Move more freely, take a deeper breath and finally slow down. By the sea, feeling good often comes naturally. It is the combination of seawater, the coastal climate, salty air, pine forests and sand beneath your feet.
The purposeful use of these natural elements to support health and recovery is known as thalassotherapy. In Jurmala, where the Baltic coastline meets the pine forest, the setting is particularly well suited to it. Baltic Beach Hotel & SPA brings together seaside relaxation, professional care and the pleasure of warm seawater all year round.
Seawater for movement and relaxation
Your body feels lighter in water. There is less weight on your joints, while the water’s resistance gives your muscles a workout. Movements that feel difficult or uncomfortable on land can become easier in water. This is why aquatic exercise is used both to maintain fitness and in rehabilitation after injury.
Warm water helps muscles relax and eases stiffness. Cooler water stimulates the body’s temperature regulation, while water pressure affects fluid distribution in the body and may support circulation.
The benefits of walks along the shore and through the pine forest
A walk along the shore combines movement, fresh air, daylight and the sound of the waves. Coastal air also has a distinctive quality: wind and waves release tiny seawater droplets containing salts and other natural particles into the air, creating sea spray aerosols.
In Jurmala, you can continue your walk into the pine forest, with its shelter from the wind, woodland scents and quiet surroundings. Pine trees release volatile organic compounds, including terpenes, and research into time spent in forest environments suggests potential benefits for stress levels and recovery. The whole setting plays a part, including the gentler pace and the opportunity to slow down.
The sand beneath your feet plays its part, too. Walking on a soft, shifting surface engages more muscles and challenges balance and foot stability. People with joint or balance difficulties should increase this activity gradually.
Year-round thalassotherapy at Baltic Beach Hotel & SPA
The essence of thalassotherapy can be illustrated as 50% professional care and 50% the sea and nature. Physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, seawater and SPA treatments, and medical consultations are complemented by coastal walks, swimming and the tranquillity of the pine forest.
Baltic Beach Hotel & SPA sits directly on the Baltic seafront. The Sea Wellness complex features a 25-metre pool filled with purified Baltic seawater, maintained at 29–30°C, so you can enjoy warm seawater even in winter.
Here, your day can begin with a seaside walk and mindful breathing, continue with exercise in the water or a treatment, and end with relaxation, quiet and restful sleep. The Baltic Sea’s appeal lies in this combination.
Thalassotherapy as a complement to healthcare
Research into thalassotherapy and climate therapy suggests potential benefits for wellbeing, quality of life and certain skin conditions, as well as pain relief and physical function in people with specific musculoskeletal and rheumatic conditions.
Thalassotherapy is a complementary approach and does not replace medical treatment. Sea air is not medicine, and intensive cold-water treatments are not suitable for everyone. If you have a health condition, a medical professional should determine the appropriate treatment and procedures.
Make time for your wellbeing. Explore the offers at Baltic Beach Hotel & SPA and book your Sea Wellness visit in Jurmala.
