Best Wellness Retreats in Italy

For those who love getting lost and then finding themselves again, Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda just might be the place you’re looking for. Tucked away in the breathtaking and renowned Riviera dei Limoni, this lakeside resort effortlessly incorporates the beautiful surrounding landscape and rich local flavors into the overall wellness experience. The spa, Lefay SPA World, is a 3,800-sqm haven, where body, mind, and soul are rejuvenated.

Starting off with the magnificent views of the iconic Amalfi Coast, when at Le Sirenuse Positano, everything just seems to get better from there. This cliffside resort oozes Italian seaside simplicity and charm that is elevated with an understated class and luxury. The hotel prides itself in each of its 58 beautifully-designed, thoughtfully-created rooms. However, it is at The Spa at Le Sirenuse (another atmospheric realm in itself) where mind and body reach a state of utter bliss.

For all of you dreaming of a luxury (and very private) hilltop retreat in untouched Italy, look no further, Oliveto Estate welcomes you. The luxury Oliveto Estate is composed of two private villas and a yoga studio and deck, as well as a spa, gym, tennis court, swimming pools, stylish decorated interiors, and expansive coastal and 13th-century village views.

Preidlhof combines exceptional wellness programs with the hospitality, accommodation, and services of a five-star hotel. Its adult-only, award-winning spa, with all its treatments, programs, and classes, is a haven for deep healing and regeneration. If transformational wellness and integrated health are what you’re looking for, then Preidlhof is the place to be.

Nestled among the rolling hills of Tuscany, COMO Castello Del Nero is for the art, history, and wellness lover. A 12th-century castle boasting of Renaissance frescoes, contemporary design with interiors by the famed Paola Navone, and of course, COMO Shambhala Retreat with its sumptuous wellness therapies are what welcome you at this resort. Not to forget their Michelin-starred dining experiences, where farm-to-table Tuscan produce is highlighted.

Having just opened, Palazzo Fiuggi is a wellness resort that takes a 360-degree approach to health. Every retreat journey here begins with a targeted evaluation and diagnostic consultancy of your health. Based on your results, Palazzo Fiuggi’s team of expert scientists, doctors, and wellness gurus will then create a bespoke portfolio of medical services, wellness treatments, and holistic experiences designed exclusively for you.

Leitlhof is your green hotel in the Dolomites. Where nature and luxury meet, this resort pursues a mission for the beauty of life. With sustainability at its core, it goes so far as to having its very own cattle ranch and organic farm. This means only the freshest of meat and produce for you, for a surely memorable gastronomical adventure.

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Surrounded by a protected reserve of alpine park and enclosed by a small lake with waters that reflect ancient villages with origins deep in the past, this private retreat hotel is an escape filled with beautiful nature and rich culture. San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges wows guests with its barn-sized country spa, which features a large indoor swimming pool and a cozy open fire. The spa also highlights a hydromassage in the middle of the lake, relaxation rooms, steam baths, and saunas.