Top Couples Retreats in Europe

AMARA is Limassol’s ultra-luxe beachfront hotel. With a pretty private beach and poolside cabanas, you can enjoy Cyprus’ long summer season, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees even into November. All the rooms are spacious, chic and offer 180-degree views of the Mediterranean Sea – perfect for that balcony glass of wine together.

You’ll both feel pampered here, thanks to the exceptional service and 3,000 square metres of spa facilities, including state-of-the-art features such as a relaxing steam capsule with colour therapy. The impressive sports centre includes a semi-Olympic swimming pool and the latest fitness and cardio equipment, with activities such as fitness, yoga and Pilates classes.

Foodie couples will appreciate the high-end dining, with four restaurants to choose from. Nobu Matsuhisa brings signature Nobu dishes to the hotel, offering fresh sushi and Asian fusion cuisine. And the Italian fine dining restaurant is led by Giorgio Locatelli, the renowned London-based Michelin-starred chef.

You can also explore the nearby ancient kingdom of Amathus, dating back to 1100 BC, or take a drive to the Troodos Mountains, around an hour away, for traditional villages and excellent local wineries.

Therapies are based on authentic Asian techniques, with therapists trained in Thailand. Even the exercise offering follows an Asian approach, with daily yoga, tai chi and Chi Kung to help couples balance their energy. Naturally, the experience is complemented by Asian cuisine, alongside a range of other dining options. You can also take part in an Asian cookery class together and bring those flavours home.

Nearby activities include two 18-hole golf courses, mountain biking, horse riding, and tours and tastings at local wineries.

Local highlights include the Guadalest Valley – a historic village fortress set high in the rock, with far-reaching views and scenic walks.

Set on a private beach in Lido di Jesolo, it offers a quieter alternative to the crowds, with an adults-only spa and holistic massages influenced by Traditional Chinese Medicine. There’s a strong focus on wellbeing, with programmes covering sleep enhancement, postural training, detox, stress management and immune support. Daily group classes include Pilates, Tai Chi, yoga and postural training to keep your energy levels up.

Alongside Venice, you can also explore nearby Murano, Burano and Torcello, or take a boat trip across the neighbouring lagoons.

For a more immersive experience, the energy and healing programme focuses on connection, helping to harmonise your energies through sensorial sessions and shared treatments. Dining is equally considered, with many dishes prepared using organic ingredients from the hotel’s own garden.

The wine cellar is a highlight, with over 400 wines to choose from, along with tasting sessions that continue the focus on slowing down and engaging the senses.

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