Relax at the Hammam Baths in Athens
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Athens is a city that will expose you to new experiences. While it does have a strong historical past, the modern day city is filled with gems just waiting to be discovered. One of the experiences you should enjoy is visiting the Hammam Baths. Here’s more information about it:
About the Hammam Baths
The Hammam Baths in Athens, Greece was created with the intention of having a modern space that respects the traditional hammam baths. This allows visitors to get an authentic hammam bath experience in a more modern environment. The Hammam Baths are a wonderful way to escape everyday life and relax while remaining in the city of Athens.
The Hammam Baths have high-quality standards and aim to deliver the best services that will combine treatments, relaxation, wellness, and even fun!
Hammam baths have their roots in ancient Greek and Roman times. It then spread throughout many cultures of the Mediterranean basin. Hammams focus on the element water and use it for beauty, wellness, and balance as well as mental and physical health.
Relax at the Hammam Baths in Athens
At the Hammam Baths in Athens, you will find a variety of services. Basic services include the traditional hammam experience. In the Hammam Room the relaxing effects of water will help you to de-stress and release tension. During this experience you can use a loofah sponge and soap to enjoy a personal bath before you head to the lounge where you can enjoy tea and traditional Turkish treats. The
Moroccan Hammam is another basic service experience you can enjoy at the Hammam Baths. Here you will enjoy a journey of beauty, relaxation, and deep cleaning. The ritual comprises of a coating of Savon noir, a black soap for the face and body, a body and face exfoliation, and a face and body mask. The Moroccan Hammam ends with a cleansing of the hair and a relaxing head massage.
The Hammam Baths in Athens offer a dry room massage. You can choose the type of massage that appeals to you: athletic, muscle relaxing, lymphatic, or a basic relaxing massage. These massages will be enjoyed with oil and last either 30 or 60 minutes.
An Ancient Greek Massage is also offered at the Hammam Baths. This massage involves powder, brush, and cupping along with essential oils. You can combine this massage with any basic Hammam service. The Ancient Greek Massage lasts 60 or 90 minutes.
There are also mix and match services offered at the Hammam Baths, which will allow you to customize your experience. These services include: an anti-cellulite treatment that removes dry and rough skin from the waist down; a hair mask that has natural products such as honey, mud, and argan oil; black soap, which is an olive oil paste that is rich in antioxidants that helps to nourish and cleanse skin; and ketseas, which is a wonderful scrub, but should be done before the black soap treatment.
The Hammam Baths is ideally located in Athens, Greece. It can be accessed via the Metro, bus, taxi, or car. You can even walk if you’re in the area seeing the sights.
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This post was written by Greek Boston
