Healthy holidays - The other side of Ibiza

“Ibiza has changed a lot over the last decade,” reflects Marisa Van Welzen, a Dynamic Lives wellness concierge partner who has been at the forefront of the Ibiza health, fitness and wellness revolution since she first came to the white isle eight years ago. “It is now well known for being a healthy, wellness destination, in addition to being a party island!” Originally from Holland, but now a permanent Ibiza resident, Marisa is integral in our mission to offer the very best bespoke wellness services to our guests. “More and more clients these days are looking to include some form of fitness or holistic wellness practices into their holiday,” she continues. “Whether it’s to keep up with their regular routine or to start out on a new path that they haven’t had the time for back at home.” 

In our busy, over-scheduled lives, it can be challenging to find the time or the headspace to embark on a path of wellbeing and self-care. Aspirations get lost in the everyday maelstrom of work, families, socialising and general day-to-day life admin, while healing and health get forced to take a back seat. If this sounds like you – and you want to do something about it – speak to our team about curating a customised itinerary that will guide you onto your ideal path to Zen. For some people, it’s all about relaxation – think massages, yoga and meditation – and for others, it’s nutrition, personal training and being out in nature. Whichever way you lean (even if it’s a little bit of both), we’ve got the connections to transform your mind, body and soul.

“There are many wellness professionals on the island now,” says Marisa. “From yoga teachers, personal trainers, Pilates instructors and meditation coaches; you can find them all in Ibiza, but finding the good ones is the most important thing.” Dynamic Lives works with only the very best, most qualified, soulful and inspiring suppliers in Ibiza – tried, tested and trusted by us so you know you’re in good hands. “We have built a really comprehensive team of experts in every discipline,” says Marisa. “This way we know we are giving the very best, tailor-made service to all Dynamic Lives clients.” 

The beauty of the luxury Ibiza villas within our portfolio is that they offer the perfect platform from which to start or deepen any practice. Start your mornings with a yoga, Pilates or personal training session on the lawn or the pool deck, followed by a healthy breakfast, or detox juices, that can be catered by one of our private chefs. Afterwards, soothe your muscles with a massage – we can arrange any kind of technique that suits, from Thai and deep tissue to sports, relaxing and lymphatic drainage – or perhaps indulge in a skin-boosting facial treatment, then spend some valuable ‘me time’ by the pool or in a chill-out cabana. Siestas are always highly encouraged. Lunches and dinners too, can be catered to suit your dietary requirements – whether you’re following a specific meal plan or just looking to incorporate more fresh, healthy and seasonal ingredients into your life.

Away from the villa, the rich and abundant nature of Ibiza can also be integrated into your healthy holiday. “Many Dynamic Lives guests want to get outside when they come to Ibiza,” says Marisa. “They want to meditate at Es Vedra – the incredible magnetic rock formation just off the south west coast of the island. They want to do yoga on the beach at sunrise; they want to meditate overlooking the sea at sunset. In Ibiza, you can do it all.” Early morning beach runs, sunset hikes across the mountains, sound baths in hidden caves and so much more. The possibilities are endless. 

Of course, not all Ibiza visitors come to the island with wellness on their minds – perhaps your idea of relaxation and downtime is all about cocktails, parties and dancing till dawn. Marisa tells us a growing number of visitors are quickly entranced by the concept of balance – where you simply offset those cocktails and late nights with some morning holistic wellness practices that will send you home with a shiny glow that runs deeper than the tan on your skin. “There are lots of opportunities to easily incorporate wellness into your holiday,” she says. “There are so many beautiful day spas, and there are healthy cafés everywhere – it is impossible to ignore that there is a wellness revolution happening on the island.”

Our luxury wellness holiday itineraries really offer guests the chance to rediscover themselves, whether they are a dedicated yogis looking to elevate their practice with daily one-to-one teaching, a group of friends who want to keep in shape while away from home, or a family looking to have fun with the kids, enjoying an aqua-fitness session in the villa pool. Based on our 18 years (and counting!) worth of experience, we know the best memories are made from this really good stuff. Healthy? Yes! Fun? Hell, yeah! Let us design the perfect Ibiza villa experience that will send you home feeling on top of the world. At Dynamic Lives, we believe anchoring the fun times with foundations of health and wellness is the key to achieving true balance, Ibiza style.