Article: Wishing on a spa; Greece has some of the best spa resorts in the Med, as well as cheap and cheerful hot springs where you can soak with the locals. Robin Gauldie tests the waters..(Features)

Byline: Robin Gauldie

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ALDEMAR ROYAL MARE VILLAGE

THE Aldemar is regularly voted one of the world's best centres for thalassotherapy (treatments that use seawater or seaweed) and the Oriental hammam (steam bath) is a popular choice for couples. Other treatments range from pure relaxation to slimming, toning, sports injuries, antiageing and more. A la carte prices start from pounds 30 for a 40-minute thalassotherapy session to pounds 65 for a stone massage.

SPA FACTS: pounds 531 per person per week B&B including flights and transfers ...

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