The best spa tips for spring

Spring is showing itself at its finest and the days are getting longer. But do you still feel as if winter is lingering in your bones? Spa treatments – during a spa break in Locarno, for example – are a tried-and-tested way to awaken that spring feeling after the harsh winter months, so you can start the year full of energy.

Which treatments are ideal right now for a spa break in Locarno? And why is Locarno exactly the right destination for a spring wellness trip? We reveal all below.

Wellness and spa: pure relaxation in spring

In winter we have to contend with icy winds, little sunlight and dry, heated indoor air. This takes its toll not only on our skin but on the whole body. Spas and thermal baths offer a wide variety of treatments and therefore the chance to get fit for spring.

A visit to the sauna helps drive out the last of the winter chill. In addition to relaxation treatments, there are often sports and activity programmes that effectively banish winter fatigue.

If that still sounds like too much effort, you can relax with a soothing massage instead. After all, the most important motto of wellness is: do whatever feels good for you right now.

The icing on the cake of any spa treatment is a good massage. It revitalises the whole body, has an immediate relaxing effect and often relieves pain too. Circulation and metabolism are stimulated, while blood pressure and pulse rate drop.

What’s more, the touch of an experienced masseur or physiotherapist can release tension in the muscles. After the treatment you feel like a new person, and the cold winter months are soon forgotten.

Exclusive spa treatments in the holiday resort of Locarno

Whether it’s a classic massage, hot stone treatment, Thai or aromatherapy oil massage, Locarno on Lake Maggiore offers you all kinds of massages. Surrounded by southern plants such as palms and lemon trees, you can relax here to your heart’s content.

Why is Locarno so Mediterranean? The town lies on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore, close to the Italian border, and enjoys around 2300 hours of sunshine a year. This makes Locarno one of the warmest and sunniest towns in Switzerland. Its climate and Mediterranean flora give the little town its special charm.

But visitors don’t just enjoy Locarno’s southern ambience. The popular holiday destination also boasts a beautiful old town, at the heart of which lies the Piazza Grande. All the lanes of the old town converge on this ‘Great Square’. You may already know it from the film festival held here every year.

Just outside the old town stands the twelfth-century Castello Visconteo. The route there is lined with magnificent palazzi, some of which still house valuable art collections today.

A little above the town, in Orselina, you’ll find the famous pilgrimage church of Madonna del Sasso. It is considered Locarno’s main landmark, and legend has it that it was founded following an apparition of the Virgin Mary.

Just above it is the valley station, from which the cable car whisks you up to Locarno’s local mountain, Cardada/Cimetta. From there you have a fantastic view of Locarno, Lake Maggiore and the mountains beyond.

Things to see in and around Locarno

What other ways to unwind does a spa break in Locarno offer? The Swiss shore of the lake is home to other well-known Ticino towns with plenty of boutiques, art galleries and historic buildings. Right next to Locarno, for example, the romantic little town of Ascona nestles in a sunny bay.

A little further away, near the Italian border, lies the small village of Brissago. On the nearby islands, visitors can explore a botanical garden with numerous subtropical plant species. The many excursion boats on the lake also offer opportunities for longer outings and short trips: you can visit many other small villages around the lake, for example, as well as its Italian shores.

If you’d like to explore the charming surroundings after a relaxing morning spa treatment, you can also take the Lago Maggiore Express. This combination of boat and narrow-gauge railway runs from Locarno through the Centovalli to Domodossola in Italy. After a stroll or lunch, the journey continues to Stresa, from where you return to Locarno by boat.

You’ll find more tips for your stay in Locarno on the town’s tourism website.

Where can I find a truly special spa in Locarno?

There’s hardly anything better than relaxing and recharging your batteries by the lake in a Mediterranean climate. Along the glorious shores of Lake Maggiore, well-being is almost tangible. Here, thermal baths and sauna areas await you with unforgettable moments of relaxation.

The La Palma au Lac Hotel in Locarno-Muralto, for instance, boasts an extensive spa area, which includes:

• Spa terrace with several Jacuzzis
• Thai massages at the Palm Leaf SPA by Gold Elephant
• Separate sun terrace
• Two sauna gondolas with a wonderful view of the lake

The hotel is located in Locarno-Muralto, between Locarno and Minusio. This small municipality holds a special place in Ticino and the Ascona-Locarno region – it is home to Locarno railway station, for example. Anyone arriving by train gets off here and finds lots of shops, small restaurants and bars close by.

Muralto boasts a beautiful lakeside promenade adorned with palms and flowers that instantly transports you to a Mediterranean ambience. Lots of little cafés and bars invite you to settle in on their terraces overlooking the lake.

La Palma au Lac Hotel: an oasis of well-being on Lake Maggiore

During your stay at the La Palma au Lac Hotel, we do everything we can to enhance your well-being. In the soothing ambience of our spa in Locarno, you can recover from everyday life and let your mind wander.

We offer you everything you need to relax in body and mind after a hike or an excursion. Recharge your batteries on the spa or sun terrace and enjoy the fantastic view of Lake Maggiore.

As well as our hotel and spa in Locarno, our guests love the immediate surroundings of La Palma au Lac. With their natural beauty, well-kept panoramic paths and lakeside bathing spots, they offer a wealth of options for your holiday.

Locarno meets every expectation of a wellness destination. Treat yourself to a dip in the lake or in our whirlpools, followed by a coffee on our sun terrace. And give your body the pleasure of a Thai massage at the Palm Leaf SPA by Gold Elephant.

Picturesque Lake Maggiore and Locarno’s idyllic climate are made for a spring spa break. With its extensive wellness offering, our hotel provides the ideal setting to escape everyday life and recharge.

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