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Turkish Hammam Spa & Dine Date
Indulge yourselves in the romantic centuries-old tradition of Turkish hammam. Enjoy a steamy bath, scrub, and massage at a traditional bathhouse, followed by a romantic dinner at a local restaurant featuring the flavors of southern Turkish cuisine.
- Your day begins in the beautiful city of Hatay, filled with rich history and unique cultural blend. You and your partner spend the afternoon in a traditional Turkish hammam spa. After a steam bath in the heated room, you both experience a rejuvenating body scrub and a relaxing massage followed by a cooling-down period.
- Post this heavenly experience, as the evening sets, you both walk hand-in-hand and arrive at an intimate local restaurant. Here, you enjoy a candle-lit dinner where the menu includes dishes from Southern Turkey, known for its bold and spicy flavors.
- To cap the evening off, take a slow walk around the city under the stars, appreciating the history-rich buildings and quiet, scenic streets, making the most of your romantic, spicy date in Hatay.
Preparation steps:
- To prepare for this day, make reservations at Antakya Hamami for an authentic hammam experience and follow it up with a table booking at Kunefeci Zekeriya Usta. You may also want to do a bit of research on Turkish bathhouse etiquette prior to your visit.
- As the weather in Hatay during November is quite comfortable, you don't need any special clothing. However, do ensure to carry an extra set of clothes for post hammam session.
- Keep an open mind about the food. Hatay cuisine can be quite spicy and different from typical Turkish food. Read up on dishes like โTepsi Kebabiโ, โBiberli Ekmekโ and โKรผnefeโ, ascertain your spice levels and prepare your palate for an enlighting experience.
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Some tips:
- The hammam service might be same-sex only for certain timings, so you may not visit the hammam together but can certainly meet afterward. Turkish bathhouses provide towels, essential oils, and soaps but you can bring your own if you wish. Take everything slow and do not rush the hammam experience as it is meant to be relaxing.
- At the restaurant, the dishes are usually spicy and full of flavors. 'Kรผnefe' is a must-try dessert, it's sweet and unique to the region. Don't forget to pair your meal with traditional Turkish tea.
- The weather in November is usually comfortable in Hatay, after dinner, if you wish, you can take a stroll in the city and enjoy the.architectural sights Hatay offers.
Recommended locations:
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Ahmediye Camii, Yeni Camii Mahallesi Ayakkabicilar carsisi, Pazar Sk. No2, 31060 Antakya/Hatay, Tรผrkiye
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Kรผรงรผkdalyan, Antakya Reyhanlฤฑ Yolu No:117, 31120 Antakya/Hatay, Tรผrkiye
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