European Spas Association

HEILSUSTOFNUN celebrates 70 years of care and recovery

Founded by Dr. Jónas Kristjánsson as a Health Institute in Hveragerði, Iceland, Heilsustofnun – Rehabilitation and Health Clinic has, over seven decades, evolved into a renowned centre for rehabilitation and wellness. The Clinic today combines modern medicine, herbal medicine, nutrition, and a holistic approach to health. At the heart of Heilsustofnun’s mission is medical rehabilitation, designed for those recovering from illness, injury, or long-term health...
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Wellandia Announces Partnership with ESPA and Innovation Awards

Wellandia has opened its platform to all European health, spa, and well-being destinations and spa hotels, with a focus on health. Wellandia is a complete...

Save the date for Thalasso online workshop

Tuesday, 21 October from 11.00 to 12.30 (am) We are glad to announce the next online workshop of the Thalasso Working Group and the first...

Jaanus Terasmaa: „Quality and composition of Estonia’s curative mud deposits”

Jaanus Terasmaa is Professor of ecohydrology at Tallinn University, School of Natural Science and Health, Institute of Ecology. Originally focused on paleolimnology and sedimentology,...

Highlights Spa Medicine’s Role in Stress-related Disorders at ISMH–ESPA Joint Medical Session

The third session of “SUBSTANCE: CONTENT & NATURE,” held as part of the ISMH–ESPA Joint Medical Session, focused on the theme “Stress-related disorders: an...

Slovenia Hosts ESPA Board Meeting

From 2–3 June 2025, Slovenia had the honor of hosting the ESPA Board Meeting, held at the renowned Dolenjske Toplice Spa, part of the...

News from the Thermal Tourism Congress 2025

4–6 June 2025 | Ensana Thermal Margaret Island, Budapest The Thermal Tourism Congress 2025 took place from 4 to 6 June 2025 at the renowned...

The Bled Water Forum once again offered concrete solutions to pressing water challenges

The tenth anniversary edition of the two-day international Bled Water Forum, with participants from thirty-eight countries, concluded with the awarding of prizes for outstanding...

Preventive healthcare expenditure in the European Union

EU countries spent €90.4 billion on preventive health care in 2022, which was the last full calendar year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Preventive health care...

Invitation to Contribute to the EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy

Building on the foundations laid by the 2022 Transition Pathway for Tourism and the Council conclusions on an EU Agenda for Tourism 2030, the...

Touchdown: From Tel Aviv to the North’s Most Stylish Hideaway

The Travel Company Overseas has landed in Vilnius - one of Europe’s most intriguing cities. The travel company Overseas from Genesis Tourism group marked a new...

iLab – Institute of Spa and Balneology presented their research and vision for the future of spa medicine

On 29 April 2025 iLab participated in the cross-border meeting of tourist information centres of the EUREGIO EGRENSIS region, which took place in the...

Dr. Malina Müller: “The Return on Investment of Better Health”

ESPA proudly presents Dr. Malina Müller as a keynote speaker at the European Spas & Balneology Congress to be held from 8 - 10...