Grifid Hotel MEDISPA Encanto Beach

The fully air-conditioned Grifid Hotel is right by the sea, next to the nature park and not far from the resort centre. It offers a relaxed atmosphere and a restorative stay for the whole family. In a unique setting in a peaceful part of Golden Sands, it is just a few steps from the inviting beach (approximately 10 m), with breathtaking views of the horizon and a distinctive therapeutic climate. It is a wonderful opportunity to combine a summer beach holiday with a health and wellbeing break.

Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of Bulgaria, with its fascinating blend of nature and history, breathtaking mountain scenery and golden beaches. The hotel is set in a picturesque corner of the Golden Sands resort, surrounded by the charm of the coast and the tranquillity of the nature reserve. The seaside resort is just 13 km from Varna, Bulgaria’s maritime capital. Here, you can discover the world’s oldest gold treasure, an ancient civilisation and much more.

Whether you choose mindful eating as part of the detox programme or a wide range of culinary options, Grifid Encanto Beach offers something to suit you. With the Ultra All-Inclusive package, you can enjoy soft drinks, water, coffee and tea, afternoon pastries (15:00–17:00), table wine and beer, as well as snacks throughout the day.

Guests who have booked the detox programme enjoy their meals in the exclusive health restaurant, where a personalised menu is created following a one-to-one consultation with a nutritionist. Depending on your individual needs, you can choose between a detox menu of 850–1,050 kcal and an option of 1,250–1,400 kcal, both including water.

For culinary variety, the hotel offers a wide choice of restaurants and bars. The main restaurant serves a generous buffet, while the à la carte restaurant offers exclusive dishes for guests staying six nights or more. The beach bar, lobby bar and rooftop bar by the infinity pool are part of the Ultra All-Inclusive package and invite you to enjoy relaxed moments. For a special dining experience, the Beach Club Restaurant and the elegant Sky Lounge-Bar with its panoramic terrace are also available (at an additional charge).

The state-of-the-art Medical SPA centre spans four floors and approximately 2,300 m². Open daily from 9 am to 6 pm, it welcomes adults aged 16 and over to relax and unwind. With 32 treatment rooms across four floors, it combines traditional treatment programmes and physiotherapy with innovative wellness and anti-ageing treatments, including mud and kinesitherapy, detox and therapeutic programmes. Qualified medical practitioners and therapists, together with a 24-hour emergency service, provide a high level of medical care.

The SPA Circuit includes two Finnish saunas, an aroma sauna, a steam room, a hammam, an ice fountain, a Kneipp path and hydrotherapy. The Aquatic Floor offers mud and water treatments, hydrotherapy, electrogalvanic treatments, underwater massage baths, dry floating beds, fango and paraffin treatments, as well as lymphatic drainage and colon therapy. The Vitality Floor features Shiatsu massages, pressotherapy, a large physiotherapy room equipped for ultrasound, ring magnet and oxygen therapy, as well as a beauty salon.

The Medical SPA centre offers a holistic blend of traditional treatment programmes and physiotherapy, supported by a modern wellness concept. Individual and group sports and fitness activities for beginners and more advanced participants take place by the sea and among the greenery. Programmes to promote inner balance are also available, including individual and group yoga, Pilates and meditation. Regular talks on healthy nutrition and eating habits are also held. At the health restaurant, enjoy a healthy diet tailored to your individual needs and preferences. Treatments and therapies using modern equipment, local Bulgarian products and herbs are delivered by dedicated specialists.

The centre caters for a wide range of conditions, including disorders of the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems, cardiovascular disease, neurological and psychosomatic conditions, lymphatic and skin disorders, as well as detoxification, cleansing and weight management.

Step into the refreshing surroundings of the hotel’s hypothermal mineral water indoor pool, where glass walls and a glass roof let in natural light. The pool covers around 140 square metres and is kept at a pleasant temperature of approximately 28°C. Open daily from 9 am to 6 pm, it is a relaxing place to unwind. A smaller mineral water pool with massage jets, along with loungers and towels, offers further opportunities to relax. Enjoy the holiday feeling at the infinity outdoor pool, with its breathtaking sea views. It is open approximately from 01/05 to 31/10, depending on the weather. The sun terrace, with loungers, parasols and a welcoming pool bar, is an inviting place to linger and unwind. There is also a children’s pool for younger guests. An exclusive private beach awaits just 10 metres from the hotel. During the summer season, each room includes two sun loungers, towels and a parasol for the beach, subject to availability, helping to make your beach day complete.

Hypothermal mineral water pool: The water is lightly mineralised (543 mg/l), bicarbonate-sulphate-sodium, calcium-magnesium water with an alkaline reaction – pH 7.94. It is hypothermal, with a temperature below 24 degrees, and tasteless. It is ideal for conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system (degenerative and inflammatory remission/joint disorders, osteoarthritis, spondylarthritis, coxarthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis), orthopaedic conditions (postoperative and post-traumatic conditions) and peripheral nervous system disorders (discopathy, radiculitis, plexitis, polyradiculoneuritis). Inhalations are available for chronic, non-specific conditions of the upper and lower respiratory tract.

Enjoy a workout in the hotel gym, equipped with state-of-the-art Technogym® equipment and offering breathtaking sea views. There is also a studio where a different programme of activities is offered each day, including Pilates, yoga, aerobics and dance classes. Sports enthusiasts can choose from a varied programme, from Aqua Zumba, boules and beach volleyball to darts and water aerobics. Explore the natural surroundings on a Nordic walking route through the woods behind the hotel or along the beach. Younger guests can enjoy a kids’ club for children aged 4 to 12, a children’s pool with slides, a playground and a mini disco. Babysitting is also available on request for an additional charge.

Nearby, in the famous Golden Sands region, you can experience the therapeutic properties of local mineral springs, which have made the area a centre for balneotherapy. The nearby city of Varna, often described as Bulgaria’s maritime capital, is just 18 km away and offers a rich cultural scene, as well as Roman ruins and scenic walking trails in the surrounding area. A visit to Balchik, a picturesque coastal town known as the retreat of Queen Marie of Romania, is also well worthwhile. Here you will find a palace, a botanical garden and a wine cellar. The garden is home to more than 3,000 exotic plants, over 200 tree species and 250 different cacti, and is maintained by the University of Sofia. Discover the beauty and historical significance of this fascinating region during your stay.