Viceroy at Ombria Algarve to open destination spa in May

Viceroy at Ombria Algarve in Portugal has revealed plans for its new 4,250sqm destination spa.

Set to open in May, the eight treatment room spa has been conceptualised in partnership with wellness expert Greg Payne. His experience includes wellness offerings at Aman, IHG, Estelle Manor and Beaverbrook.

The concept has been designed to restore internal and external connection through powerful rituals, products created by local artisanal herbalists, and mindful movement.

Detailed design is the work of WATG, alongside local architects Promontorio and interior designers, Wimberly Interiors.

“We discovered a traditional Algarve story telling how white almond blossoms were planted in the region to comfort a Nordic princess who missed the snow of her homeland,” said Payne.

“This story, coupled with the sense of space and intimacy each treatment rooms provides, led us to the realisation that we needed to honour love through our spa concept.

“This principle has been applied to our menu, with treatments combining local herbs and essential oils to create powerful benefits. It will continue through to our event programme, which will honour the phases of the moon.”

Spa facilities at Viceroy at Ombria

The 1,535sqm indoor wellbeing offer will include a thermal pool, hammam, Finnish sauna and herbal steam room as well as sensory and bucket showers. The thermal area is supplied by Sorisa.

In the 2,722sqm outdoor area there will be a secluded outdoor pool and relaxation area. Pools are supplied by Sotecnica & CSJ.

Each of the spa’s treatment rooms will have Lemi treatment beds and a private outdoor relaxation alcove where guests can rest and recharge.

There will also be a scrub room for body exfoliation rituals, and a Vichy Shower for hydrotherapy experiences. A luxurious private spa suite will offer a treatment room, relaxation lounge, hot tub, sensory shower and a private terrace.

The spa will also offer a hair studio, a nails studio and a facial suite for advanced skincare rituals.

Treatment menu

Working with local artisanal growers and herbalists, Viceroy at Ombria Algarve has developed a bespoke range of products. They have been blended to support the process of acceptance, intention setting and embracing the present during treatments.

The menu will also fetaures treatments by Ignae, a skincare brand from the Azores, and biodynamically led agrocosmetic brand Oway, made in Bologna, Italy.

“The spa is centred around reconnecting with one another, with the self and with nature,” said spa manager Leonie Gallo. “This philosophy will be brought through a combination of stillness, touch, mindful movement, nutritious dining and local experiences.

“Our spa space will invite guests to slow down and recalibrate on a deeper level physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.”

Mindful movement

The Technogym-equipped fitness centre will be located at the clubhouse level, but in the spa there will be both yoga and a private Pilates studios

Activities will centre around movement as meditation. Each session will fuse nature, breath and ritual and include yoga, meditation and sound therapy.

In the private Pilates studio the spa will offer personalised, one-on-one sessions.

Uniforms are supplied by Jalin Design, towels and spa linens by Hotelar and spa software is Book4Time.

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