{"id":14346,"date":"2025-08-29T08:25:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T07:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/?p=14346"},"modified":"2026-01-09T10:46:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:46:04","slug":"wellness-longevity-travel-index-2025-europes-healthiest-city-breaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/es\/latest-news\/wellness-longevity-travel-index-2025-europes-healthiest-city-breaks\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellness &amp; Longevity Travel Index 2026: Europe\u2019s Healthiest City Breaks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wellness travel is booming. In fact, the <a href=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/global-wellness-institute-blog\/2024\/04\/30\/wellness-tourism-initiative-trends-for-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Wellness Institute<\/a> estimates the global wellness tourism market is now worth $651 billion annually &#8211; and it\u2019s growing fast, with a forecasted 16.6% annual growth to 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But here\u2019s the thing: <em>not everyone has the time, budget, or flexibility<\/em> for a luxury wellness retreat. Whether you\u2019re looking for a short weekend away, or something more indulgent, we analysed all of the cities in Europe to find out which offers the best balance of wellbeing, affordability, and accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do We Mean By Wellness Travel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wellness &amp; longevity travel is about more than spa breaks and yoga retreats (though we\u2019re big fans of those too!). It\u2019s a holistic approach to travel that promotes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Physical health<\/strong> &#8211; through active adventures, nutritious food, and clean air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mental wellbeing<\/strong> &#8211; by reducing stress, boosting mood, and encouraging mindfulness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Durabilidad<\/strong> &#8211; with lifestyle habits that support a longer, healthier life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joanne-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14350\" style=\"width:243px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joanne-1.png 400w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joanne-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joanne-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joanne-1-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joanne-1-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joanne-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joanne-1-160x160.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joanna Chiu, Founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wellnessholidayboutique.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wellness Holiday Boutique<\/a>, says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cUnlike the traditional indulgence-focused break, wellness and longevity travel prioritises long-term health benefits, from improved fitness and nutrition to better sleep and stress reduction.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wellness Travel Can Be Surprisingly Affordable&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might think a relaxing getaway comes with a big price tag &#8211; but that isn\u2019t always the case. Many European capitals offer world-class wellness experiences &#8211; from clean air and leafy parks to healthy dining and active adventures &#8211; without the cost of an exclusive retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">City breaks are often more accessible than remote spa resorts, and with the right destination, you can return home feeling healthier, more energised, and inspired to keep up new wellness habits long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Research: The Wellness &amp; Longevity Travel Index<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help holidaymakers, we analysed 21 European capital cities to reveal which offer the best wellness experience. We compared each location across multiple wellness and longevity factors, scoring them based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wellness Economy per Capita <\/strong>&#8211;<strong> <\/strong>Global Wellness Institute (2023\/24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Demand for Wellness Holidays <\/strong>&#8211; Semrush search volumes (July 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Healthy Food Affordability <\/strong>&#8211; World Bank Food Prices for Nutrition DataHub (2023\/24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Green Space Coverage <\/strong>&#8211; EU Data &amp; London City data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Air Quality <\/strong>&#8211; Plume AQI (city-level)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yoga Teacher Access <\/strong>&#8211; Yoga Alliance International (city-level)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiking &amp; Cycling Routes <\/strong>&#8211; AllTrails (city-level)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Destinations Included <\/strong>&#8211; WHO Healthy Life Expectancy scores (70+), excluding countries with travel warnings (Independent, June 2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each city was given a score out of 100 in each category, based on real data, creating a possible maximum of 800 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 5 Wellness &amp; Longevity Cities Overall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>City &amp; Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Score \/800<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notable Strengths<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>London, UK<\/strong><\/td><td>468<\/td><td>#1 for <strong>Wellness Economy<\/strong>, #1 for <strong>Healthy Food Access<\/strong>, strong hiking &amp; yoga scene.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Bern, Switzerland<\/strong><\/td><td>364<\/td><td>Excellent wellness economy, high green space access, balanced wellness offerings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Vienna, Austria<\/strong><\/td><td>357<\/td><td>Strong across wellness economy, healthy food, and hiking\/cycling access.