{"id":4536,"date":"2026-05-05T11:27:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/?p=4536"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:42:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T11:42:55","slug":"first-thalasso-our-advice-on-preparing-for-your-stay-belha-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/en\/premiere-thalasso-nos-conseils-pour-bien-preparer-votre-sejour-belha-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Premi\u00e8re Thalasso : nos conseils pour bien pr\u00e9parer votre s\u00e9jour"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4536\" class=\"elementor elementor-4536\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9ba52d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b9ba52d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b76586 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b76586\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">First thalasso experience: how to prepare?\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d141a10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d141a10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Your first thalassotherapy holiday is coming up, you're about to arrive at your establishment and don't really know how to prepare for the experience? Here's all our advice on how to arrive in the best possible conditions and make the most of this unique moment of well-being.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36fe3a2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"36fe3a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f9851c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f9851c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a thalasso holiday like?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c68a0d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c68a0d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest assured, we've thought of everything to make your thalassotherapy stay as easy and trouble-free as possible. Because that's what your wellness cure is all about!<\/span><\/p><h3>Arrival and welcome at the thalasso centre<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you arrive, you start by completing your <\/span><b>hotel check-in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The staff will welcome you and help you settle in smoothly. In most thalassotherapy centres, such as those at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belha-collection.com\/nos-expertises-thalasso-pays-basque\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belha Collection on the Basque Coast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, The treatment areas are directly accessible from the hotel, just a few dozen metres from your room, so there's no need to go back and forth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>personalised planning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is then given to you<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It details the treatments scheduled each day, with times and areas to visit. The programme alternates between relaxation, seawater treatments and rest periods.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you begin your stay, a <\/span><b>quick tour of the facilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be offered to familiarise you with the facilities: marine area, lagoon, treatment rooms, sauna, changing rooms and relaxation areas. The idea is for you to feel at ease quickly, even if it's your first thalasso.<\/span><\/p><h3>The day-by-day treatment programme<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You generally benefit from <\/span><b>2 to 4 treatments per day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, These are spread over the morning and afternoon. The aim is to alternate treatment times with rest periods, to allow the body to gradually integrate the benefits of seawater and relaxation techniques.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to your expectations, <\/span><b>there are different types of programmes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Thalassotherapy for wellbeing, stress management, improved sleep, getting back into shape and programmes targeting back comfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is an example of a typical day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in the morning with a heated seawater bath or a sea trail,\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxing massage or seaweed wrap.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between each treatment, there's time to relax, enjoy the marine area or simply get some fresh air in front of the ocean.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This calm rhythm is essential if you are to enjoy the experience to the full. Thalasso is not a race from one treatment to the next, but rather a time to slow down and refocus on yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like a better understanding of the differences between the programmes, you can also consult our guide : <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxation, sleep, back or anti-stress: which thalasso is right for you?<\/span><\/p><h3>Free time to enjoy the surroundings<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thalasso centres are generally located in pleasant environments. The Basque Coast is one of the must-visit areas, with its long history and recognised expertise in seawater treatments. Sea air, beaches as far as the eye can see, charming towns, unique gastronomy, etc. you're spoilt for choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just the thing for you, Belha Collection has numerous establishments all along the coast.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From our hotels in Anglet, it's very easy to reach the long sandy beaches for a walk facing the ocean. Just a few minutes' walk from the Les Terrasses hotel where you'll be staying, the Pignada forest and the Chiberta forest offer quiet, shady paths, perfect for a leisurely walk to clear your head between treatments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are staying at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-le-bayonne.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H\u00f4tel Le Bayonne<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, You can stroll along the quays of the River Nive or explore the historic centre on foot, in a peaceful and typically Basque atmosphere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to go away as a couple, discover our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ideas, hotels and experiences for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belha-collection.com\/week-end-romantique-cote-basque-hotels-idees-et-activites\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a romantic weekend on the Basque Coast<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e18810c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e18810c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10dff50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"10dff50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_7657_WEB72dpi-SRGB_CJPEG-STUDIOS-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3765\" alt=\"What is a thalasso holiday like?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_7657_WEB72dpi-SRGB_CJPEG-STUDIOS-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_7657_WEB72dpi-SRGB_CJPEG-STUDIOS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_7657_WEB72dpi-SRGB_CJPEG-STUDIOS-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_7657_WEB72dpi-SRGB_CJPEG-STUDIOS-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_7657_WEB72dpi-SRGB_CJPEG-STUDIOS-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_7657_WEB72dpi-SRGB_CJPEG-STUDIOS.