The Spa

Thaermae del Forte Village is the resort's own exclusive spa - designed and set in tropical gardens to guarantee a spa experience unlike any other.

Enjoy the latest generation of thalassotherapy treatments, with six high saline-density sea pools, a sauna, Turkish bath and a fully equipped gym.

It has been proved by medical research that the climate of Santa Margherita di Pula is ideal for the new types of treatment on offer at the Spa.

A new, exclusive natural element has been added to traditional thalassotherapy at Thaermae del Forte Village: sea oil. The high salt density and high concentration of magnesium salt in sea oil helps to accelerate the ionic exchanges in the body, thus ensuring that the beneficial effects of traditional thalassotherapy are increased - giving you the ultimate in relaxation and health.

Signature Treatments

• Thalassotherapy with Sea Oil: Combination of salt, marine oligo-elements and organic components to stimulate and increase the body's physiological balance with therapeutic and preventive benefits
• Phitothalassotherapy with Aloe: A pool combining the benefits of sea oil with the anti-inflammatory properties of Aloe
• Massage with Salt and Aloe: Relaxing treatment designed to tone the skin and help fluid retention
• Massotherapy
• Moxa
• Shiatsu Massage
• Turkish Baths
• Tailored physical programme with personal trainer
• Osteopathic and chiropractic treatments

About Le Palme - Forte Village

The four star Le Palme hotel has been designed in a typical Sardinian style, with all 140 bungalows just minutes from the sandy beach and azure water.

Le Palme hotel is part of Forte Village, a luxury resort in Sardinia composed of 7 four and five star hotels arranged to mimic a real Italian village.

All the properties converge at a central piazza from which guests can access all the facilities of the resort. Forte Village is set by the sea among 55 acres of Mediterranean vegetation, including tropical gardens.

Other Forte Village hotels include: Le Palme, Hotel Castello, Il Borgo, Il Villagio, La Pineta, Le Dune, Villa Del Parco.

Luxury Hotel Facilities

All the facilities at the Forte Village resort are available to guests of Le Palme hotel. These include:

• Forte Village Thaermae Spa
• Golf course - putting green and 9-hole golf course on site
• Nearby 27-hole Molas Golf Course
• Shopping arcade with newsagent, tobacconists, photo shop and 14 high-class boutiques featuring brands such as Ralph Lauren, Cartier and Mont Blanc
• 12 tennis courts, including 2 squash courts, nightime lighting and 4 half courts, with coaching available
• 11 swimming pools - including freshwater pools, seawater pools, children pools, diving pools and water slides
• 9 acres of tropical garden
• Nightclub
• Nightime entertainment in Piazza Maria Luigia
• 500m go-karting race track
• 8 bowling alleys
• Ice-skating rink
• Mini-club for kids
• Wide choice of watersports including waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing, canoe and scuba-diving.
• Riding stables catering for all abilities
• Football court
• Aerobics classes
• Table-tennis, volleyball, basketball, jogging and bocce

Some facilities and activities are subject to an additional charge. Charges also apply for any sport lessons, tuition or rented equipment. Contact the hotel for more information.

Room Options

All 104 bugalows at Le Palme are located on the beachfront and decorated in typical Sardinian style and reminiscent of the local culture and area.

All rooms feature air conditioning, heating, minibar, satellite TV, safe and direct telephones.

Dining at Le Palme - Forte Village

Guests at Le Palme hotel can dine Bellavista restaurant, an informal seafood eatery located by the beach.

Other restaurants and eateries are available to guests of any of the resort's hotels. These include:

• Belvedere - Sardinian cuisine
• Cavalieri - open air buffet
• Le Dune - creative Italian cuisine
• Pineta - dinner only buffet
• Torre Grill - evening steakhouse
• Brasilian - traditional Churrasco and Brasilian cuisine
• Sardo Restaurant - Sardinian cuisine
• Children's Restaurant - dedicated to catering children
• Lebanese - Lebanese cuisine
• Is Arenas - fine beachside dining
• L'Etoile - a la carte restaurant
• Rocce Snack - fresh fish eatery
• Pizzeria & Pasta House
• Beachcomber - light meals and burgers
• Irish Pub
• Oasis Bar Blue Moon - beachside nightclub

In addition to these there are additional restaurants catering for lunch, dinner and daytime snacks.

Business Facilities

In room business facilities include 24 hour room service and fax machines.

The Business Center facilities include fax machine, computers with email access and photocopier.

Forte Village Resort boasts 17 meeting rooms, all of which are available for meetings and business purposes.

Things to do in Santa Margherita Di Pula

Sardinia's rich history is apparent throughout the island - Roman ruins, Nuraghi (3,500 years old stone fortresses) and pre-historical archeological sites all offer an insight into its past.

Cagliari, the capital, is only an hour away and an ideal destination with its museums, historical buildings, shops and markets.

Sardinia is most famous for its beaches and beautiful sea - snorkelling, diving and other water sports are all available during most of the year thanks to a temperate weather that means even winters are cool and agreeable.

Charter boats to visit the grottos and coves lining the island is another great way to spend the day. Mountain activities are also available inland as is the 'Trenino Verde' or green train which takes in spectacular views of the island and surrounding regions.

Lastly Sardinia is also renowned for its vineyards making wine-tasting tours a popular attraction and a great way to discover one of the many culinary attractions of this island.

Getting to Le Palme - Forte Village

Cagliari's Elmas International Airport is 45 km away.

Local Weather in Santa Margherita Di Pula

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