Hello and welcome back Hive friends and all travel enthusiasts. Today I will present you wellness in Rogaska Slatina, Slovenia, and also our experience.  Wellness in Rogaska Slatina is one of the first things that come to mind when I hear the name of this place. Naturally, the one and only Donat, magnesium-rich healing mineral water is the NO.1 reason for that. However, the Donat mineral water is just one part of the SPA experience in Atlantida Hotel Rogaska Slatina. So, keep on reading to find out if Atlantida Hotel has the best SPA in Rogaska Slatina. 

Atlantida Boutique Hotel has its own Wellness program, for all who are into healthy holidays.
Atlantida Boutique Hotel has its own Wellness program, for all who are into healthy holidays.

Wellness & SPA Center Atlantida

Atlantida SPA center has plenty to offer with a wide range of activities. Some, like sauna oasis, pool and gym are complimentary to all hotel guests. For the rest you need to make an appointment and consider what is it that you want to focus on. Personalized spa treatments ensure the wellness and beauty rituals best suited to your needs.

Sauna is for body, soul and heart. Especialy, when you can see nature straight out like here at Atlantida Hotel.
Sauna is for body, soul and heart. Especialy, when you can see nature straight out like here at Atlantida Hotel.

Massage Therapy

We started our relaxation and rejuvenation holidays with a classic whole-body massage. The massage therapist greeted us at the SPA reception table and took us straight to the massage room. There he gave us all the necessary details on how to get ready and waited for the signal before coming back in. We quickly got ready and wrapped ourselves from head to toe in a large waffle weave towel that could easily pass as a blanket. All cosied up we felt serene even before the massage started.

Massage here at Atlantida Hotel was enjoyable and still deep.
Massage here at Atlantida Hotel was enjoyable and still deep.

A tranquil atmosphere was a reality throughout the hour-long massage. Gentle music and pleasantly warm massage oil helped us to relax deeply. With our muscles relaxed, the massage therapist easily found the troubled spots, and we were happy he spent a few moments focusing on them. Slow and gentle movement amplified relaxation and time flew by.

Turkish Sauna needs some TLC, but still serves its purpose.
Turkish Sauna needs some TLC, but still serves its purpose.

Beauty Treatments  

If you want body and facial treatments designed for lasting beauty, Atlantida SPA is the perfect choice. Needless to say, the list of the therapies is long and detailed so you’ll certainly find the best match for you. In a healthcare mecca such as Rogaska Slatina, you can expect state-of-the-art appliances and beauty products of the highest standards. Reasonably, they are using the number one Slovenia beauty brand – Afrodita Cosmetics.

Afrodita Cosmetics is a leading Slovenian cosmetics company based in Rogaska Slatina
Afrodita Cosmetics is a leading Slovenian cosmetics company based in Rogaska Slatina

Halotherapy

Halotherapy must be the easiest way to boost your health. This is basically about spending time in a dry salt room where you are surrounded by salt. Even air includes tiny salt particles, which helps with countless lung problems. The science behind the salt rooms dates back to the 12th century when people visited salt caves for relief from respiratory conditions and skin problems. Salt is recognized for clearing mucus from the airways and easing respiratory allergies, among many other benefits. The drying effect of the salt also does wonders for the skin, especially for eczema, acne, and skin allergies. We experienced positive effects on the skin in less than one hour. We kid you not, but the stubborn rash Vivi was fighting for quite a while shrunk and was almost gone by the next day.

Experiencing the soothing benefits of halotherapy in their salt room—where pure Adriatic salt helps cleanse the airways, promote relaxation, and enhance overall well-being
Experiencing the soothing benefits of halotherapy in their salt room—where pure Adriatic salt helps cleanse the airways, promote relaxation, and enhance overall well-being

PEGAZ Mg

A pioneering program named PEGAZ Mg is based on magnesium-rich mineral water, which comes to the surface about a 5-minute walk from the Atlantida Hotel. It has been proven that there is 1040 mg of Magnesium in a liter of Donat. Yes, Donat is the name of the most magnesium-rich water in the world. And this mineral-rich water is the base of all 4 different PEGAZ programs. Each program is tailored to the specific needs of the individual.

Pegaz, the iconic symbol of Rogaska Slatina, represents the legend of the mythical winged horse whose hoofprint is said to have created the town’s famous mineral spring
Pegaz, the iconic symbol of Rogaska Slatina, represents the legend of the mythical winged horse whose hoofprint is said to have created the town’s famous mineral spring

If you are after an exclusive spa experience, you can’t go wrong by choosing PEGAZ Mg. The first step is about discovering the details your heart is set on. That is done with the help of specialists using different modern approaches. In general, programs are divided by gender, for couples, and health. Or as PEGAZ Mg Afrodita, Apolon, Medical and Couple.

Brief History of Donat Mineral Water

Donat water has many minerals, but magnesium stands out. As we said before, the 1040 mg of magnesium per liter is the world record. It is pumped up to the surface from between 280m and 600m where it has been for 8000 years. The use of this mineral-rich water was first recorded in the year 1141. That year archbishop Konrad wrote to Count Wolfrad about the beneficial effects the water had on people. A deeper look into the healing water also happened quite early, 1572 is the year of the first official analysis. About a century later, in 1680 the book Praxis Medicale was published and Donat Water had a special mention in it. Just 5 years later in 1685 the Donat mineral water got its first book written in Latin.

