TURKISH BATHS

When in Rome do as the Romans do. When in Turkey take a Turkish bath. This session of deep relaxation begins in the 'warm room'. This first pamper space bathes you in a continuous flow of warm dry air which opens your pores and relaxes your muscles. You'll sit on a raised central platform known as a Gobek Tasi which translates as a belly stone in English. While you're here spa professionals will pad around with loofahs which can be used to polish the surface of the skin. When you've been coddled in this space for roughly a quarter of an hour it'll be time for your massage. Just like Sweden, Turkey has cornered its own market of massages. These pamper treatments are foamy and your muscles are lightly kneaded rather than rubbed. There will be time to cool down before you return back to the port.