The hot embrace of the earth: the power of natural peat

At first glance, it may look like ordinary clay. But peat, which is used in the spa industry to treat the body and mind, has hundreds of years of natural development and a power that nothing artificial can replace. It is born from plants, mosses and herbs that have been deposited in wetlands for centuries, gradually decomposing and transforming into a natural treasure - peloid. Today, it helps where modern life leaves its traces - in back, joint and muscle pain, as well as in general exhaustion.

A touch of nature in spa form
Peloid therapy, i.e. treatment with natural peat, is one of the rarest spa treatments. It is not just the physical action of heat, but a combination of natural substances and minerals that penetrate deep into the tissues and promote the regeneration of the body. Peat can retain heat longer than conventional wraps and therefore has a more intense and gentle effect at the same time.

Each layer of peat is different - it contains organic acids, minerals and trace elements that have anti-inflammatory effects and promote metabolism. When mixed with water and heated, it literally becomes a living poultice that works wonders for the musculoskeletal system and skin.

The journey from Trebon to your back
The peat we use in our Luhačovice spa houses is imported from the Slatine Spa in Třeboň - a place with a long tradition of peloid mining and processing. The peat bogs there are strictly protected and therefore can only be mined in limited quantities. Each batch undergoes quality control to preserve its natural purity and healing potential.

On arrival in Luhačovice, the peat is stored in cool, dry conditions, sealed in barrels to preserve all its properties. In this form, it looks like a loose mixture - dark, earthy, unobtrusive. The real magic happens at the moment of preparation.

A power that not everyone can afford
Working with natural peat is challenging - logistically, financially and technologically. It requires strict storage conditions, precise dosing, hygienic processing and professional disposal of the used mixture. That is why it is not often encountered in the spa industry.

In Luhačovice, this procedure is one of the real specialties. However, in the MIRAMARE spa hotels you can be pampered with a genuine peat wrap prepared according to the traditional procedure, where a mixture of Třeboň peat is carefully heated and applied precisely to release tension from the body and return its lightness.

Not every spa can afford to offer genuine peat therapy - not only because of the price of the raw material, but also because of the expertise required in its preparation. That makes the experience here all the more special. Once you have tasted the warmth of the earth slowly spreading through your body, you will understand why peloid therapy is considered the most natural and luxurious form of regeneration you can indulge in.