Erquy is the perfect place to recharge your batteries and recharge your batteries! Start with a yoga session on the beach. Breathe in the sea air, then relax at the marine spa. Or would you prefer a sand bath? Ready for some "blue therapy" in the Côtes-d'Armor?

The sea, an ocean of benefits

The sea has always fascinated mankind with an ambivalent feeling of attraction and repulsion, but it is also a source of benefits for body and mind. The sight and sound of the waves have a soothing effect on the nervous system, lowering the heart rate and reducing levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Sea air, rich in negative ions, stimulates the production of serotonin, which improves mood and emotional well-being, and reduces stress and anxiety.

Seawater also has therapeutic properties, which can help relieve muscle and joint pain, as well as respiratory problems. With its beautiful beaches and clean sea air, Erquy offers an atmosphere conducive to relaxation and rejuvenation, and we've got plenty of ideas for you.

The marine spa at Pléneuf Val André

Les vacances en bord de mer, c'est une pause relaxante et ressourçante. Quelle chance, le Spa Marin du Val André, en plein coeur de la station voisine d'Erquy, abrite un centre de thalasso de 2000 m2 ouvert sur la baie. Les installations incluent 18 cabines, des bassins et une piscine d'eau de mer chauffée, un sauna, un hammam et une salle de fitness. Retrouvez des soins à base d'eau de mer, de boue marine et d'algues. Le spa offre également une gamme complète de massages, modelages et soins de beauté. Le complexe propose également un restaurant gastronomique offrant une vue panoramique sur l'océan. À proximité immédiate : la plage, le golf et le casino du Val André.

Practical info: Spa Marin du Val André Thalasso Resort, 43 Rue Charles de Gannes, 22370 Pléneuf-Val-André, tel: 00 33 2 56 57 50 00.

Yoga on the beach

If you're a yoga enthusiast looking for a unique experience, why not try yoga on the beach in Erquy, Brittany? This practice is for everyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners. A yoga session by the sea is a physical and sensory experience that invites us to connect with our five senses and the four elements: earth, water, fire and air. The session continues with walking exercises in the ocean, to stretch and tone the body thanks to the benefits of seawater.

Have you heard of sand therapy?

Sand therapy (also known as psammatotherapy or arenotherapy) is a relaxation technique that involves covering yourself in warm sand, leaving only your head showing, for around 10 to 15 minutes. The 'sand bath', a little-known but ancient practice, has many virtues: it relieves rheumatism, osteoarthritis, lower back pain and polyarthritis, stimulates blood circulation, not to mention its exfoliating effect on the skin.