Absinthe, Hemp, and Grappa Spa Treatments: Albaro Spa Opens at Grand Park Hotel Rovinj in Croatia

With absinthe, cannabis and other powerful botanicals, grappa-soaked spa treatments by Illyria Wellness delight guests at Maistra’s new ultra-luxury flagship hotel in Rovinj. Featuring the best massages in the Adriatic, Albaro Spa & Wellness is over 3800 square meters of space for renewal of mind, body, and spirit.

ROVINJ, CROATIA (May 6, 2019) – The most anticipated luxury spa in the Adriatic has just opened: Grand Park Hotel Rovinj, the new ultra-luxury five star flagship hotel by one of the leading tourism companies in Croatia — Maistra — is pleased to debut Albaro Wellness & Spa.

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Drawing from thousands of years of local seafaring history, and soaked in more than a little grappa, the spa menu at Albaro Wellness & Spa lures seekers with the promise of the best massages in the Adriatic, infused with forgotten secrets of Istrian wellness.
“When I researched local folk medicine, rakija — grappa with herbs — came up every time,” said Gregory Ugrin of Illyria Wellness, the consultants who crafted the spa concept. “We uncovered intriguing ingredients prized here since antiquity, including Artemesia absinthium, cannabis, laurel, cypress, and the world’s best olive oil. Putting rakija on the feet, or massaging sore muscles with red oil of Saint John’s Wort, are time-tested remedies of Rovinj that we are upgrading with world-class therapeutic massage.”

Although Albaro Wellness & Spa extends over 3800 m², it is the potent liquor-themed therapies that already have guests coming back for more.

Signature Spa Treatments begin with a shot of local rakija:

• Pelinkovac Rakija Ritual: enchanting aromatherapy massage and sugar scrub inspired by the notorious Absinthe of Istria, which contains allegedly psychoactive Artemesia absinthium

• Olive Press Ceremony: profoundly relaxing massage with the world’s best Extra Virgin Olive Oil followed by a skin-smoothing olive crush body scrub from local groves

• Batana Bodywork: a cannabis-infused massage inspired by the wooden boat of Rovinj featuring hemp balm and deep tissue work with a real batana oar

Fitness and Wellness:

• Mermaid University where kids, teens and adults learn to use a monofin and swim like Rovinj’s dolphins, in the first mermaid swimming program in the Adriatic.

• Muse Brain Sensing EEG Brain Optimization with EEG biofeedback, learn to “calm the storm” and change your brain wave patterns to enter deep tranquility.

• Kinesis Functional Training echoing the movements of sailing and pulling on fishing nets.

The Thermal Zone features botanicals of the adjacent forest park with five saunas, two cool plunge pools, tea lounge, ice fall, wellness garden, and experience showers.

In addition to signature spa treatments by Illyria Wellness based on local traditional remedies, Mr. Ugrin selected nurturing seaweed rituals with VOYA Organic Beauty, and results-oriented luxury facial skincare with thermal mineral concentrates by Omorovicza.
“With our stunning position on the ACI Marina, looking over romantic old town Rovinj, Albaro Wellness & Spa is now a bucket list destination for year round wellness,” remarked Peter Lösch, Managing Director of Maistra Collection. “Grand Park Hotel Rovinj is rooted in local stories, so that as our guest explores the restaurants, bars, and spa, they pull back the veil covering all of Rovinj’s secrets.”

To learn more about Albaro Wellness & Spa or reserve a stay, visit Grand Park Hotel Rovinj.

About Albaro Wellness & Spa at the Grand Park Hotel Rovinj

Perched on the Adriatic above the new ACI Marina, Grand Park Hotel Rovinj is the most ambitious luxury hospitality project ever built in Croatia. The six floors of the hotel offer 193 luxurious rooms and 16 suites with sea views, some of which are up to 175 square meters in size. Albaro Wellness & Spa encompasses over 3800 square meters with three swimming pools, five saunas, two cool plunges, experience showers, five treatment rooms including a VIP double spa suite with sauna, and a wellness consultation room. In addition to signature treatments by Illyria Wellness focused on historical inspiration, Albaro Wellness & Spa features seaweed rituals by VOYA and luxury skincare by Omorovicza. In addition to wellness, guests can enjoy six restaurants and bars, a shopping promenade, conference facilities and luxury interior design created by the renowned Italian designer Pierro Lissoni. Albaro Wellness & Spa at Grand Park Hotel Rovinj by Maistra establishes Istria as the European destination for year round wellness. https://www.maistra.com/

About Illyria Wellness d.o.o.
Formed by American wellness consultants Gregory and Liz Ugrin, Illyria Wellness innovates meaningful and historically-informed spa concepts for world-class destination wellness retreats, resort spas, and hotel spas. Captivate wellness seekers with enchanting signature spa treatments and breakthrough retreats that weave together an array of lifestyle factors including fitness, spa therapies, nutrition, emotional balance and mental wellbeing. http://www.illyriawellness.com

Contact for Illyria Wellness:
Liz Ugrin
liz@illyriawellness.com
+385 99 6515 964

Contact for Maistra:
Vanja Mohorović
Vanja.Mohorovic@maistra.hr
+385 52 800 209

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