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Visiting a hamam is one experience that holidaymakers in Turkey should not miss, with these national baths providing an excellent way to unwind after a tough day seeing the sights. Similar to a Scandinavian steam room, these Turkish variants are more focused on the use of water rather than vapours to achieve a relaxing environment. These bathing rooms were traditionally used for ritual cleansing, as well as providing a fun, friendly social gathering place. Remember to bring your swimming costume, as hamams are mixed-sex establishments, having separate male and female changing rooms. If you are concerned about your belongings, you shouldn't worry, as there will be lockers at hand so that you can store valuables. Once you arrive, you will be directed to a 'warm' room, where hot, dry air is pumped into the space, causing your pores to open up as you start to sweat. From here, guests can opt to crank up the heat by entering an even hotter area, where you lie on a marble slab until you are ready to move on to the massage room. Here, a professional masseuse will scrub your skin with a coarse mitten, which loosens up the dead skin and brings dirt to the surface. You will also receive a soap foam treatment to clean out your pores and a full body massage to leave the skin feeling refreshed and your muscles relaxed. After this, it is advisable to have a normal shower to remove all of the grime that has escaped from your pores, before wrapping yourself in a towel and sitting in the cooling room. In this area, drinks are often available and you might even find a fully-stocked bar. Some of the best hamams in Turkey are located in Marmaris. The port city is the home of Armutalan Hamam, which is the second-largest structure of its type in the country. With three hamam rooms, a sizable massage area, two saunas and two Jacuzzis, the establishment is a great place to start if you are keen to kick back and relax. It also has a swimming pool, allowing you to do a couple of lengths after you complete your hamam session, with most lasting approximately an hour, depending on your treatment. Armutalan Hamam is open from 09:00 to 22:00 local time most days and has its own onsite beauty salon and hairdressers. However, if you decide to go for the latter, be warned that Turkish barbers use an unusual method for removing hair on the ears - a naked flame held just above them. Anyone hoping for a full-scale pampering can also use the facility's spa, which has a range of exotic treatments on offer for guests. Select from a chocolate or honey massage, or experience the pleasures of foot reflexology during your stay, while more traditional pedicures and manicures are also available. If that's not enough for you, there is also a special VIP room for those who want to be treated like royalty for the day. However, there are a number of other excellent hamams in Marmaris and the rest of the country, so don't be afraid to do some exploring of your local area. Whichever one you go for, you can be rest assured it will be a relaxing experience that you won't forget in a hurry. Relax in a traditional hamam when you book holidays to Marmaris with Jewel in the Crown Holidays. You can choose from stays at the Sun Maris Beach Hotel in Marmaris, Turkey and the Blue Bay's Hotel Deluxe & Spa in Marmaris, Turkey - making for the perfect getaway.
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