turkish baths

[lfc pete]

Hi all can any one help it must of been asked before but I can not find it .Wife would like to try a turkish bath but is apprehensive about it can you ladies put her mind at rest & tell her what goes on as she is shy.

[jivebunnie0]

The first thing is not to worry......I have been going for 4 years now, and it's one of the first things I do.

Some have a sauna first, others you go into the Hamam which is a large, marbled/tiled, domed room. There are seating slabs around the outside, and a large marble slab in the centre. It is hot and can get a bit steamy, but there are water faucets, where you can splash yourself with cold water to cool off....It does make you sweat. The ladies can wear a bikini or swimming cossie, the men usually wear trunks/shorts. Then after you have sweated a bit and relaxed on the slab, turkish guys come in and have olive soap in what looks like a pillow case. They use a small loofer type mit to exfoliate the dead skin, after soaping you, and then you go off for a cooling shower. You are then wrapped in towels and go outside to sit and relax with a drink.

There is usually the option to have a massage too, and I would really recommend having that - it totally destresses you, and you feel absolutely wonderful afterwards.

There is no need to be apprehensive - just go with the flow, relax and be guided by those who do the cleansing and massaging.

ENJOY - I do!- Hope this helps
Andrea

[lfc pete]

thanks Andrea for your quick responce i feel much better now.

Renee

[Fanny]

Pete
We tried one for the first time this year in Icmeler.
A lady did it for us (me & daughters of 16 & 12)
Was fantastic and will be making sure we do the same this year - can't believe we've not done it before

[beverley]

we have been to turkey many times and had never tried a turkish bath ....untill last year! i was very shy and worried about going but decided to go on our first morning and now im totally hooked, it was the most relaxing time ive had, absolutally fantastic and just as someone has already said the staff put you at ease and explain everything they are going to do to you.
i would reccommend you have the full package sauna, scrub. jaccusi and massage. on our second visit to icmeler last year the very first thing we did was go back to the turkish baths and the staff rememberd us. it also helps your tan to last a lot longer . im counting the days to my next one ! go on take the plunge i did and wouldnt dream of going to turkey and not having this wonderful experience.

[lincgirl]

Hi Pete I would also really recommend this. Until my last visit to Turkey i had never "braved" going for one but i shall definately plan a trip on my next stay!

Must admit i was daunted to be walking around in just my bikini (it`s bad enough for me just laying by the pool) but soon found that everyone else felt the same and had a great time and such a laugh with the rest of the group i was with. It was the most relaxed i felt all holiday!!

My advice... go for it and enjoy!!