The recently constructed Turkish baths in the centre of Malaga are a
must on your stag weekend. They are ideal as either a hangover cure or
the perfect start to a day basking in the sun. Its purpose is not only
to cleanse your body and skin; it provides an inner sense of well-being,
relieves stress and is the perfect way to relax. Just what the stag needs !
There are five processes to the Turkish baths: seasoning of the body with heat, massage, exfoliating the skin, soaping and most importantly relaxation.
The baths themselves consist of three interconnected steamy rooms completely
lined with heated marble-floors. Begin with a shower in the hottest
hall, (about 45ºC). In the centre is a large heated marble platform
known as a Gobek Tasi, where you spend some time relaxing.
The effect of this room is to raise your body temperature, soften your skin, open your pores and make you perspire. You can bathe yourself by filling the bowl (tas) with hot water from the basins and pouring it over yourself… If the heat proves too much you can retire to a cooler room for a while or make use of the cold running water.
The next room has a temperature of 40ºC. Here you clean and
exfoliate your body with the soap and the horsehair glove and refresh
your body with water from the basins or the shower. You may wish to
spend most of your time here, as both the temperature and the atmosphere
are very comfortable.
Afterwards, you can move into the cooler room where you can simply relax and wait for your body to cool down. This room, where the Turkish massages take place, has a temperature of 30ºC. If you decide to have the other specialised massages you will be given a dressing gown and will be escorted to a dry room upstairs. NEXT PAGE >>
What do I get for my money ?
Senor
Stag guide to make sure everything goes smoothly in the Turkish Baths
