Hammans On Holiday At Hotels In Side Turkey

Turkish baths or hammans have been part of Turkish culture for thousands of years. The Roman rulers of Turkey used the natural spas and hot springs in the region as Turkish baths. The Seljuks and Ottomans built large Turkish baths in the more populated areas of Turkey for the local people to use as their houses didnt have any facilities for bathing. Nowadays, hotels in Side Turkey like the 5 star Sentido Perissia Hotel, have in-house hammans realising that for many people they are an integral part of the Turkish holiday experience.

There are three stages to the Turkish bath experience. When you enter a hamman, you will be given a cubicle where you have to undress and put on a loin cloth. Never take the loin cloth off or go into the baths naked as this is considered very rude. Once in your loin cloth, you will be taken to the hot or steam room, where you relax and build up a sweat whilst waiting for your muscles to loosen. If you want, a member of staff will give you a massage now after your muscles are relaxed. After the hot room, you go into the warm room, where you either wash yourself or a staff member will rub you down with a special cloth to get rid of the old skin blocking your pores. After this, its off to the cool room where you are bundled in warm towels. Now is the time to relax and have a cup of refreshing mint tea. If youre feeling tired, you can even go back to your cubicle for a sleep. Most hammans have separate sections or times for men and women but in the more tourist areas, they cater for both although women need to be aware that all the staff are male.

Many Alanya hotels have an in-house hamman like the 5 star Goldcity Tourism Complex at Antalya. As well as an authentic Turkish bath, the hotel also boasts saunas, steam rooms, shock showers as well as a fully equipped Fitness Centre. Being pampered is very much the by word here as the hotel has an amazing 14 massage rooms. The kids will love the Aquapark here with 8 thrilling slides for them and dads will love all the sporting facilities available. There are several dining options on offer and a wealth of bars for you to relax in. Ideally situated near gorgeous beaches, it has splendid sea views with a background of the Toros Mountains.

One of the best Belek hotels for every conceivable facility and amenity is the opulent 5 star Maxx Royal Belek Golf and Spa which is only 1 km away from Belek town with its designer shops. The hotel has everything to make your stay here memorable. There are 2 hammans here which are very popular and many guests start their day with a Turkish massage. The state-of-the-art spa with steam bath, snow shower, 2 saunas and 25 therapy rooms will please mum and there are a load of land and water based sporting activities for dad to try. The resort is only 50 metres away from the Montgomerie Maxx Royal Golf Course as well. There is a comprehensive entertainment package provided and 5 a la carte restaurants offering Italian, French, Far Eastern, International and Steak House cuisine. Or maybe you prefer a relaxing drink by one of the seven swimming pools? Whatever you want, rest assured the Maxx Royal Belek Golf and Spa will have it in spades.