A hammam (Arabic: حمّام, romanized: ḥammām), also often called a Turkish bath by Westerners, [1] is a type of steam bath or a place of public bathing associated with the Islamic world.

Originating from the Roman bathhouses and integrated into Islamic culture, hammams have evolved into a vital part of Middle Eastern and North African societies. Traditionally, they served as communal …

Your body is then rinsed and dried off. You are given a body massage with argon oil.

Dec 9, 2025 · Unlike a Western spa focused primarily on relaxation, the hammam experience is a process of deep purification and thermal conditioning using steam, heat, and vigorous exfoliation.

Dec 11, 2025 · The hammam represents an ancient tradition of physical cleansing and deep relaxation that has endured for centuries across the Middle East and North Africa. Often referred to as a …

Our Hammam in Granada is like the city that houses it: hidden water at the foot of the Alhambra that calls for tranquillity and contact with the ever latent heart of Al Ándalus.

A hammam is a Turkish version of the steam bath and was traditionally a place of public bathing. It is a profoundly relaxing treatment that uses hot steam to give your skin a deep cleanse.

Rooted in tradition, a hammam is a Middle Eastern wellbeing practice that dates back to the Roman and Byzantine eras and is essentially a steam bath experience (that might include a pool or a steam …

Oct 3, 2018 · The hammam, also known as the Turkish hamam or Turkish bath, is the Middle Eastern variant of a steam bath, which can be categorized as a wet relative of the sauna.

Discover the ancient art of Turkish hammam baths, their health benefits and traditions for a rejuvenating experience.