Side & Manavgat, Antalya, Turkey · 3 Hours · From €30 per person

Authentic Turkish Bath Experience in Side & Manavgat
Step into a peaceful world of warm marble, soothing steam, traditional body exfoliation and luxurious foam massage. Designed to refresh your body, relax your mind and prepare your skin for the perfect Mediterranean holiday.
- Traditional Turkish Hammam
- Steam Room Experience
- Body Scrub (Kese)
- Foam Massage Ritual
- Sauna Access
- Optional Oil Massage
- Hotel Transfer Service
Why Millions of Travellers Start Their Holiday with a Turkish Bath
For many visitors, a traditional Turkish bath isn’t just another activity—it’s the perfect way to reset after travelling and prepare for days of sunshine, swimming and exploring the Mediterranean coast.
Feel Refreshed After Your Journey
Long flights, airport transfers and hot summer weather can leave you feeling tired. A relaxing hammam ritual helps you unwind before your holiday truly begins.
Prepare Your Skin Naturally
Traditional exfoliation removes dead skin cells, leaving your skin smoother and helping you enjoy a cleaner, fresher feeling throughout your holiday.
Get Ready for Sunny Beach Days
Many travellers choose a Turkish bath before spending long days at the beach because clean, refreshed skin feels more comfortable under the Mediterranean sun.
Relax Body & Mind
Warm marble, gentle steam and traditional foam massage create a peaceful atmosphere that helps you slow down and enjoy your holiday from day one.
Your Turkish Bath Journey, Step by Step
Wondering what actually happens during a traditional Turkish bath? Here’s a simple step-by-step overview of your experience, from the moment you’re picked up until you return feeling refreshed and renewed.
Hotel Pickup
Your experience begins with a comfortable hotel pickup from Side or nearby areas. Sit back, relax and let your wellness journey begin.
Arrival & Preparation
After arriving at the hammam, you’ll receive everything needed for your visit before changing and preparing for the traditional bathing ritual.
Steam & Sauna Experience
Warm steam and gentle heat help your body unwind while preparing your skin for the traditional exfoliation that follows.
Traditional Kese Ritual
A professional therapist performs the famous Turkish kese treatment, gently exfoliating your skin as part of one of Türkiye’s oldest wellness traditions.
Foam Massage
Relax beneath soft clouds of warm foam while enjoying one of the most memorable parts of the authentic Turkish hammam experience.
Relax & Refresh
Take a few quiet moments to relax, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and leave feeling lighter, cleaner and completely refreshed.
Comfortable Return Transfer
Once your Turkish bath experience is complete, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel ready to enjoy the rest of your holiday.
Choose the Turkish Bath Experience That Suits You
Enjoy a complete Turkish bath experience designed to help you relax, refresh your skin and recharge your body. Every step has been carefully combined into one unforgettable wellness journey.
Sauna
Begin your experience in the dry heat of the sauna, allowing your muscles to relax while preparing your body for the traditional hammam ritual.
Steam Room
Gentle steam softens the skin, opens pores and creates the ideal conditions for a refreshing Turkish bath experience.
Traditional Kese Peeling
Experience the famous Turkish kese ritual, where dead skin cells are gently removed to leave your skin feeling clean, smooth and revitalised.
Foam Massage
Relax beneath rich clouds of warm foam while enjoying one of the most iconic and soothing parts of the traditional hammam experience.
Face Mask
Refresh and nourish your skin with a revitalising face mask designed to leave your complexion feeling soft and hydrated.
Relaxing Oil Massage
Complete your wellness journey with a calming oil massage that helps ease tension and promotes total relaxation.
Tea & Coffee
After your treatments, unwind with complimentary tea or coffee in a peaceful atmosphere before returning to your hotel.
Hotel Transfer Included
Round-trip hotel transfers from Side and nearby holiday areas are included, making your experience comfortable from beginning to end.
All of these experiences are included as part of your Turkish Bath package, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing and authentic hammam journey without worrying about the details.
More Than a Turkish Bath — A Wellness Experience You’ll Feel Throughout Your Holiday
A traditional Turkish bath offers much more than a relaxing spa visit. From smoother skin to deep relaxation, every stage of the experience is designed to help you feel refreshed, comfortable and ready to enjoy your time on the Mediterranean coast.
Softer & Smoother Skin
Traditional kese exfoliation gently removes dead skin cells, leaving your skin feeling noticeably cleaner, smoother and refreshed.
Deep Physical Relaxation
Warm marble, soothing steam and professional massage techniques help ease everyday tension while creating a calm and peaceful feeling.
A Better Start to Your Holiday
Many visitors choose a Turkish bath early in their holiday to recover from travelling and begin their stay feeling fresh and energised.
