Beauty and wellness Venice

A unique setting in which to relax and regenerate, while testing the very best treatments provided by all the talents in the profession. The elegant early ^20th-century architecture of the Marriott Hotel complex on the Isle of Roses boasts 1,750^m2, making JW Venice Spa the largest wellness center on the lagoon. Eight treatment rooms, a hammam and sauna, a fitness room and a magnificent indoor heated pool that extends into the open air beyond a large glass roof. An oasis of tranquillity, surrounded by a botanical garden.

Inside this pretty natural cosmetics shop, above the entrance door, there is an old engraved inscription. This would be the former rectory of the church of San Zaccaria. Today, the place is dedicated to well-being and beauty. You will find a wide range of certified organic and natural cosmetics: make-up from the Couleur Caramel brand, as well as products (perfumes, candles, shampoos, shower gels and body lotions) from the L'Erbolario brand. Attentive and personalized advice for a female clientele in heaven!

Enter that which is not, seemingly, that a banal pharmacy: between the stalls of drugs, a small room cuts out along the right wall, and there, ô wonder! You here 300 years behind, in an apothecary of XVIII^e century! Wood panelling out of wooden, wardrobes and pots out of ceramics did not change since 1701. And if you will not find perhaps any more elixir miraculous, one will always sell to you herbal teas containing plants and other kinds of spices.

The beautiful baroque church between the Santa Lucia train station and the Ponte degli Scalzi is often overlooked by passers-by. It is however remarkable, not only for its architecture, but also for the beautiful store it houses. Indeed, the Carmelite order produces and sells here innumerable herbal remedies, for which it has had the recipes for several decades. Syrups, candies and soaps are also on sale, all made with essential oils. The miraculous lemon balm water is said to have soothing properties.

A dream environment, where everything is luxury, calm and voluptuousness. The spa at the Hotel Cipriani is a true paradise: products are from the Sothys or Aromatherapy Associates ranges. Treatments range from couple's massages to hand and foot beauty, as well as all kinds of Oriental massages. Among the best is a treatment that begins with a foot bath in scented water, followed by a full-body exfoliating massage using coffee and incense, and concluding with the application of a tuberose butter serum.

If you're a yoga enthusiast looking for something to do, you'll find it here. Ashtanga Yoga Venezia is located in the heart of Venice, between the Rialto district and Piazza San Marco. A warm and comfortable "shala", open to local and international ashtangis visiting Venice. Classes are taught by Cristina Innocenti, a certified YAP (Yoga Alliance Professionals) teacher. She combines the heritage of traditional teachings with a modern approach focused on the well-being of her students.