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Lisbon, Portugal<\/strong><\/td><td>320<\/td><td>#1 for <strong>Hiking &amp; Cycling Routes<\/strong>, great air quality.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Helsinki, Finland<\/strong><\/td><td>302<\/td><td>Cleanest air in Europe, high green space access.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here\u2019s how the rest of the world performed:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reykjav\u00edk, Iceland &#8211; 293<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oslo, Norway &#8211; 293<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dublin, Ireland &#8211; 284<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stockholm, Sweden &#8211; 275<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Berlin, Germany &#8211; 274<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copenhagen, Denmark &#8211; 270<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luxembourg, Luxembourg &#8211; 269<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Madrid, Spain &#8211; 268<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brussels, Belgium &#8211; 250<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amsterdam, Netherlands &#8211; 246<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paris, France &#8211; 241<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rome, Italy &#8211; 188<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ljubljana, Slovenia &#8211; 155<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Athens, Greece &#8211; 115<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nicosia, Cyprus &#8211; 92<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valletta, Malta &#8211; 68<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wellness Category Winners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Wellness Economy<\/strong> &#8211; Reykjav\u00edk, Iceland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highest Demand for Wellness Holidays<\/strong> &#8211; London, UK\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Healthy Food Access &amp; Affordability<\/strong> &#8211; London, UK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Most Access to Green Space<\/strong> &#8211; Oslo, Norway\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleanest Air<\/strong> &#8211; Helsinki, Finland\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Most Yoga Teachers per Capita<\/strong> &#8211; Paris, France\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Hiking &amp; Cycling Routes<\/strong> &#8211; Lisbon, Portugal\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/alexandra-smielova-X-OZDHpjBwk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/alexandra-smielova-X-OZDHpjBwk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/alexandra-smielova-X-OZDHpjBwk-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/alexandra-smielova-X-OZDHpjBwk-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/alexandra-smielova-X-OZDHpjBwk-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/alexandra-smielova-X-OZDHpjBwk-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/alexandra-smielova-X-OZDHpjBwk-unsplash-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/alexandra-smielova-X-OZDHpjBwk-unsplash-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/alexandra-smielova-X-OZDHpjBwk-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/alexandra-smielova-X-OZDHpjBwk-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel Tips for a Recharging City Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re planning your own wellness and longevity trip, here are a few ways to maximise the benefits of your time away from home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make time for green spaces<\/strong> &#8211; parks, riversides, and gardens are proven to reduce stress and boost mood. Try taking a long walk or bike ride in these locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimise your screen time<\/strong> &#8211; phones in particular are notorious for causing stress, disrupting sleep, and cause eye strain. Try to keep your phone tucked away to stay present on your trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be present in the moment <\/strong>&#8211; No screens, no music, no podcasts; fully experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of your destination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t be afraid to solo travel<\/strong> &#8211; Going it alone gives you the freedom to set your own pace, focus on self-care, and truly connect with your surroundings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Embrace slow mornings<\/strong> &#8211; Swap the rush of back-to-back sightseeing for a mindful start to your day. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, a gentle stretch, or quiet journaling before heading out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joanne Chiu also adds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTravel can be the perfect catalyst for lasting lifestyle changes. Wellness and longevity-focused holidays go beyond relaxation; they can introduce guests to new habits, self-care rituals, and even biohacking techniques that they can continue at home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you can\u2019t get away, why not treat yourself to a retreat worthy experience at home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to bring wellness into your own back garden? With a <a href=\"\/es\/categoria-producto\/swim-spas\/\">swim spa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/es\/categoria-producto\/mini-pools\/\">mini pool<\/a>o <a href=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/es\/categoria-producto\/hot-tubs\/\">spa<\/a> from Platinum Spas, you can create a retreat-worthy experience at home. Get in touch with our team today to find out more. Or, book a visit to your nearest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.platinum-spas.com\/es\/hot-tub-showrooms\/\">hot tub showroom<\/a> to see our products in person!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">  <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wellness travel is booming. 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