A Complete Sense of Cleanliness
Steam, foam massage and exfoliation work together to create an enjoyable feeling of freshness that lasts well beyond your visit.
Time to Slow Down
Between sightseeing, beaches and busy schedules, a Turkish bath offers a peaceful opportunity to pause, recharge and simply enjoy the moment.
A Timeless Wellness Tradition
Turkish baths have been enjoyed for generations, combining traditional bathing rituals with modern comfort to create an experience that remains popular with travellers from around the world.
Why Many Guests Choose a Turkish Bath at the Beginning of Their Holiday
Starting your holiday with a Turkish bath helps you unwind after travelling, settle into a slower holiday rhythm and enjoy the days ahead feeling relaxed, refreshed and ready for new experiences around Side and Manavgat.
Everything You Should Know Before Your Turkish Bath
Whether this is your first Turkish bath or you’ve enjoyed one before, these practical tips will help you feel comfortable, prepared and ready to make the most of your hammam experience.
What Should I Wear?
Swimwear is recommended during your Turkish bath experience. Towels and the traditional hammam wrap are provided, allowing you to feel comfortable throughout every stage of the visit.
What Should I Bring?
Bring your swimwear, a change of clothes and any personal toiletries you may wish to use after your visit. Everything else is provided at the spa.
Can Couples Enjoy the Experience Together?
Yes. Couples, friends and families are welcome. Depending on the facility, treatments may be arranged separately while you still enjoy the experience during the same visit.
Is It Suitable for Children?
Children are generally welcome when accompanied by an adult. Parents can choose the most suitable treatments based on the child’s age and comfort.
What About Pregnancy or Medical Conditions?
If you are pregnant or have any medical concerns, consult your doctor before booking and inform the spa staff so suitable recommendations can be provided.
Should I Remove Jewellery?
For comfort and safety, it’s recommended to remove jewellery, watches and other valuable accessories before entering the sauna, steam room or massage areas.
When Is the Best Time to Visit?
Many visitors prefer a Turkish bath during the first days of their holiday, helping them relax after travelling and feel refreshed before exploring Side and Manavgat.
How Long Does the Experience Take?
The complete experience, including transfers, generally takes around three hours, giving you plenty of time to relax without taking up your entire day.
Are the Facilities Clean?
Professional Turkish bath facilities follow regular cleaning procedures and hygiene standards to provide a comfortable and enjoyable environment for every guest.
Do I Need Previous Spa Experience?
Not at all. Turkish baths are suitable for first-time visitors as well as experienced spa lovers, with staff guiding you through each stage of the experience.
Why Travellers Choose Our Turkish Bath Experience
A memorable Turkish bath is about much more than steam and massage. From the moment you’re picked up until you’re comfortably returned to your hotel, every part of the experience is designed to be relaxing, well organised and enjoyable.
Clean & Hygienic Facilities
Our partner hammam follows high hygiene standards, with regularly maintained treatment areas, fresh towels and a clean, comfortable environment for every guest.
Professional Therapists
Experienced spa professionals perform every treatment with care, helping first-time visitors and regular hammam guests feel equally comfortable.
Comfortable Hotel Transfers
Round-trip hotel transfers are organised for a smooth experience, allowing you to simply relax without worrying about transportation.
Traditional Hammam Experience
Enjoy authentic Turkish bathing traditions combined with modern comfort, creating a balanced wellness experience for international travellers.
Local Knowledge & Friendly Support
Our local team is available before and after your booking, helping answer questions and making your experience as easy as possible.
Ideal for First-Time Visitors
Never visited a Turkish bath before? Friendly guidance throughout the experience helps you feel relaxed, informed and confident from start to finish.
What Is a Turkish Bath?
Discover why the traditional Turkish bath, also known as a hammam, has remained one of Türkiye’s most relaxing wellness experiences for centuries.
A Turkish Bath, traditionally known as a hammam, is a centuries-old wellness ritual that combines gentle heat, steam, body cleansing and deep relaxation. Unlike a modern spa that mainly focuses on massage treatments, a Turkish bath follows a carefully structured experience designed to cleanse the skin, relax the muscles and refresh both body and mind.
Your visit usually begins in a warm steam room where the heat helps soften the skin and prepare your body for the traditional cleansing ritual. After your muscles have relaxed, an experienced therapist performs a kese treatment—a gentle exfoliation using a special glove that removes dead skin cells and leaves the skin feeling noticeably smoother. This is followed by the famous foam massage, one of the most enjoyable parts of the hammam experience, before many guests choose to complete their visit with an optional aromatic oil massage.
