Vinotherapy spa launches in Madeira
World Leisure | 06-03-2009 | General, Other Subjects
The island of Madeira, Portugal. Located above the cobbled old quarters of the city of Funchal, The Hotel Vine has 57 hotel bedrooms as well as a large spa.
The 1m euro (£889,690, US$1.25m) spa features TheraVine-branded vinotherapy treatments and products. Originating in South Africa, TheraVine was developed in the wine region of Stellenbosch and especially uses the Pinotage grape – a hybrid variety first developed in 1925 between Pinot Noir and Hermitage grapes. Additional wellness facilities include a number of treatment rooms, a panoramic rooftop swimming pool and a large whirlpool.
A member of the Design Hotels network, The Vine’s design aesthetic has been themed around the idea of good wine and grapes and has used a bold colour palette. Masterminded by Catalonian architect Ricardo Bofill, interiors have been created by Funchal-born designer Nini Andrade Silva. Guestrooms are on four floors and the building offers courtyard spaces for relaxation.
