Seaweed Therapy
Tenerife's ocean floors are rich in seaweed, especially just off the north coast. These plants may not look much but as it happens they can do more for you than you might imagine. When applied to the body, they boost cell regeneration, tone, cleanse and soften the skin, and boast powerful antioxidant effects.
You will find them right at the shoreline. One of the most simple forms of seaweed therapy involves sitting on the sand and laying them generously over your body or rubbing them gently into your skin. You'll feel the effect instantly.
We answer to your frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about seaweed therapy in Tenerife
What is algotherapy?
Algotherapy is a natural treatment that uses seaweed for therapeutic and aesthetic purposes. Also known as seaweed therapy, it is based on harnessing the mineral richness of algae—rich in iodine, magnesium, calcium, and vitamins—to revitalise the body and care for the skin.
Aesthetic algotherapy focuses on improving the appearance and health of the skin. Seaweed-based face and body masks provide luminosity, softness and nourishment. Thanks to their high concentration of vitamins and minerals, they help rejuvenate tissues and maintain smoother, more radiant skin.
What are the benefits of algotherapy?
The benefits of algotherapy are numerous and encompass both physical and aesthetic well-being. Among the main ones are:
- Cell regeneration: it stimulates skin renewal, leaving it firmer and healthier.
- Deep hydration: seaweed provides minerals and trace elements that intensely nourish the skin.
- Improved blood and lymphatic circulation: it helps reduce fluid retention and tone the body.
- Antioxidant effect: it combats free radicals, delaying skin ageing.
- Anti-inflammatory properties: it relieves muscle and joint tension.
- Purification and cleansing: it softens and cleanses the skin, removing impurities.
In short, algotherapy combines the benefits of the sea with the healing power of nature.
What types of treatments are available in body algotherapy?
Body algotherapy can be performed in several ways:
- Algae wraps and masks
- Sea baths with direct application of algae to the skin
- Body massages with algae-based marine creams or oils
Why choose algotherapy treatment in Tenerife?
Tenerife offers a unique setting for enjoying algotherapy. Its pure, nutrient-rich Atlantic waters provide an abundance of seaweed, especially in the north of the island. Many health and wellness centres on the island use local marine products to offer personalised treatments that combine health, beauty and relaxation.
Immerse yourself in a natural wellness experience, surrounded by the energy of the ocean and the volcanic landscapes of Tenerife.
Where can I enjoy algotherapy in Tenerife?
In Tenerife, you will find wellness centres, spas and specialised hotels offering body and beauty treatments using local seaweed.
You can also enjoy a more natural experience by applying them directly at the seashore – particularly in the northern part of the island, where the seabed is especially rich in seaweed – as part of an outdoor wellness ritual.