Even though the ever-present Portuguese sun might deceive you for a minute or two, we must share the unwavering truth: Winter has come (will we ever hear this in Game of Thrones?). If you’re visiting from cold places that look like Yeti’s hometown by this time of the year, these mild temperatures might almost look like Spring (or even Summer!) to you, but staying indoors can actually turn out to be a pretty pleasant surprise – especially if you gather your best friends and try one of our amazing and cheap spas in Porto. We can promise you won’t regret it!
HERE ARE OUR TOP 5 AFFORDABLE SPAS IN PORTO YOU SHOULD GO TO FOR A MASSAGE WITH YOUR BFFs
FALUA MASSAGE CENTRE
Photo courtesy of: Falua Massage Centre
This modern and very zen space is located just a few minutes away from Santa Catarina – one of Porto’s most beloved and busiest streets. If you and your best friends are planning the perfect day abroad, start with a shopping spree at Via Catarina’s many shops and finish the day at Falua Massage Centre – I mean, what could be better? A Falua Almond Oil Massage costs only 45€ per person and the space is open Monday to Friday from 1pm to 8pm, Saturday from 1pm to 5pm and closed on Sunday.
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DESPERTAR DO HARA
With 2 possible locations that can fit into your preferences and needs (one closer to Boavista and another next to Aliados) Despertar do Hara is the perfect spa in Porto for those looking for a very cheap and relaxing opportunity to feel reborn! Their incredible hot stones massage lasts 75 minutes (yes, you read it right – 75 minutes of pure pleasure!) and it costs just 45€. You can also enjoy a 60 minutes ayurvedic massage for just 35€. Your BFFs will be impressed with your suggestion and, after such day, your friendship will certainly grow much stronger. Despertar do Hara is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 10am to 8pm.
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TOREL AVANT GARDE
Photo by: Luis Ferraz
Torel Avantgarde is a 5 Stars Award-Winning Hotel located in the heart of the city. In this beautiful and artsy space you can enjoy a splendid spa experience complete with gym, Turkish bath, massage room and an outdoor pool. A full 60-minutes relaxing body massage costs 70€ and you have several other options you can pick from. You’ll enjoy the perfect relaxing day. The cherry on top? Give it a go at Digby Restaurant & Bar to complete a full-on superstar experience and don’t forget to update your Instagram with some pictures of you and your besties enjoying the crazy views from their pool!
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THAILANNA MASSAGENS TERAPÊUTICAS
With prices ranging between 35€ and 90€ for their special relaxing massages pack – depending on the massaging points, oils used and massage length – this themed space will relax your body, mind and soul! If you’ve been going through some stressful moments as of late, we recommend trying out their Thai Herbal Massage, a relaxation and pain-relieving technique using secret healing herbs… where do I sign in? Thailanna is open every single day between 10am and 10pm.
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THAICARE SPA
Photo courtesy of: Thaicare Spa
As the name suggests, this is a spa in Porto that will have you feeling like you just landed in Thailand (minus the weird ping-pong). Wellness is their moto, and after letting yourself go under the skilled hands of the Thaicare Spa team, one should expect lots of drooling. And there is no shame in that! Their prices range between 25€ (for a 30-minutes head massage) and 60€ (for a 90 minutes traditional thai massage). The space is open from Monday to Saturday between 10am to 8pm.
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OKAI SHIATSU CENTER
With a team of shiatsu and alternative therapies’ experts, this is the perfect space for those looking for a very therapeutic experience. If you stop by, you might even be lucky enough to have their founder Okai (who is also President of the World Federation of Traditional Medical Shiatsu) taking care of your back issues. Considered the art of healing through touch, shiatsu is definitely the way to go if you want to impress your BFFs and show them there’s more to you than those ugly snapchats you insist on sharing. Okai Shiatsu Center is open from Monday to Saturday between 8h30am and 7pm, with a 2-hour lunch break at noon.
And that’s it! Even with a tight budget you can still impress your dearest brothers from different mothers, or sisters from other misters! Let us know what is your pick and who’s tagging along on your well-deserved spa experience. Comments below!
