Salt Room, Mud Therapy & Dr. Fish in Side: How to Add Them to Your Hammam Day

The Turkish bath is the heart of a visit to Sırma Wellness Hamam: warmth, kese scrub on the marble, then foam. Around that ritual, the house menu lists five smaller wellness extras that guests often ask about — the salt room, mud therapy, fango with algae or chocolate, Dr. Fish and foot detox. This guide explains what each one is, how long it takes, which programmes already include it, and how to combine them without turning a relaxing afternoon into a rushed one.

The short answer

• Five add-ons: Salt Room (20 min), Dr. Fish (20 min), Foot Detox Nano (30 min), Mud Therapy (60 min) and Fango with algae or chocolate (60 min). Durations are those listed on the house menu.
• Already included? Every Hammam Programme (1–5) includes time in the salt room. Programme 3 also ends with Dr. Fish, and Programmes 4 and 5 end with Dr. Fish or Foot Detox.
• Typical order: heat rooms and salt room first, then kese and foam, then any massage, with Dr. Fish or Foot Detox as a light finale.
• Wellness only: these are traditional, relaxing experiences — not medical treatments.
• Where and when: Side Mah. Özal Cad. 624. Sk. No:2, Side, Manavgat. Open daily 08:30–19:00. Hotel transfer can be arranged from Side, Kumköy, Çolaklı, Evrenseki and Sorgun.

The five add-ons at a glance

Salt Room

The salt room is simply quiet time: you sit and rest in a calm room before the hands-on part of your visit. It is part of every hammam programme, and you can also book it on its own or alongside a massage.

Mud Therapy

Mud therapy is a 60-minute wellness body treatment. It suits guests who want a longer, slower session alongside the hammam rather than a quick extra.

Fango with Algae or Chocolate

Fango is the classic spa word for a mud-based body treatment. At Sırma you choose between an algae and a chocolate version when you book; the session lasts 60 minutes. If you are torn between mud therapy and fango, ask the team on WhatsApp which feels closer to what you have in mind.

Dr. Fish

Dr. Fish is a fish spa-style foot experience: you rest your feet in a basin of water with small fish. It lasts 20 minutes and is designed as a light finale after the hammam or a massage. Children often enjoy it too — it is part of the Kids Hammam Programme.

Foot Detox (Nano)

Foot Detox Nano is a 30-minute wellness foot ritual, offered as an alternative finale to Dr. Fish. Despite the name, it is a relaxing foot ritual, not a medical or cleansing treatment. In the longer programmes you get one or the other; the house confirms which option is available when you book.

Is it already in your programme?

Check what your package covers before adding extras — no need to book the salt room twice.

• Programmes 1 and 2: sauna and salt room are included; Dr. Fish is not.
• Hammam Programme 3: sauna, salt room, peeling & foam, Mix Therapy massage, foot reflexology, face care and Dr. Fish.
• Programmes 4 Bronze and 5: salt room included, finishing with Dr. Fish or Foot Detox.
• Kids Hammam Programme: includes a chocolate mask and Dr. Fish, at a child's pace.

If you book only the traditional Turkish bath, you can add any of the five on request.

Three ways to plan your day

1. A short visit with a light finale. Turkish bath ritual, then 20 minutes of Dr. Fish or 30 minutes of Foot Detox. Ideal if you need to be back at the hotel for lunch.

2. The classic programme day. Choose a hammam programme — the salt room is already in it — and let the house run the sequence: heat, salt room, kese and foam, massage, face care. Programmes 3–5 add the foot finale for you.

3. A slow half day. Hammam ritual plus 60 minutes of mud therapy or fango, finishing with a foot ritual. Plan a few unhurried hours, keep the evening free, and avoid stacking it with a long excursion. Heat rooms and rest add time beyond the listed steps, so ask for a realistic window when you reserve.

Practical notes before you add extras

• Health first. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition, open cuts or sensitive skin, or any medical concerns, check with your doctor before booking — and mention it when you book so the team can advise. This applies especially to heat rooms, body treatments and Dr. Fish.
• Fresh sunburn? Tell us; a gentler plan or a different day may be better.
• What to bring: just your swimsuit. Peştemal, towel and slippers are provided; there is no swimsuit rental. Our hamam etiquette guide covers the rest.
• Transfer: share your hotel name when you book; hotel transfer can be arranged for Side, Kumköy, Çolaklı, Evrenseki and Sorgun, and the pick-up time is confirmed in our reply.

How to book add-ons

Send a short WhatsApp message or use the contact page with your hotel, number of guests, preferred day and time window, the programme or bath you want, and which add-ons interest you. If you want fango, say whether you prefer algae or chocolate. The team confirms availability, the order of your visit and — if you need it — the transfer time.

FAQ

Is the salt room included in hammam programmes?

Yes. All five Hammam Programmes include time in the salt room. You can also book a 20-minute salt room session on its own or with a massage.

What is the difference between Dr. Fish and Foot Detox?

Both are light foot finales on the house menu. Dr. Fish is a 20-minute fish spa-style foot experience; Foot Detox Nano is a 30-minute wellness foot ritual. In Programmes 4 and 5 you get one or the other, confirmed when you book.

Mud therapy or fango — which should I choose?

Both are 60-minute wellness body treatments. Fango comes in an algae or chocolate version that you choose when booking. Ask the team on WhatsApp to explain the difference before you decide.

Are these treatments medical?

No. They are traditional wellness experiences for relaxation, not diagnosis or treatment. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or any medical concerns, check with your doctor first and tell us when you book.

Can children try Dr. Fish?

Yes. Dr. Fish is part of the Kids Hammam Programme, together with foam, a short oil massage and a chocolate mask. Parents can stay with their children.