European Spas Association

Join the SMACC+ International Webinar Series on the Future of Microalgae Biocompounds

The European Spas Association (ESPA) is pleased to share an upcoming educational initiative from the SMACC+ Project, organised in collaboration with Cosmetic Valley, an associate partner of the project. One of the project's partners is University of Vigo, which is also an active partnert of the Thalasso Working Group. The SMACC+ International Webinar Series will bring together researchers, industry experts and innovators to explore the...
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Certified health weeks on the Dutch coast

In Germany there are several establishments that offer their guests health holidays with prevention programs. Until now, these health programs have mainly taken place...

The Deutscher Heilbäder Verband (DHV) criteria for Thalasso in the German countries

The most important basis for the First Check of Thalassotherapy should be: Seaside spas that stand out because:             a) for sea based methods of treatment,...

European spa destinations in Rimini Fitness&Health 2024

From May 30 to June 2, 2024, the Expo Centre & Riviera di Rimini in Italy is the global epicenter of fitness, wellness, and...

Marine peloids by Lourdes Mourelle

Peloids are defined by Gomes et al. (2013) as follows: “Peloid is a maturated mud or muddy dispersion with healing and/or cosmetic properties, composed...

European Health Prevention Day 2024: A Milestone Event for Preventive Medicine

From May 23 to 24, 2024, the picturesque spa town of Wiesbaden, Germany, hosted one of the most pivotal events in the realm of...

Difference North Sea and Baltic Sea in the application of Thalasso therapy

Prof. Dr. Friedhart Raschke - comparison of climate & seawater North Sea vs. Baltic Sea in the application of Thalasso therapy The North Sea is...

European Public Health Week 2024: Health is a Political Choice

Reflecting on a Week of Integrating Health into Politics The sixth edition of the European Public Health Week (EUPHW) took place from May 13th to...

First Parliamentary Day on Thermalism at the French Senate

The first parliamentary spa day in France was held on Wednesday 10 April at the Senate, one of the two representative assemblies in France.  Over...

European Health Tourism Leaders Meet with key Members of the European Parliament in Brussels 

The European Health Tourism Summit took place at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, organized by HTI Partner just before...

Frank Oostdam joins ESPA Innovation Award as a jury member

We are pleased to announce that Frank Oostdam has joined the ESPA Innovation Award jury as a new member. Mr Oostdam is the President of ECTAA, the European...

Natural resources – against stress and ageing

Scientists from Klaipėda University, Lithuania have conducted a unique scientific study that revealed the importance of natural resources in combating stress and ageing. The...

ESPA is attending the 12th World Congress on Snow, Mountain, and Wellness Tourism- Mountainlikers

The 12th World Congress on Snow, Mountain, and Wellness Tourism taking place in Andorra from 20-22 March serves as a pivotal platform for addressing...