Are you looking to organise a wellness seminar on the Basque Coast? Thalassotherapy can be seamlessly incorporated into the programme – between work sessions, at the end of the day or during a dedicated half-day – to provide a genuine break without disrupting the overall schedule.
In Anglet, overlooking the ocean, Atlanthal brings together meeting rooms, accommodation, dining facilities, marine treatments and wellness areas all on a single site. Massages, baths, access to the Lagoon or wellness rituals: discover why you should incorporate thalassotherapy into your seminar, which treatments to prioritise, how to combine them with your meetings, and what relaxing activities to plan around the resort.
Why include thalassotherapy in a wellness seminar?
In a seminar with a Basque flavour Already focused on wellbeing, thalassotherapy adds an extra dimension. It goes beyond gentle activities or simple moments of relaxation, offering a more comprehensive experience centred on releasing tension, restoring movement and unwinding.
At a team level, thalassotherapy also creates a more informal setting, conducive to spontaneous conversations and a friendly atmosphere. With a rotating schedule of treatments, free time in the aquatic areas or shared group experiences, everyone can enjoy the programme at their own pace, whilst sharing the same break from the daily routine. Thalassotherapy thus becomes a central theme of the seminar, promoting both individual wellbeing and team dynamics.
Which treatments should you choose, depending on the experience you’re looking for?
Whether it’s to offer genuine relaxation after meetings, create a sensory interlude or extend the maritime experience of your stay… At Atlanthal, each treatment can serve a different purpose. The key is to choose the right format to suit the pace of the seminar and the time available.
- To relieve tension: the Belharra massage
Best booked in the late afternoon or after a day’s work. It offers a deeply relaxing break and can be booked on its own or as part of a treatment programme. - For a complete thalassotherapy experience: the multi-jet bath and the application of sea mud
A treatment that is particularly well suited to a dedicated half-day. It allows you to enjoy, in turn, the sea water, the warmth and the marine active ingredients. - For a more sensory experience: treatments at the Institut Beautémer
Massages, facials, body treatments and wellness rituals can be booked à la carte, depending on your preferences and the time you have available. - To bring the team together for some time spent together: access to the Lagoon
The heated seawater pool, massage jets, microbubble beds, sauna and steam room offer a flexible group experience, where everyone can enjoy the facilities at their own pace. - To combine several treatments without spending a whole day on them: the half-day treatment programme
A treatment combining a multi-jet bath, a marine mud application and a Belharra massage makes it possible to incorporate a full thalassotherapy session into an already packed seminar programme.
At what stage should thalassotherapy be incorporated into the programme?
Thalassotherapy can be incorporated into the seminar at various points, depending on the desired effect and the intensity of the day’s programme.
- After a morning of meetings to give us a proper break
– multi-jet bath,
– sensory hydromassage,
– a 35-minute Pro Skin Éclat facial,
– access to the Lagoon for a more relaxed recovery period. - Late in the afternoon, to relieve any pent-up tension
– 50-minute Signature Massage, tailored to the body’s needs,
– A 40-minute Belharra massage by Atlanthal,
– Balinese massage, which is deeper, more rhythmic and dynamic,
– Application of marine sludge to complete the process. - Before dinner, to wind down before the evening’s events
– access to the heated seawater pool, Le Lagon,
– sauna and steam room,
– leisure time in aquatic facilities,
– short treatment at the Beautémer Institute. - During a half-day session designed to offer a comprehensive experience
– Atlanthal Moment: multi-jet bath, sea mud treatment and a 40-minute Belharra massage,
– A Special Moment: body scrub, a 50-minute bespoke Phytomer facial and a 50-minute international massage,
– Holistic Ritual: exfoliation, a revitalising massage and a body wrap with exotic scents.
How much time should you set aside for a thalassotherapy session?
It can take just a few dozen minutes to organise a short session, whilst half a day allows for a more comprehensive marine experience. The right format depends on the pace of the seminar, the number of participants and the amount of time you wish to allocate to relaxation within the programme.
- 35 to 50 minutes:
– Pro Skin Éclat facial treatment: 35 minutes,
– Belharra massage: 40 minutes,
– Signature Massage: 50 minutes,
– Balinese massage: 50 minutes. - About 1 hour:
– personalised care,
– followed by access to the Lagoon,
– or a free slot between two work sessions. - 80 minutes:
– Holistic Ritual,
– body scrub; ;
– revitalising massage; ;
– scented body wrap. - Half a day:
– Instant Atlanthal with three treatments,
– or A Special Moment including a scrub, facial treatment and massage,
Make the most of the lagoon for a group water activity
In Atlanthal, our Le Lagon gym offers a more communal alternative that is simpler to organise than individual care. Its indoor-outdoor pool, covering more than 350 m², is filled with seawater heated to 34 °C and features massage jets, micro-bubble beds, a swimming lane, a counter-current system, a sauna and a steam room.
To add a bit more variety to this interlude, supervised water sessions can be incorporated into the programme:
- Aquazen: water-based relaxation and stretching,
- Aqua aerobics: getting things moving again,
- Aquastrech: mobility and flexibility exercises in the water,
- Aquabike: a more invigorating session on a submerged bike; ;
- Aqua training: a sequence of dynamic exercises,
- Aquapalmes: sliding and strengthening exercises; ;
- Aquatic circuit training: a series of workshops in the water.
The Lagoon can be offered as a drop-in session before dinner or turned into a proper group activity, with a class tailored to the desired level of intensity.
Complement the seminar in Anglet with other relaxing activities
Your thalassotherapy experience can be extended with a few relaxing activities in the immediate vicinity of Atlanthal. Whether you plan them for the morning, between two half-days’ work or to round off your stay, they offer a change of scenery whilst staying true to the overarching theme of wellbeing.
- A sophrology workshop with Marina Galant
Based in Anglet, Marina Galant works directly with companies. Her workshops, designed for groups of up to twenty people, combine discussion, dynamic relaxation and guided relaxation, depending on the needs identified in advance. - A yoga or Pilates session with Yoga Maryne
Maryne’s Yoga organises tailor-made sessions for groups in Anglet and throughout the Basque Country. The session can take place on the beach, in a garden or directly at the seminar venue, with a format tailored to the group’s level and energy levels. - A gentle walk through the Pignada Forest
Near Atlanthal, the paths beneath the pine trees provide the perfect setting for a lovely walk in the woods.