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dad33bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dad33bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Checklist of things to pack for a thalassotherapy holiday\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61bf24b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61bf24b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Equipment<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Why it's useful<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>2 swimming costumes minimum<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows you to alternate between treatments with a dry swimming costume at all times<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Sandals or flip-flops<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for moving easily between different wellness areas<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Comfortable outfit<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical to slip on between treatments to stay comfortable<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Change of underwear<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeps you comfortable all day long<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Beach business<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy the ocean after your thalassotherapy sessions just a stone's throw from Les Terrasses hotel.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thalasso centres generally provide a bathrobe, towels and a secure locker for your belongings.\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And don't forget to pick up a good book - it's time to switch off the phone and get back to reading.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3388a9a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3388a9a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8846846 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8846846\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is often surprising about a first thalasso<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35bb3c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35bb3c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrary to what one might imagine, <\/span><b>a thalasso holiday is not a heavy programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The pace is deliberately calm to encourage relaxation. Treatments are spread throughout the day, leaving plenty of time to rest, take a walk or simply enjoy the surroundings. <\/span><b>The organisation is generally very fluid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once you've received your schedule, all you have to do is let us guide you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>There's more to thalasso than massages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It offers a wide variety of treatments using the benefits of seawater and the marine environment. Heated seawater baths, seaweed wraps, jet showers and modelling are just some of the treatments on offer.<\/span><\/p><p><b>The length of treatment can sometimes be surprising<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They are often short but complementary. The aim is to link several different techniques together to create an overall sensation of well-being. This diversity means that programmes can be adapted to suit individual needs, whether for relaxation, recovery or getting back into shape.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another misconception: <\/span><b>thalassotherapy is not just for the wealthy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Belha collection, for example, offers weekends from \u20ac500 per person.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8081971 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8081971\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.biarritz-thalasso.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover our thalasso holidays<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c72c0fd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c72c0fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-940241f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"940241f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lesterrasses-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4543\" alt=\"What is often surprising about a first thalasso\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lesterrasses-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lesterrasses-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lesterrasses-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lesterrasses-3-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25299a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25299a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3 tips to make the most of your first thalasso<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e54a7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e54a7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. Choose an appropriate duration<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>thalasso weekend<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to discover the treatments and release accumulated tension. This short format is ideal for a first approach or for an occasional break.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stay of <\/span><b>3 days or 3 nights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers a more complete experience. The body begins to get used to the rhythm of the treatments, and relaxation lasts longer. This is often the recommended length of time to take full advantage of the marine environment and space.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>longer cures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, These are usually 5 or 6 days in length, allowing you to deepen your experience and combine several complementary treatments. This format is better suited to specific health problems.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Read also:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you choose the Thalasso holiday that's right for you?<\/span><\/p><h3>2. Taking the time<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We advise you not to plan your days too much. Agreeing to slow down is an integral part of the experience. Let yourself be guided by the programmes on offer, which combine treatments, breaks and letting go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3>3. Enjoy the natural environment<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The natural environment is an integral part of the thalasso experience, helping to create an atmosphere conducive to rest and refocusing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you're on the Basque Coast, take the time to enjoy the ocean, walk on the beach or breathe in the sea air. These simple moments are a great way to unwind.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here's everything you need to know to prepare for your first thalassotherapy session: arrival, treatment programme, things to pack in your suitcase, etc.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4536","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-actualites"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4536","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4536"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4536\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4558,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4536\/revisions\/4558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4536"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4536"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotel-lesterrasses.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}