Salao Elysium

Salao Elysium is a day spa in Vilamoura, located behind the Hilton Hotel on Rua das Caraibas. It is run by Iva (Ivayla Vassileva), a licensed therapist with degrees in Osteopathy and in Aesthetics & Cosmetology, who designs each treatment to work on both body and mind. The massage and holistic therapy menu covers Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, Reflexology, Hot Stone treatments, Aromatherapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Osteopathy and Acupuncture. Body and slimming treatments include Bamboo Massage, Radiofrequency skin tightening, Ultrasound Cavitation and Sculpt Detox, Mesotherapy, and body scrubs and wraps. Facials use professional brands including Guinot, Institut Esthederm Paris and Mesoesthetic, ranging from the Hydraderm Deluxe and Vitamin C Facial to Microneedling, Chemical Peels, LED Light Therapy and Diamond Peeling. Hands and feet treatments run on Bio Sculpture EVO Gel, covering classic and deluxe manicures and pedicures, gel overlays, BIAB, extensions, nail art and grooming for men. The salon also offers hot and strip waxing, including Hollywood and Brazilian waxing and men's waxing, facial threading, eyelash extensions, event make-up, eyebrow shaping and tinting, lash lifts, and St. Tropez airbrush spray tanning. Prices depend on time and products used and are confirmed at the time of booking; appointments can be requested by phone, email or through the salon's Instagram and Facebook pages.