The Euphoria Retreat is a holistic Hellenic spa hotel offering modern comforts, ancient spiritual teachings, and first-class wellness programs, surrounded by an idyllic pine forest in the Peloponnese. The philosophy focuses on restoring your inner balance with the help of the five elements—earth, fire, water, wood, and metal—on an emotional, physical, and spiritual level. Whether yoga, detox, fitness, weight management, or revitalization—choose the program that's right for you and use your dream vacation to embark on a new path in life.
All 45 rooms exude warmth and serenity, with the design and interior décor going hand in hand with the holistic spirit of the hotel. The rooms feature solid oak furniture, fine fabrics and artwork, as well as subtle décor in earthy tones and patterns – a style that was particularly popular in Mystras during its Byzantine heyday. If you are looking for more space and comfort, invest in one of the junior suites, each of which offers a raised seating area and a private terrace overlooking the citrus groves. For even more luxury, choose the Byzantium Grand Suite, the largest suite in the hotel, which has a private garden with a whirlpool.
Nutrition is a key part of your wellness stay: meals are served in the GAIA restaurant, where nutritionists and chefs work closely together to create a nutritious and tasty menu. The ingredients are organically grown and sourced locally, and the menu is inspired by Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Of course, there is also an excellent vegan and vegetarian menu, both rich in antioxidants. Any allergies or intolerances are carefully considered and addressed. Breakfast is served à la carte. There is a small bar in the lobby offering homemade herbal teas, coffee, and a selection of alcoholic beverages.
Without question, your personal wellness program is the focus of your dream vacation—everything from detox to yoga to weight management is offered. In addition, a huge spa is at your disposal. The spa spans four levels and pampers you with hot and cold foot baths to stimulate circulation, an exclusive tepidarium, a Byzantine hammam, a salt room, a marble steam bath, a Californian outdoor whirlpool, and a Finnish sauna. The indoor and outdoor pool also features a hydrotherapy circuit with soothing underwater sounds. Everything is designed to enhance your well-being.
Euphoria is a feeling or state of happiness and bliss. If you want to relax and revitalize yourself in peaceful surroundings, the Euphoria Retreat healing paradise, set amid historic ruins, is undoubtedly one of the best places to do so. The retreat is the dream come true of Marina Efraimoglou, a former CEO of a Greek bank. Two cancer diagnoses prompted her to restructure her life and train in Chinese medicine – the starting point for her idea of a holistic and soothing spa. Vaulted ceilings, antique patterns, and rich, earthy colors in the rooms and suites lend a touch of Zen to the otherwise modern design, while you can look out from your terrace or balcony onto the forest, lemon groves, or the village. But the real heart of the resort is its luxurious spa. It spans four floors and includes a Byzantine hammam, a tepidarium, a Finnish sauna, a whirlpool, a salt therapy room, an infrared sauna for men and women, a sensory deprivation pool, a yoga hall, a meditation room, and a labyrinth.
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