Sanya Eco Spa and its soothing, serene vibe make for the perfect weekend escape.
What: A chill Sunday far from the madding crowd. With swimming and sun. AKA – mission impossible in Malta, high August.
Why: Life having been a little bitch these past weeks I needed to close my eyes and let myself be soaked in zen. Not gonna happen at your average beach/lido, not unless your idea of zen involves sharing 1 umbrella with another 3 people and their kitchen sink.
Where: My biggest discovery this season, and maybe I shouldn’t be sharing this with you. Sanya Eco Spa, at The Hilltop in Naxxar.
What I got: A day by the indoor pool, unheated in summer of course, for E15 a head. soothing music, comfy loungers, a really good cafe serving light bites and yummy sweets from Theobroma, a small bunch of people who were as quiet as me and super clean showers & changing rooms.
Jacuzzi, massage & rainforest shower
Make sure you check out the Sanya Eco Spa ‘lying down’ jacuzzi section – an ergonomic, shallow-end with lots of bubbles… what’s not to love?
I know what you’re thinking: indoor pool in summer? This is the best part – there is a sun terrace attached to the pool at Sanya Eco Spa, so I got my dose of sunshine too. And when it got too hot, I simply scurried back to comfort.
Verdict – a total winner. The lovely people working at Sanya Eco Spa simply add to the joy. They also do a very good line in massages, which I tried some months ago and which also gave me access to their AWESOME thermal showers, which are mega fun (plus pool, sauna and steam room).
Full deets here.
As you may have guessed, I love me a bit of R&R. Need inspiration? Check out this review of The Broadside Terrace, the perfect spot to unwind over a cocktail or three. Or how about enjoying a good book, like BELTIN: Stejjer Minn Nies Minsija, by yours truly? If fashion is more you thing, check out Luke Azzopardi’s ethereal creations.