I’d never been to a spa until my trip to Istria in Croatia in April 2009. This was for various reasons. I’d never felt a strong urge to be pampered, I thought that spa treatments were expensive and I wasn’t sure how I felt about a stranger massaging my body. However when I was offered a complimentary thirty minute massage by our hosts at Hotel Kastel im Motovun during the bloggers press trip to Isria in Croatia, I though why not try it.

Well I am glad to report that I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The moment that the masseuse started I though this is bliss and the thrity minutes just flew past. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the massage but I found it sensuous and relaxing, leaving me feeling so tranquil that I could have dozed off except that I had to leave for the airport in half an hour and hadn’t finished my packing.

Croatia is an ideal venue for spa treatments as the prices are much lower than in places such as the UK, the US and Italy with comparable standards. My 30 minute classic massage cost under £20. Have you had spa treatments in Croatia? How would you rate the quality and value from money.