Spas, hammams and massage in Edirne

Spa and massage options in Edirne consist of a historic double hammam behind the Selimiye Mosque and a centre offering massage in the city centre. Edirne, which served as a capital in the Ottoman period, is known for its historic buildings, above all the Selimiye Mosque, the work of Mimar Sinan. There are no hotel spas or thermal resorts among the listed options; what the province offers is built around the traditional hammam and massage.

A historic double hammam behind the Selimiye

According to its description, Edirne Saray Hamamı was built in the 14th century on the grounds of the Old Palace and is a double hammam with separate women's and men's sections. Its range of services is broader than that of a classic neighbourhood hammam: alongside the Turkish bath and the traditional hammam ritual, kese (exfoliating scrub) and foam wash, body peeling, body masks and facials are listed. For massage, aromatherapy massage and foot and leg massage are offered. The hammam is within walking distance for those visiting the Selimiye Mosque; you can round off a wash in the historic building with a treatment or a massage.

A massage centre with female therapists

Edirne and Massage Therapy is a massage centre in the İstasyon neighbourhood of the Merkez district. Two services are listed: sports massage and aromatherapy massage. According to its description, treatments are given by female therapists; which clients the centre accepts is not stated. Sports massage is a treatment for people who exercise regularly that concentrates on specific muscle groups and can help reduce muscle tension. Aromatherapy massage, by contrast, is a lighter-pressure option done with essential oils and aimed at relaxation.

Because Saray Hamamı has two separate sections, women and men can use the hammam on the same day in their own sections; the sections' opening hours may differ, though, so you should still confirm in advance. When booking an appointment at the massage centre, you can also ask about the session length and what the treatment includes. If you have a burn, a wound or redness on your skin, it is better to leave kese and peeling for another day; during pregnancy, consult your doctor before treatments that use essential oils. If you are having a massage for the first time, you can use the guide that brings together what to know before your first session.