Estonia's love for pure and local doesn't end with food. The herbs, algae, sand, peat and even rocks found in Estonia's vast fields, forests, and the coast can go a long way in terms of wellness and beauty. Discover some of the most unique treatments at spas across the country that offer a taste of Estonia's many simple luxuries.

Juniper body peel and massage

Estonians simply cannot have enough of juniper. You can find juniper knives, candle scents and even juniper smoked cheese on sale in many shops and markets. Juniper trees are distinctly associated with Estonian island culture and are used in this body peel to extract toxins. The treatment finishes with a massage to accelerate metabolism. The Saaremaa Juniper scent invigorates while the mind is calmed and body cleansed.

GoSpa, located at the Georg Ots Spa Hotel on the island of Saaremaa, offers a range of massages and baths under the name KENA. Kena (meaning "nice" or lovely" in Estonian), is a word for "nice", that originates from Saaremaa and is a slogan for local beauty treatments, so expect to feel "väga kena" ("very nice").

Home-brewed beer treatment for men

Here's an experience for all the gentlemen looking for something local and refreshing. In addition to adding that special hoppy flavour to your favourite craft beer, hops also soothe joints. This body treatment will leave the skin fresh and radiant with a good complexion and a pleasant scent.

Saaremaa Thalasso Spa, also on the island of Saaremaa, offers authentic treatments using juniper, mud and herbs sourced from the unspoiled Sõrve Peninsula. Thalassa Spa's slogan is "the rhythm of changing seasons which influences people's behaviour, moods, needs, and wishes".

Peat and honey body wrap

Peat from Estonia's many magical bogs takes you back to the wild. It contains a humid bioactive substance which absorbs into the skin to remove toxins from the body. Beekeepers have utilised the power of honey in Estonia for over 2,500 years. Honey heals the skin and allows peat to absorb deeply. This body wrap will improve circulation and fight cellulite, leaving you feeling silky soft and ready for a good night's sleep.

Estonia Resort and Spa is located in Estonia's summer capital Pärnu, a town where bathing and body pampering has been taking place for centuries. Look for treatments including local spring water and peat that are inspired by Estonian nature and knowledge passed down from ancient herbalists.

Honey, kama and calendula oil facial

Kama is a traditional dessert made from cooked, dried and ground rye, barley and peas, while honey and calendula have for centuries been used in most local remedies and continue to be popular in the modern day. This facial made from kama cleanses and nourishes delicate skin.

Kubija Spa Hotel hides between a scenic pine grove near the small southern town of Võru. Specialising in all things natural and healing, Kubija is the place to go for traditional Estonian pampering.

Spa culture in Estonia is very versatile and you are more than welcome to bring along your juniors and seniors. Many spas boast water parks, saunas and local mud therapy, which is recommended for elderly visitors with joint pains. Medical mud has been used in Estonian resorts for over 200 years. Ask for mud wrappings, massage creams and scrubs, and even sauna procedures. While Estonian-style treatments are one-off and unique, Estonian spas offer a range of internationally renowned luxury cosmetic brands such as Kalahari, Elemis, La Biosthetique, Sundari, Cinq Mondes, Babor, and many others.