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How to Gain a Memorable Turkish Hammam Experience

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By Aurora GiannaPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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A traditional Turkish bath is indeed an experience that should not be missed if you ever find yourself in Istanbul. It's possible that you've overheard some individuals refer to Turkish baths as nothing less than a religious experience. There is, however, literally no reason for you to be concerned about the mysticism that surrounds hammams if you are not already acquainted with them. This article is a tutorial that will teach you everything you must know about these Turkish baths.

Where Can I Find a Turkish Bath?

Hammams may be found across the globe, despite the fact that we refer to them as Turkish baths. The word "hamam" refers to a communal bathing area that was traditionally used in Islamic culture. Originally, hammams were simple communal bathing areas that lacked any kind of decoration.

Nevertheless, as the ages passed, they evolved into symbols of opulence and the coming together of communities. The Ottoman heritage may be seen in the hammams. It's possible that you're already aware of this, but Turkish baths are famous for their amazing and ornate architecture. And you don't have to go all the way to Istanbul for an experience. You can also have an authentic experience at a Turkish Hammam in Dubai the likes offered by Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.

What Kind of Experiences Can You Get From Turkish Hamams?

There is hardly a shred of doubt in anyone's mind that Turkish baths are regal and utterly soothing. However, it's possible that you have quite a few queries and that is precisely what we are here to assist you with, so don't worry about a thing. The following is an in-depth description of what you might anticipate happening throughout your time spent in a Turkish bath:

Men and Women will be separated

Traditional hammams are divided into distinct areas for males and females to use. On the other hand, there are a few newly opened hammams that welcome both men and women into the same communal bathing area. In Turkish baths, this isn’t the only method that is used to ensure customers' privacy. Marble walls separate the individual washing areas too.

Everyone who is there to attend to you is of the same sex

The attendants working there will also be of the same gender as the person using the facility. Tellak is the term used to refer to male attendants, while natir is the term used to refer to female attendants. They will provide you with massages, washes, scrubs, and other services to make you feel as comfortable as possible. In addition, the attendants will direct you as you go through the many phases of the bathing process, which include progressively warmer chambers.

Remove as much clothing as you feel confident doing so

Wondering how much you should be undressing for this experience? Well, in a Turkish bath, disrobing to their underwear, swimsuits, or even going entirely nude is common practice. However, it is not required that you remove all your clothing before entering. If you want to keep on your undergarments, you should carry a change of clothing since there is a good chance that they will become wet. During the Turkish bath experience, you'll be provided with a bath wrap, which is called a peshtemal, to cover yourself.

You have the option of doing the tasks on your own

Obviously, various people have varying thresholds for what they consider to be comfortable. You have the option of giving yourself a scrub and a massage instead of requesting these services from the attendant at the spa. In order to really unwind and get a sense of what these Turkish baths are like, you need to have a whole experience that is conducted in the classic hammam way, which can only be provided by trained experts.

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