Spa & healt centres in Cyprus
The perfect treatment after a hard day's sightseeing would be to head for one of the numerous spa & health centres or spa reorts in Cyprus and let their professionals soothe your aches and tension away.

From day spas to resort spas to fitness and brand-name spas, Cyprus offers travelers an unrivaled spa experience that blends old-world techniques with innovative technologies amidst the beauty and unique cultural traditions of the Mediterranean.

Spiritual awareness can also be refined through meditation classes. In fact, so extensive are all these offerings that Cyprus is fast becoming known as the health centre of the region.

Essential knowledge
An oil by any other name would smell as sweet - or would it? With all health centres/retreats in Cyprus extolling the virtues of essential oils in their massage and steam bath treatments - what, in fact, are essential oils?

Well, the essence of a natural, living substance is the undiluted matter which can be extracted from it. Essential oil is the resulting liquid. Herbs, fruit, flower-heads, petals, stalks, seeds, leaves, and tree bark, gum, resin and nuts are the usual sources.

The use of essential oils in massages, steam baths and aromatherapy in general, is widespread. It's no longer the exclusive domain of mystics and followers of new-age fashion.

Fast recovery
For many people, the reason for choosing Cyprus as their holiday destination has turned full circle – they’re seeking relaxation again, but this time with the accent on health.

The new wave of searchers for a stress-free vacation now has a host of health programs to choose from, including: colonic cleansing, weight loss, fasting and detoxification.

To complement these internal treatments, the skin can be given a full service too. Face-packs, foot-packs, body-wraps, and steam baths all help in revitalizing and cleansing. massage, reflexology, yoga, tai-chi, aromatherapy and acupuncture are also available, helping relax the body and assisting in rectifying ailing bodily functions.

Spa and health cuisine
Spa cuisine is all about selecting the freshest, organic fruits & vegetables available, and using them in enhancing the flavours of a meal's other ingredients. Ingredients such as ocean-fresh fish & free-range poultry.

And a myth that needs dispelling quickly, is that "all fats and oils are bad". Certain fats are essential to your body, and it's the quality and the quantity of these fats that should be considered. Spa Cuisine Chefs don't cook with oils, but do reduce your saturated fat intake by only using trimmed, lean meat. They design meals that supply you with the essential fatty acids found in fish, vegetables, grains and pulses.