The Spa occupies a world apart in the Palazz. When we discovered the soaring vaults and romantic columns of the ground floor hall, we knew straight away that this was a perfect location for a wellness space designed to nurture the body and make the spirit soar. Melding Como country style with a touch of decadent mystique, the lounge and treatment rooms pay homage to a golden age of travel and relaxation. But Passalacqua’s most surprising Spa discovery lies underground: read on to discover more…
Treatments
For our core Spa range, we turned to Seed to Skin, a Tuscan skincare line based on the highest quality natural, organic and wild ingredients. The extracts that derive from these natural sources are delivered via an advanced molecular system that is calibrated to penetrate even the deepest layers. Massages and facials are at the heart of a Spa menu that takes its cue from Lake Como’s timeless ability to relax, revitalise and bring back that rosy glow of health. Our new alfresco treatment area in the orchard takes the “farm-to-body” concept one step further and enhances your me-time.
Sottoterra
Running beneath the gardens lies a secret gallery, excavated in the 18th century. Was it a service passageway or the facilitator of some romantic tryst? We may never know, but one thing is certain. Passalacqua’s sauna and steam bath seem made for the gallery’s vaulted stone chamber. But that’s only the beginning. A little further on, this underground realm opens out into a rock-hewn relaxation area and the heated indoor pool, a secret world of stone, water and light that gives onto the Italian gardens. To float in the pool’s liquid caress, admiring the sky above and the verdant green outside, is to experience the essence of Lake Como in one exclusive ambience. This secret spot overlooking the lake can be reserved just for yourself either before or after our regular hours.
Yoga & Fitness
Is there a better place than the center of a circle of ancient magnolia trees perched above Lake Como to salute the sun or tune in to the ever-pulsing rhythms of nature? Yoga and meditation are a regular feature of our daily activities calendar. For fitness enthusiasts, we have created one of the most scenic gyms the lake can offer. Provided with the latest equipment, it runs the length of a former greenhouse and spills out into the olive grove beyond, for the ultimate workout-with-a-view.