For many travellers visiting Side and Manavgat, a Turkish bath is more than simply a spa treatment. It is often the first activity they choose after arriving in Türkiye because it provides an opportunity to unwind after travelling, recover from long flights and prepare the skin before spending time on the Mediterranean beaches. The combination of warmth, relaxation and traditional hospitality creates an experience that feels both authentic and refreshing.
Today, Turkish baths combine historic bathing traditions with modern comfort, offering clean facilities, professional therapists and a relaxing atmosphere suitable for couples, families, solo travellers and first-time visitors alike. Whether you’re looking to recharge before exploring Side or simply enjoy a peaceful wellness experience during your holiday, a traditional hammam remains one of the most memorable cultural experiences in Türkiye.
Turkish Bath vs Modern Spa
Both experiences are designed to help you relax, but they offer completely different wellness journeys. Here’s a quick comparison to help you understand which experience suits you best.
If you’re visiting Side for the first time, many travellers enjoy a Turkish bath during the first days of their holiday before heading to the beach or joining outdoor excursions.
Understanding the Hammam Ritual
Every step of a traditional Turkish bath has a purpose. Rather than simply relaxing, the hammam follows a carefully designed sequence that prepares your skin, refreshes your body and leaves you feeling completely renewed.
Steam & Sauna
Your experience begins with gentle heat and steam that help relax the muscles, soften the skin and open the pores. This prepares your body for the traditional cleansing ritual while creating a calm and comfortable start to your hammam journey.
Traditional Kese
The famous kese treatment is one of the most important parts of a Turkish bath. Using a special exfoliating glove, the therapist gently removes dead skin cells, leaving your skin feeling noticeably smoother, cleaner and refreshed.
Foam Massage
Rich clouds of warm foam cover the body while gentle massage movements help you relax. This signature hammam ritual creates a light, refreshing sensation and is often remembered as the most enjoyable part of the entire experience.
Relaxing Oil Massage
Many guests choose to finish their visit with an optional aromatic oil massage. After the cleansing ritual, the muscles are already relaxed, allowing the massage to provide an even deeper feeling of comfort and wellbeing.
The sequence is intentional. Steam prepares the skin, the traditional kese exfoliates it, the foam massage cleanses and relaxes the body, and the final oil massage completes the experience. Together, these steps create the authentic Turkish hammam ritual that has been enjoyed for generations.
Your Skin After a Turkish Bath
A traditional Turkish bath leaves your skin feeling smoother, cleaner and deeply refreshed. Following a few simple aftercare tips will help you enjoy the benefits of your hammam experience for even longer.
Ready for Sunbathing
After dead skin cells are gently removed, your skin feels softer and smoother. Many travellers choose a Turkish bath before spending time on the beach to enjoy a more even and comfortable sun tan.
Stay Hydrated
Steam and sauna can cause your body to lose fluids. Drinking plenty of water after your Turkish bath helps you stay hydrated and supports your overall wellbeing throughout the day.
Protect Your Skin
If you’re heading outdoors afterwards, apply sunscreen before spending long periods in direct sunlight. Freshly exfoliated skin deserves extra protection during hot summer days.
Enjoy Your Holiday
Once your Turkish bath is complete, you’re ready to enjoy beaches, boat trips, sightseeing or outdoor adventures feeling relaxed, refreshed and ready for the rest of your holiday.
Many guests in Side book their Turkish bath during the first one or two days of their holiday. It helps prepare the skin before beach days while leaving them feeling refreshed before joining activities such as boat tours, rafting, jeep safaris or scuba diving.
Turkish Bath for Every Traveller
Whether you’re visiting Side for adventure, relaxation or a family holiday, a traditional Turkish bath is an experience that suits almost every type of traveller.
Couples
A relaxing way to unwind together before enjoying romantic beach walks, boat trips or sunset dinners around Side.
Families
Suitable for families looking to begin their holiday feeling refreshed before exploring beaches and local attractions.
Solo Travellers
Perfect for solo visitors who want to relax, recharge and experience one of Türkiye’s best-known wellness traditions.
Active Holidaymakers
An excellent way to prepare for beach days, boat tours, scuba diving, rafting and other outdoor adventures in Side.
Most visitors choose a Turkish bath within the first days of their holiday, making it an ideal way to relax after travelling and start exploring Side feeling refreshed and ready for new experiences.
Begin Your Side Holiday Feeling Refreshed
Experience one of Türkiye’s oldest wellness traditions with a relaxing Turkish bath in Side. Enjoy hotel transfers, professional therapists, traditional hammam rituals and a peaceful atmosphere before heading to the beach or exploring the region’s most popular attractions.





