France left the former African colony - Tunisia - a lot: delicious cuisine, marvelous architecture and a miracle of relaxation called “thalassotherapy”. "Thalasso" translated from Greek means "sea". As the name suggests, thalassotherapy is a set of procedures using sea water. But not just sea water, but collected at a considerable distance from the shore and heated to 33℃.
Even just lying in this water is useful, because it is rich in minerals and beneficial elements that penetrate the body through the skin and heal it. But in Tunisia you will be offered a whole range of pleasant and useful procedures, for which your body will thank you.
Typically, such procedures are offered as a course, but do not rush to buy a package right away. If you consult with a doctor at the thalasso center in advance, he will select a program for you taking into account your individual needs. To get inspired and make sure that you definitely need such health tourism, read about the procedures themselves for which everyone goes to Tunisia.
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Ghassoul
African women knew the beneficial effect of applying volcanic ghassoul clay to the face and body back in ancient times. Not every seagull will reach the middle of the list of its medicinal properties. Among other things, gassul relieves redness, smoothes wrinkles, nourishes the skin and even has an anti-cellulite effect. Before application, the clay is diluted with water and a mixture of aromatic oils. Before using gassul, it is especially recommended to sit in a sauna, this will reveal the beneficial effect even better. By the way, gassoul is a great souvenir. In Tunisia, you can buy it in tablets and powder to bring home and pamper your loved ones.
Benefits of thalassotherapy
Sea water is rich in minerals and trace elements, which penetrate the body through the pores of the skin and restore chemical balance. At the same time, the skin and muscle tissue are toned, and the breakdown of adipocytes - subcutaneous fat cells - is stimulated.
Vascular tone decreases and, as a result, blood pressure decreases. Inhaling sea air relieves bronchial asthma. Thalassotherapy stimulates the immune system, strengthens general condition, normalizes metabolism, and increases vitality.
Another not obvious advantage of thalassotherapy is the acclimatization of the body in a country with an unusual climate. It works as follows: a sharp change in the usual climate and time zone leads to stress in the body and subsequent adaptation.
Upon arrival in Tunisia, you should not go for thalassotherapy procedures on the same day. You need to give your body a few days to adapt to the new climate. After this, stabilization and further strengthening of all body functions occurs. Against this background, thalassotherapy procedures will have a stronger positive effect.
Hammam and gommage
Classic thalassotherapy procedure. To begin with, you will be thoroughly cleaned in the hammam: the bath attendant will walk over your warmed, damp body with a special washcloth to open and cleanse the pores clogged with city dirt. The next part of the procedure is healing. This is gommage or wrapping with special healing clay Tfal. In fact, “tfal” is “clay” translated from Arabic. For wrapping, it is brought to a thick plastic consistency. You can choose a full wrap or partial (for example, only the legs and abdomen).
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Thalassotherapy cost
The cost will depend on:
- the thalassotherapy center you contact. Almost all major hotels in Tunisia have their own thalassotherapy centers, or thalassotherapy rooms in small hotels. There are also independent thalasso centers that do not belong to hotels. All centers set their prices depending on what services they provide, the qualifications of the employees and other reasons.
- The number of treatments you choose.
- From the types of procedures.
- Depending on the time of year: in winter (from November to March) prices are much lower than in summer during the high tourist season.
You can expect to pay about 100 euros for a minimum complex that includes 5 procedures. If you order a complex with a course of all basic procedures in a small center, you can spend 500 euros. If you go to the most popular large centers and take a large number of procedures, the cost can be 1400-1500 euros.
But in principle, there is simply no upper limit on price. Usually there is a dependence of the cost of the procedure on the number of procedures in the course. In other words, the larger the course the client orders, the cheaper the price of each individual procedure.
You can focus on the following prices:
- a four-day program of 5 daily procedures will cost approximately 350 euros;
- six-day program of 5 daily procedures - 500 euros;
- nine-day course with 5 daily procedures - 750 euros;
- a one-time procedure lasting one and a half to two hours - 50-70 euros.
Most likely you will go to the thalassotherapy center in the hotel where you live. Therefore, if you are planning to thoroughly improve your health with thalassotherapy, you should familiarize yourself with the hotel’s pricing policy in advance and choose the hotel that satisfies you as much as possible.
Algotherapy
Algotherapy is a collective term for procedures using algae and sea mud. For those who experience problems with joints, bu muran mud wraps with a high calcium content are well suited. To normalize the functioning of blood vessels in the legs, doctors recommend seaweed wraps, and herbal and mud applications will nourish the skin with vitamins and minerals. Unlike clay, the components used in algotherapy remain moist and do not leave a feeling of dryness on the skin.
