its heated infinity pool. During his visit, the representative from The National sampled the fusion of Mediterranean cuisine with locally sourced ingredients served at La Arrocería.

 

 

 

However, getting away from it all on the island can go beyond massages and superb cuisine. In collaboration with Gran Canaria Blue , the journalist went whale watching aboard the Spirit of the Sea . With over 25 years of experience, the two-and-a-half-hour excursions offer the chance to see spotted dolphins, beaked whales, pilot whales, and other ocean inhabitants.

 

 

 

Following a trip full of pleasant surprises for The National, Gran Canaria continues to be positioned as a leading health and wellness destination. This is expected to resonate with the newspaper's more than two million monthly readers, with the potential to reach an even wider audience on other UK platforms.

 

The associations

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

 

Gran Canaria Blue, for its part, brings together companies in Gran Canaria's nautical sector with the aim of promoting the island as a leading destination for water sports and activities. Its members include coastal accommodations, water sports schools, companies that organize boat trips and water activities, marinas, and harbors.

 

More information and bookings at www.grancanariawellness.com and www.grancanariablue.com