Beyond the marvellous spa treatments awaiting at sophisticated centres, there is much to enjoy in the latest wellness trends in Ibiza, from experiences connecting with nature to ceremonies inspired by shamanic rites. If you want to explore other forms of physical and emotional wellbeing, you will find them on the White Island this summer. Ohmmmmm…
Wellness tourism is evolving, and so is Ibiza. Since the hippies arrived in the 60s and 70s, Ibiza, the most dynamic and multifaceted island in the Mediterranean, has been regularly hosting innovative holistic and wellness experiences, as well as refined treatments to indulge in luxurious spas. Enticing and attractive options that you can complement with other wellness experiences that are already classic and widespread, such as practise yoga on the beach in Ibiza‘a tu aire’ (at your own pace), for example. A very healthy plan that will also help you connect with the island.
Wellness treatments and trends to consider in Ibiza in 2025
If you want to return from your holiday completely reset in an unconventional way, you’ll surely be interested in the following experiences available on the White Island.
Sound healing 2.0
The vibrations produced by musical and vibratory instruments form the basis of this alternative therapy also known as sound therapy. Its aim is to unblock stagnant energy by applying sound to a series of points on the body or, more generally, through listening. Tibetan bowls, gongs, and tuning forks are some of the instruments used analogously, although there are also sessions where vibrational musical notes are emitted through stereo speakers, as in the case of sound healing 2.0. Some of the companies offering sound therapy in Ibiza are Calma Yoga Ibiza (calmayogaibiza.com) and Elena Sound Yoga Ibiza (elenasoundyogaibiza.com).
Spa with Mediterranean herbs
The Ibizan countryside is home to numerous species of aromatic herbs used in traditional medicine, renowned for their benefits for body and mind due to their anti-inflammatory, respiratory, digestive, antiseptic, calming, and diuretic properties… Lavender, rosemary, thyme, chamomile, lemon verbena, fennel, lavender, rue, and sage are some of the Mediterranean medicinal plants that today feature on the menu of massages and treatments at spas and beauty centres in Ibiza. A relaxing experience that will connect you with the countryside and the island’s ancestral traditions.
Watsu water therapy
If you’re seeking a deeply relaxing experience, you’re sure to enjoy watsu, a therapy that combines flotation, rhythmic movements in water performed by the therapist, joint activation, and massage with shiatsu acupressure techniques. In Ibiza, Anna Amma (annaamma.com) offers water therapies in the Ibizan countryside where the participant passively floats in a warm water pool while the therapist gently guides their movements. Sessions can be individual, in pairs, or with sound baths.
Shamanic-inspired rituals
Experiences based on the shamanic traditions of the Aztecs and Mayans are increasingly accessible in Ibiza, thanks to a growing range offered by companies specialising in yoga and wellbeing. Francesca Marchioro (francescaibiza.yoga), for example, organises therapies that integrate counselling tools, yoga, meditation, shamanism, and body listening. Among her various offerings, the sessions held on full moon and new moon nights stand out.
Mandalas and Art Therapy
Nurture your present in every gesture or action, no matter how insignificant it may seem, through the meditative ephemeral art of mandalas—a meditative therapy that distances the consciousness from the future and the utilitarian concerns that influence everyday life. Elsa Yoga (elsayoga.es) offers individual or group mandala sessions for a unique and profound experience. Or sign up for the self-awareness workshops through art therapy and painting organised by Estíbaliz Romana (estibalizromana.com), for which no prior painting skills are required.
More alternative wellness experiences in Ibiza
- Vinyasa Flow Beat: Cristina Quirós, a certified yoga instructor and DJ at Ibiza Sónica Radio, has merged her two passions. In her sessions, she combines the internalisation of the asanas that form the Vinyasa sequences with musical rhythms (cristina@ibizasonica.com).
- Cocoa Ceremony Sound Therapy: Lisanne Van den Heuvel combines 100% pure cocoa from Peru with a sound bath conducted with crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, tuning forks, and wind chimes to achieve progressive muscle relaxation. @vandenheuvel
- Forest bathing in Ibiza: you won’t need a therapist for this activity. Simply immerse yourself in the natural surroundings of Es Amunts, one of the least spoiled environments in Ibiza. To do so, head to Sant Llorenç and take the path that starts from its recreational area. The rest is simple: walk through the forest, pause in front of the trees you like the most, hug their trunks and relax.
What is regenerative tourism?
Unlike responsible tourism, which aims to leave no trace or at least reduce it, regenerative tourism involves a generative action by the traveller through practices that benefit the destination. For instance, avoiding visiting an overcrowded natural site just because it’s a must-see, opting for tourism activities that preserve local identity, picking up cigarette butts and plastics on the beach you’ve visited, getting involved in occasional volunteer activities, choosing local businesses over multinationals… Ultimately, it’s a type of tourism that authentically connects the traveller with the destination and its people, benefiting both the area and the traveller themselves.
A hotel for your wellness holiday in Ibiza
At Amàre Beach Hotel Ibiza, a four-star hotel recommended for adults, wellness takes centre stage. Discover it at our Wellness by Germaine de Capuccini space, where you’ll find both traditional and trendy offerings to enjoy the most healing holiday you desire: such as massages with Tibetan bowls, relaxing couple massages with a glass of cava included, rituals with lavender, baobab oils or spice shells; oxygenating facial treatments… Book your stay today and get ready to experience a truly relaxing holiday… #WhatAFeeling!