
A luxury Mediterranean longevity clinic-hotel in Altea Hills combining precision medicine, advanced diagnostics and recovery technologies like cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen and IHHT with Mediterranean nutrition, outdoor movement and sea-view tranquility.
Near Altea on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, ZEM Wellness Clinic combines a luxury five-star stay with a comprehensive longevity concept. Set in the hills above the sea, the property blends clinical precision with the relaxed rhythm of Mediterranean living. Spacious rooms, sea views and quiet areas for rest create the atmosphere of a calm health retreat rather than a conventional medical stay.
Movement is central to the experience, with a modern gym, guided fitness sessions and outdoor activities that make use of the mild climate.
The longevity component is strongly medical, with structured programmes built around diagnostics, personalised treatments and advanced therapies such as cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), IHHT, ozone therapy and NAD+ infusions.
Nutrition follows a Mediterranean longevity approach, with anti-inflammatory cuisine and ingredients sourced largely from the hotel’s own organic farm.
Movement at ZEM is designed to support strength, mobility and long-term physical health as part of the hotel’s wider longevity philosophy. The gym is spacious and well equipped, allowing guests to train seriously while also integrating recovery, functional movement and guided sessions with trainers.
Gym equipment includes:
Strength training:
• Rack with Olympic barbell
• Smith machine
• Technogym Kinesis station for functional resistance training
• Leg press
• Chest press
• Shoulder press
• Lat pulldown
• Leg extension
• Leg curl
• Abductors machine
• Abs trainer
• Back extension trainer
• Four training benches
• Dumbbells up to 22 kg
Functional training and mobility:
• Dual cable pulley station
• Resistance bands
• Blackroll-style recovery tools
• Balance equipment
• Space for mobility and stability work
Cardio and conditioning:
• 3 treadmills
• 2 stationary bikes
• 2 ellipticals
• StairMaster
• Ski machine / double-handle ski erg style trainer
Pilates and guided movement:
• Dedicated Reformer Pilates studio
• Reformer Pilates sessions focused on core strength, stability and alignment
• Large yoga studio
• Regular yoga classes
• Other guided movement sessions from the hotel’s activity programme
Overall, ZEM offers a strong movement setup for guests who want serious gym training, Reformer Pilates, yoga and guided movement within a medical longevity environment.
Recovery at ZEM is built around a medical longevity philosophy rather than a traditional spa experience. The ZEM Wellness & Spa forms the centre of this approach: a large, multi-zone wellness space with more than 40 dedicated treatment rooms designed for everything from deep relaxation to advanced regenerative therapies.
Spa and recovery facilities include:
Thermal spa and water circuit:
• Large multi-zone wellness space
• Warm water areas
• Relaxation lounges
• Heat experiences
• Saunas
• Steam areas
• Hydrotherapy elements
Cold exposure and contrast therapy:
• 7°C cold pool
• Contrast therapy between cold pool, sauna and steam sessions
Medical recovery technologies:
• Cryotherapy
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy / HBOT
• Hypoxia-hyperoxia sessions / IHHT
• Ozone therapy
• NAD+ infusions
• Therapies focused on cellular regeneration and longevity
Treatment rooms and specialised therapies:
• More than 40 dedicated treatment rooms
• Brain Gym
• Hydrotherapy
• Body treatments
• Medical therapies
• IV infusions
Guided recovery and nervous-system support:
• Guided breathing
• Yoga
• Relaxation sessions
• Slower practices to balance more intensive medical and physical interventions
Overall, ZEM’s recovery concept blends a large-scale spa environment with clinical longevity therapies, creating a setting where traditional wellness, medical diagnostics and modern recovery technologies work together.
At ZEM, nutrition is treated as a core pillar of longevity. The culinary concept follows a Mediterranean anti-inflammatory approach, developed together with doctors and nutrition specialists to support metabolic health, energy balance and long-term wellbeing.
Personalised longevity nutrition
Meals are closely aligned with the medical programmes. Depending on the guest’s goals - whether detox, weight management or performance optimisation - the medical and nutrition team adapts the structure, portion sizes and overall meal plan. Different programmes come with different dining plans, ranging from lighter fasting-oriented menus to a full three-course dining experience.
Farm-to-table sourcing
A large share of ingredients comes from Finca Althaya, the hotels own organic farm. Seasonal vegetables, herbs and fruits grown there form the base of many dishes and reinforce the connection between Mediterranean agriculture and longevity nutrition.
Daily meals
Menus focus on clean ingredients, balanced macronutrients and anti-inflammatory ingredients.
Small longevity details
Throughout the day, small touches reinforce the concept. Guests may encounter anti-inflammatory shots, mushroom coffee, herbal infusions or flavoured waters such as lavender-infused water - subtle elements that support hydration and recovery while adding a refined wellness dimension.


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ZEM combines a luxury longevity clinic with a large medical wellness spa, advanced recovery technologies and extensive fitness facilities in a calm Mediterranean setting.

ZEM is an excellent match for guests who want a true clinic-meets-hotel concept - especially those who value medical diagnostics, structured longevity programmes, a strong gym, advanced recovery, anti-inflammatory cuisine and a peaceful five-star setting.
Price:
Double room with Essential programme from €700 per guest per night including full board, medical consultations, diagnostics, treatments, massages and spa access.
Contact:
ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea
Calle Serra Gelada 66
03590 Altea (Alicante)
Spain