SPA body care treatments – a necessity or a luxury?
Carrying out body care procedures is simply necessary to maintain excellent health, good health and youth. And these are not empty words! Most surgeries help relieve fatigue and tension, energize and invigorate you for the whole day.
Beauty salons offer a wide range of body care services, each of which has its own purpose:
- Preparatory preparations help improve blood flow in the microvasculature, reduce the volume of subcutaneous fat and reduce cellulite.
- Lymphatic drainage helps remove excess fluid, which accumulates toxic substances.
- Lipolytics accelerate the breakdown of fat deposits.
- Corrective ones tone muscles and improve the structure of the skin.
The course of necessary body care procedures is prescribed only after a complete diagnosis of the skin condition, during which specialists select the most effective methods of treating existing defects.
After professional care, the skin becomes more elastic and toned. Many spa treatments can work real miracles, which is why they are gaining immense popularity among the population. This should not be surprising, because in beauty salons clients are immersed in a calm and comfortable atmosphere.
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Massage under dripping sea shower
What could be better than a massage? Only massage under a dripping sea shower. For the procedure, you will be placed on a special table, above which there are several miniature shower heads. From them, warm sea water will be evenly sprayed onto your body. In addition to these pleasant sensations, you will also receive a relaxing massage. We recommend this procedure to everyone without exception, and it is also considered one of the most budget-friendly.
Thalasso resorts
One of the most popular resorts in Tunisia is Hammamet , where the largest hotels with thalasso centers are located. All of them are located on the coast, which ensures the supply of sea water for procedures directly from the sea. The leading positions in the ranking of hotels in Hammamet are occupied by:
- El Mouradi Hammamet 5*
- Vincci Lalla Baya 5*
- Royal Azur 5*
The second most popular is the island of Djerba . This is a quiet and relaxing resort with modern thalasso centers. Here are located hotels of the famous Radisson chains (Radisson SAS Thalasso 5*﴿, Jasmina (Jasmina Thalassa 5*﴿, Miramar (Miramar Djerba Palace 4*﴿). In addition to traditional wellness programs, they offer complexes of individually selected thalasso procedures.
Sousse is a resort that, in addition to excellent health centers, also has excellent beaches and many attractions. The most famous hotels in Sousse:
- EL Mouradi Palm Marina 5*
- Movenpik Sea Pearl Thalasso 5*
- Riu Imperial Marhaba 5*
Aquatonic
Aquatonic is just a holiday for your body. This is a pool with various hydromassage effects, which is not only incredibly pleasant to be in, but also useful. Sea water, flowing from different holes and at different angles, helps stretch stiff muscles, relieves joint fatigue and has an anti-cellulite effect. After such a pool, like after a rejuvenating bath, you come out fresh and very relaxed.
Contraindications to thalassotherapy
Thalassotherapy treatment should be taken as seriously as other treatment methods. It is best to find out all the contraindications and restrictions before traveling to Tunisia from your attending physician, who is aware of all your chronic diseases. And be sure to consult a physiotherapist at the thalassotherapy center.
Contraindications to thalassotherapy:
- acute period of any disease;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- infectious diseases;
- malignant neoplasms;
- diabetes;
- during pregnancy with caution;
- heart failure;
- fever;
- epilepsy;
- gynecological diseases with hyperestrogenism;
- endocrine diseases with excess iodine in the body.
Bath of Cleopatra
The procedure received its name in memory of the legendary Egyptian queen, who loved to pamper herself with exotic SPA treatments. According to legend, Cleopatra took a bath exclusively from milk with rose petals. And a modern imitation of such a procedure is no worse than the original. You will immerse yourself in a relaxing bath with aromatic oils and milk, and for a truly royal effect, of course, add flower petals.
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The Mediterranean region of Turkey is one of the 8 regions of the country directly adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea.
It has a dry and hot climate with little rainfall and sparse vegetation. Known for its climatic seaside resorts, located mostly in the province of Antalya. Among the resorts that combine beach and wellness holidays, the following can be distinguished:
- Kemer - as a popular thalassotherapy center
- Belek, surrounded by eucalyptus groves and pine forests
- Alanya - with its famous healing cave Damlatas
Hydrocolor therapy
This procedure is carried out in a hot tub. Special lighting has been designed around it, designed to relax the mind: while the body is basking under the streams of water, light bulbs of different colors and luminous intensity affect the visual organs. This procedure is rooted in Eastern practices.
