The spa comes to you, in Foz

Life in Foz faces the sea. Mornings start with a walk along Passeio Alegre, a run on the seafront to Castelo do Queijo or an hour on the beach at Molhe or Homem do Leme. By evening, the last thing you want is a drive into the city centre for a spa. RHEA brings the massage to your door instead: a professional table, hot towels, fresh linens and hypoallergenic oils. All you need to do is open the door.

Homes in Foz are as varied as the neighbourhood. There are older blocks on Avenida do Brasil with high ceilings and sea-facing balconies, houses with gardens on the quieter streets of Nevogilde, and newer condominiums near Parque da Cidade. Any of them works. A living room or bedroom with space to walk around the table is enough. If your building has a narrow staircase, just mention it when you book and the therapist will set up before your start time.

On summer weekends, parking along the seafront can take a while, so a garage space, a spot in the condominium or a gate code makes the arrival smooth. Many residents choose a morning session after a walk to the Felgueiras lighthouse, or late afternoon once the north wind drops and the house is quiet. We book every day from 7am to 10pm, with every session finishing by 10pm.

Foz welcomes a lot of visiting family and friends, especially at Christmas and in summer. A massage booked for the day after they land, or a RHEA gift card sent by email, is an easy way to look after someone who travelled to see you. If two of you would like a session, a couples massage can be done one after the other or with two therapists at the same time.