Relax and refresh at Ireland’s scenic saunas
A sauna by the sea or overlooking a tranquil Irish river is a wonderful place to unwind and recharge.
Saunas are renowned for their therapeutic qualities but when you add a fantastic view and a natural plunge pool in the form of a river or the sea, you’ve got the perfect endorphin-releasing experience. Here are six great options to try on the island of Ireland.
1. The Hot Box Sauna, County Meath, County Carlow and County Sligo
Hotbox saunas aim to connect the power of the traditional sauna experience with the raw beauty of an Irish lake, sea or river. In Navan County Meath, their sauna sits beside the River Boyne while one in Graiguenamanagh, County Carlow overlooks the serene River Barrow. And at Rosses Point in County Sligo on the Wild Atlantic Way, you can enjoy a sauna with panoramic views of the ocean.
2. The Hot Tub Boat, County Westmeath
Go one step further and immerse yourself in riverine tranquillity in a floating sauna. The Hot Tub Boat glides across Lough Ree and down the River Shannon while you soak in soothing water and drink in the views.
3. HotBox, Derry~Londonderry
Benone sea strand on the gorgeous Causeway Coast is the location of this sauna by the sea where you can jump into Atlantic waters between hot sessions. Inland in Drumagosker, a rural sauna is perfect for those who like the quiet life and offers a Swedish wood-fired hot tub and a purpose-built cold plunge.
4. The Hot Pod, County Waterford
This unique sauna on wheels travels between four beautiful beach locations giving you a choice of stunning views to enjoy. You’ll find it at Clonea Lower Beach in Dungarvan, Kilmurrin Cove, Dunmore East or Newtown Cove.
5. Fad Saoil Saunas, County Wicklow
Made in the authentic Finnish style, the Fad Saoil saunas have a standalone wood burner stacked with rocks that keep pumping out the heat. The saunas sit at the Cove beach in the pretty seaside town of Greystones, a popular place for sea swimmers. Cold waterfall showers are available to cool off but why not just dive into the nearby waves.
6. Enniskeen Wild Forest Spa, County Down
Hidden in the woods in the lush countryside overlooking Slieve Donard in the Mourne Mountains, Enniskeen Wild Forest Spa is a traditional wood-fired sauna cabin made from natural materials and sitting under towering fir trees. Between sauna sessions, cool off with an outdoor waterfall shower and an invigorating foot spa on the relaxation terrace.
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