Rogaska Slatina has been known for its mineral springs for over 400 years, with documented references dating back to the 16th century.
Rogaska Slatina has been known for its mineral springs for over 400 years, with documented references dating back to the 16th century.

Traveling Donat Water

In 1721 Austrian emperor Karl V. allowed the utilization of the spring for Vienna’s pharmacy. With royal approval, bottled Donat Water started traveling around the Empire, but officially the water was headed straight to Vienna. Only 9 years after the official recognition of the extraordinary powers of the spring water the second spring appeared. It wasn’t till 1803 when the Empire of Austria approved the Styrian country government to organize all the natural springs in Rogaska Slatina. At that time mineral water kept showing up in many spots, but in fear of the main spring running dry, the officials plugged small springs with wooden sticks. It was the same year when Rogaska Slatina became a healthcare destination.

Donat Mg – the legendary natural mineral water from Rogaska Slatina, rich in magnesium and known for its digestive and wellness benefits.
Donat Mg – the legendary natural mineral water from Rogaska Slatina, rich in magnesium and known for its digestive and wellness benefits.

Naming of the Mineral Water

Magnesium-rich water got a name after the nearby Donacka mountain, which is full of surprises. So much so that a few books were dedicated to the three-peaked mountain. Surely, the best way to meet the mountain is in person and check out the unparalleled old-growth beech forest on your adventure. We also can’t stay silent about the prehistoric pottery and the powerful energy of the mountain.

Rogaska Slatina is welness osais in Slovenia.
Rogaska Slatina is welness osais in Slovenia.

The Donat Legend

A long, long time ago, the mythological horse Pegaz traveled through what we now know as Slovenian land and got excited about its beauty. That is why he wanted to take a closer look and because of the low flight, he hit the mountain near Rogaska Slatina with a hoof. The hit was so severe that Earth’s crust moved. Exactly these changes to Earth’s crust made it possible for the mineral water to reach the surface.

Donat Healthcare Therapy

ifferent thermal spa treatments for the Rogaska Slatina spa experience are based on the Donat water. High magnesium content makes it the perfect stress relief agent that boosts overall health as a bonus. The Donat water has many benefits, not just on digestion but also on the liver, cardiovascular health, and stomach. Above all, it is a wonderful detox agent. To get the most out of the detox and wellness programs it is best to consume Donat mineral water as well. The drinking therapy should last up to 14 days with drinking intervals before every meal. However, it is important not to overdo it and Atlantida Hotel Rogaska Slatina and Medical Center Rogaska provided us with all the necessary information.

The medical center has a mineral water hall, where you can try out mineral water directly.
The medical center has a mineral water hall, where you can try out mineral water directly.

For example, a generally healthy person should drink 3 dl of warm Donat water half an hour before breakfast. Second intake is advised before lunch with 1,5 dl of warm and 1,5 dl of cold Donat water. The last glass of the day should be just cold Donat water again half an hour before dinner. However, it is best to see a specialist before starting the therapy so you truly get what your body needs.

Where is Donat?

The Pivnica drinking hall where you can get Donat water is inside the Medical Center Rogaska. Right under the Pivnica drinking hall is the spring, making it directly connected to the healing mineral spring water known as Donat mineral water. When you buy a drinking ticket you’ll also get your drinking glass as well. Of course, once you are inside the hall you can have more than the recommended dose. But you must own that decision and if you plan on going nuts with Donat, please know the location of the toilet. This healing water is well known to boost digestion and you wouldn’t be the first one to underestimate its powers.

Donat MG, straight from the source. Boy, how different it is from the bottled one. Probably plastic bottles ruin everything!
Donat MG, straight from the source. Boy, how different it is from the bottled one. Probably plastic bottles ruin everything!

Medical Center Rogaska

It is safe to say that the Medical Center Rogaska is the biggest, oldest, and only healthcare center that houses magnesium-rich mineral water. In addition to that they are focused on preventing, healing, and rehabilitating gastroenterological diseases and metabolic issues. For sure the Medical Center isn’t focused just on that, after all, they have 50 doctors specialized in 15 different areas. No wonder the list of their services is very long and completed with cutting-edge medical devices. Surely, those who want to have a holistic comprehensive treatment must visit Rogaska Slatina.

Drinking hall at Rogaska Medical Center, where you can buy your glass and drink daily – Subscription if you want.
Drinking hall at Rogaska Medical Center, where you can buy your glass and drink daily – Subscription if you want.

Final Thought

Nature is full of surprises and offers many solutions to those willing to reconnect to Mother Earth. Indeed, Rogaska Slatina feels like a fairytale or a dream place, because it is almost unbelievable that such a magical place exists. Without a doubt, it is quite rare that people keep an open mind and at the same time use science to improve health. Even if your health isn’t on the last legs, we are sure that holidays for the body and the soul are a way to move forward. And where else to start than at the Atlantida Boutique Hotel, just a few minutes walk from the Medical Center Rogaska? I hope you liked our Atlantida Hotel Spa review. See you next time with another great travel review.