European Spa Gold List: Six Senses Shaharut, Israel

Best for: An escape to the desert

Located in the lunar-like Arava Valley in the south of the Negev desert, this year Six Senses Shaharut welcomed its first guests to a selection of 60 eco-conscious suites and villas spread across an expansive desert landscape.

With six treatment rooms and two pools, including a freshwater infinity pool with desert views and a bar serving refreshing juices, the Six Senses Spa provides a variety of wellness programmes and will welcome a range of visiting practitioners specialising in Chinese medicine, osteopathy, energy healing and other modalities.

“Six Senses Shaharut reflects the brand’s ethos of sustainability, local sensitivity and wellness, and our unique desert culture and traditions,” said general manager Thomas Fehlbier. “With a passionate team, we’ll work to create out-of-the-ordinary guest experiences in a setting of Biblical proportions.”

www.sixsenses.com