Alpino Atlantico Ayurveda Cure Centre Adults Only

“wonderful”

My fourth stay at the Alpino Atlantico with Ayurvedic treatments at the Ashoka Spa was once again wonderful. We were there for a total of 14 days and took a Panchakarma cure on ten of those days. Everything was just perfect: AYURVEDA TREATMENTS The treatments are outstanding. If you're taking a Pan… more

My fourth stay at the Alpino Atlantico with Ayurvedic treatments at the Ashoka Spa was once again wonderful. We were there for a total of 14 days and took a Panchakarma cure on ten of those days. Everything was just perfect: AYURVEDA TREATMENTS The treatments are outstanding. If you're taking a Panchakarma cure, you have one treatment each morning and afternoon. Everything is well-organized, and the therapists are excellent. I've done Ayurvedic treatments in India and Sri Lanka before – the Ashoka can easily compete. The Ayurvedic doctors – both from India – advise and support the guests during their stay. They give lectures twice a week on Ayurveda and Ayurvedic nutrition. FOOD The food is also remarkably good. In the mornings, there are usually two types of porridge and stewed fruit. For guests not doing a Panchakarma treatment, there's also bread and various spreads as well as fresh fruit. The highlight for me was always lunch with rice and three different delicious vegetables, which were incredibly well-seasoned. The wide variety of vegetable dishes was impressive: During our two-week stay, virtually nothing was repeated. The portions are generous, but although I often ate everything, I still lost ten pounds within ten days. For those not undergoing Panchakarma, there's also a large salad buffet and delicious dessert. YOGA There are yoga classes in the mornings and usually also in the late afternoon in a beautiful yoga room overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The teachers are all very competent. The classes are well-planned, with a mix of easy and intermediate asanas. More advanced asanas are not included, which is probably better in the context of an Ayurvedic treatment because you are not supposed to exert yourself too much. You can book aerial yoga and sound healing for an additional fee. The sound healing is fantastic. ACCOMMODATION The hotel is wonderfully located right on the seafront. All rooms have terraces with sea views. They are a bit dated, but still very comfortable, bright and welcoming, with comfy beds and with kettles. The large bathrooms with walk-in showers are spotless. The garden is lovely, with comfortable loungers and picturesque views. Overall, a truly wonderful stay. Thanks to the whole team! I’ll be back!

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