More and more visitors are visiting speciality spas to sample a growing selection of rare alternative treatments.

The Fortress is one such institution that offers guests speciality treatments. Just a stone’s throw from several of our luxury villas in Sri Lanka, the spa offers a range of alternative treatments that nourish the central nervous system and target fatigue, insomnia and stress, among other things.

Ayurveda, the science of life, is one of the world’s oldest forms of healing massage and is offered by The Fortress. It begins with a consultation to uncover your body’s Prakirthi (constitution) and your Dosha (body type) so that a specialized Ayurveda doctor can provide a personalized treatment plan. Once this is completed, visitors receive one of many traditional massages, from the stimulating Marma Abhyanga to the rejuvenating Pindasveda, each of which is guaranteed to help you forget the outside world and relax.

The Avaghahasveda herbal bath is also a multisensory experience that is not to be missed. This treatment enhances the detoxifying effects of the other traditional Sri Lankan therapies, helping you soak up the energy of this beautiful and unique isle.

A more active form of treatment, Hatha yoga is an additional health-improving activity that is offered by the spa resort. Targeting the body, the mind and the soul, Hatha yoga incorporates meditation and incites the spiritual awakening of the participant.

Unwind in bliss with an udvartana treatment – a holistic therapy that combats body fat. Applying herbal powders to the body before massaging, your therapist aims to drain lymph and purify the body.

Once your treatments are over, you can continue your relaxation and spiritual healing at one of our many luxury Sri Lanka villas. Unwind in our Elegant 19^th Century Villa just outside of Galle Town, one of Sri Lanka’s 7 glorious world heritage sites. Mere moments from the beach, the villa perfectly combines its original architecture with a newly refurbished interior, all centred on an open-air courtyard. A swimming pool provides a way to stay fit and cool as the magnificent Sri Lankan sunshine smiles down and the fragrant sea breeze blows in around you.

Further into Galle old town, but still close to the acclaimed Fortress spa and its alternative Sri Lankan treatments, is our luxury Middle Street villa. This luxurious retreat is an architecturally acclaimed four-bedroom family home. It offers a large private garden where you can rest completely, as the villa’s attentive staff caters to your every whim with delicious local delicacies and cool drinks, easing into the Sri Lankan pace of life.

Stella Beach Villa is also perfectly situated to enjoy the alternative treatments of Sri Lanka. A short drive down the coast brings you to The Fortress – the acclaimed spa that caters for your treatment needs.

For more information on our luxury Sri Lankan rental villas, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our highly trained team.