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Inside the Marbella Club’s New Nature-Driven Wellness Concept

Wellbeing
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12 May 2025
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4 min read

From herbal rituals and ice bathing to garden-grown cuisine and energy healing, the Marbella Club’s new Wholeness philosophy is all about slowing down and syncing up with nature.

Tucked between the Sierra Blanca mountains and the glittering Mediterranean on Marbella’s storied Golden Mile, the Marbella Club has long been a haven of understated luxury. Now, the iconic Andalusian resort enters a bold new chapter in its wellness journey with the launch of Wholeness—a philosophy and lifestyle rooted in nature, ritual, and conscious renewal.

Far more than a programme or package, Wholeness is a holistic ethos that permeates every element of the Marbella Club experience. Drawing inspiration from the Taoist concept of Wu Wei—the art of effortless balance—this new direction encourages a return to flow, harmony, and intuition. Movement, stillness, and nature’s rhythms shape the offerings, creating an experience that feels personal and profoundly grounding.

At the centre of this evolution is Finca Ana María, a lush, 950,000-square-foot sanctuary where seasonal gardens, hidden nooks, and quiet corners invite guests into slow, sensory living. Designed with the Marbella Club’s signature blend of rustic elegance and playful refinement, Finca Ana María is more than a space—it is the embodiment of Wholeness itself.

This spring, two new wellness destinations have emerged within Finca Ana María: the Herbal Spa and the Ice Bathing & Sauna Cabin. The Herbal Spa offers four rituals—Jardín de Flores, Alma Mediterránea, Cura de Aloe, and Ritual del Descanso—each drawing on the healing properties of indigenous herbs, blossoms, and plants. From floral exfoliations to olive oil wraps and aloe massages, the treatments change with the seasons, echoing the garden’s own cycle of renewal. Just steps away, the private thermal suite offers a more elemental experience: a contrast therapy session for two, with panoramic sea views and a sequence of icy plunges and warming sauna intervals.

Adding a deeper layer to the resort’s wellness calendar is Luminaries in Bloom, a visiting practitioner series bringing together some of the most respected names in contemporary healing. Guests can explore a wide range of disciplines—from kundalini yoga and aquatic therapy to energy work and Human Design. Among the confirmed luminaries are:

  • Sanctum, a transformative practice by Luuk Melisse and Gabriel Olszewski that combines mindful movement with frequency-based healing.

  • Pablo Olabe, a specialist in thalassotherapy and aquatic physiotherapy, whose water-based sessions are designed to realign both body and mind.

  • Coco Maruno, an energy healer and Zen-inspired kundalini guide with more than a decade of study in Japan.

  • Viktorija Grige, known for her precise and rejuvenating Japanese Kobido facial techniques.

  • Alexandra Demolling, a Human Design expert who helps guests decode their unique energetic blueprint.

These new experiences build on the Marbella Club’s already robust wellness infrastructure. Alongside the new Herbal Spa and Ice Bathing Cabin, guests have access to a 24-hour fitness studio, yoga decks, personal trainers, and The Holistic Studio, where naturopaths and nutritionists craft bespoke programmes based on bioenergetic assessments. The acclaimed Thalasso Spa continues to offer marine-based therapies, steam baths, and signature treatments ranging from lymphatic drainage to skin renewal.

For those drawn to nature, the options are equally abundant: stroll the beachfront promenade, hike through protected parklands, explore equestrian trails, or tee off at the nearby Dave Thomas–designed golf course.

Food is also integral to the Marbella Club’s concept of wellbeing. Across its eight restaurants and bars, menus highlight fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. At El Olivar, the culinary heartbeat of Finca Ana María, Wellness Chef Andrés Ruiz curates daily dishes shaped by the morning’s harvest—over 300 varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs flourish in the surrounding gardens. Guests can also partner with in-house nutritionists to craft personalised menus tailored to health goals, from gut health and immunity to energy and longevity.

Since its founding in 1954 by Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe, the Marbella Club has evolved from a bohemian beach hideaway into a refined sanctuary that still channels the glamour of its golden era. Today, Wholeness adds a deeper layer to the resort’s appeal—one that speaks to the needs of modern travellers seeking more than just a place to unwind. It offers a rhythm of life aligned with nature, shaped by ritual, and steeped in meaning. In a world that moves too fast, the Marbella Club invites you to slow down, reconnect, and return to yourself—whole.

To find out more about Marbella Club and book, visit the links below:

Marbella Club

Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe s/n
29602 Marbella (Málaga), Spain

Web: marbellaclub.com
Tel:+34 952 82 22 11

Email: hotel@marbellaclub.com

Instagram: @marbellaclubh
Facebook: @marbellaclub

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