How to relax on the island

Gran Canary is a source of recovery. The sun-kissed island with crystal-clear water of the Atlantic Ocean provides an extremely healthy environment with various climatic zones and heights of up to two thousand meters.

Even thousands of years ago, the Guanche people already knew about the positive influence of the combination of all year round warm temperatures, maritime oceanic bracing climate and the power of mineral springs. Also the later crowned aristocrats from the European mainland made use of this curative effect. For many years people have been coming to this island for treating rheumatism or pulmonary, kidney, skin and metabolic disease. Equally well-known since ancient times are the healing powers of the island´s plants. In the sunny areas of Gran Canary´s gorges it is for example possible to use the gel of the Aloe directly without any additives.

Nowadays many wellness institutions have made their mark. They are, among other things, successor organizations of progressive therapy centers of the early 20th century. One example would be the once renowned Helio Therapy Center in Maspalomas. In modern wellness temples you will find a lot of opportunities for physical regeneration and relaxation with help of saunas, whirlpools or Turkish baths as well as massages, thalassotherapy, fangotherapy, hydrotherapy, salt baths, light- and aromatherapy.

Another aspect proving the importance of wellness attempts on Gran Canary is the multitude of residences that moved to the “Island of everlasting spring”, either forever or partially for the winter season. Anyway, there are thousands of visitors spending their so called “health holiday” here. During that time you relax in one of the spa and wellness resorts, promote activity in sport centers or regenerate your body in rehabilitation centers. In view of this variety, the health-orientated concept for holidays totally works out for Gran Canary.