All this and much more awaits you in Tunisia! In October, the swimming season is almost over, but the thalassotherapy season is just beginning. All hotels with the Thalasso prefix have thalassotherapy centers on their territory, however, even as a guest of a hotel without such a center, you can safely go and visit any of them. LevelTravel will help you choose the best hotel for these pleasant and useful procedures.
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How long does a thalassotherapy course last?
It all depends on your desire, time and money that you can spend on thalassotherapy. You can even undergo just one procedure, for example, to completely relax. Of course, it won’t give much effect, but after one session you can feel a positive result.
To feel a serious effect, you need to complete the whole course. There is a certain standard that includes a whole course of procedures lasting ten days. After completing the entire cycle, you can expect the maximum effect from thalassotherapy.
In each of these ten days you need to undergo 3-5 procedures. You can increase the course to two weeks. Since Tunisia has very good thalassotherapy centers, which are valued all over the world, many come here specifically to undergo 10-14-day thalassotherapy courses.
Usually, each center has a physiotherapist who will help you choose exactly those procedures that will bring the greatest effect. The doctor will also warn you about existing contraindications. And he will recommend a special diet, including marine microelements and normalizing metabolism.
What to see in Tunisia
- Carthage
A must-see is Carthage, where the ruins of the Roman Baths of Antoninus Pius are located. You will visit the ensemble of the historical heritage of Carthage - the unique historical and archaeological Museum of Carthage, where historical relics of the Phoenician and Roman periods are stored, Birsa Hill, where the history of the great Phoenician metropolis began.
- Sidi Bu Said
A Mediterranean pearl, a blue and white city of romantics, lovers, writers and artists, which is located at the highest point of the capital (130 meters above sea level). You've certainly heard about this sunny corner of paradise, built in an Arab-Andalusian architectural design overlooking the azure coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Tunisia
Your trip around the capital ends with free time on the central street of the capital, which bears the name of the first president of independent Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba Avenue. This leafy avenue, lined with majestic buildings, shops and sidewalk cafes, is reminiscent of a miniature version of the Champs Elysees in Paris. On the main street there is a chic Catholic church, a French theater and the Arc de Triomphe, the gateway to the old part of the city Medina.
- Sahara
Exotic of the south of the country. Tourists are often offered a two-day excursion with an overnight stay at a hotel in the desert. What you will see: the El Jem amphitheater, which was the arena for gladiator fights of the Roman Empire, built in the 3rd century AD, an oasis in the mountains with a waterfall, Tatooine, where Star Wars was filmed, Matmata - the homeland of the Berbers.
- Zaguan-Udna
The excursion to Udna begins with a stop in the city of Zaguan, where you will have the opportunity to visit the Water Temple - a source sanctuary from which thermal water flowed by gravity through the Roman aqueduct to Carthage. Next, your path follows to the city of Udna, which is included in the UNESCO list of world historical heritage and is considered one of the wonders of the world.
Therapeutic effect of the procedure
In addition to rejuvenation, thalassotherapy can restore and moisturize dry facial skin. Using therapy on the whole body improves blood flow, which helps to quickly remove cellulite and increase metabolism:
- With proper nutrition, it can quickly eliminate excess weight;
- It has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and is especially good at combating stress;
- Normalizes the respiratory system;
- Normalizes the functioning of the thyroid gland;
- Removes toxins;
- Improves the condition of patients with cancer.
Cosmetologists and doctors also recommend this procedure to women who need recovery after childbirth, as well as to combat postpartum depression. Seaweed or sea salt wraps can quickly restore the body and heal wounds. Thalassotherapy is also very often used in the postoperative period, especially after plastic surgery. Fast healing of wounds and skin, without irritation. Relieves swelling.
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Interesting facts
Thalassotherapy is still so popular, but it has unique properties, and there are also several facts that will interest you and make you undergo the procedure.
- The largest number of SPA centers where thalassotherapy is performed in Europe and Africa (more than 100). All of them are open all year round;
- It was first used in France, where there is now the largest number of thalassotherapy centers;
- The centers have different equipment, pools with different depths and temperatures. The location is often on the ocean;
- Using heated sea salt wraps is considered better than swimming in the sea. Since warm sea salt penetrates cells better;
- The procedures can be performed by women and men.
Indications
Thalassotherapy is carried out to reduce or completely eliminate cosmetic and medical problems. The technique is used to prevent age-related changes and chronic fatigue syndrome, restore physical strength, and relieve tension. Specific indications for it include:
- overweight;
- dry skin;
- cellulite;
- metabolic disease;
- swelling;
- decreased skin tone due to weight fluctuations.
Thalassotherapy is suitable for both men and women. It helps relieve stress, treat diseases of the spine and joints, and restore the body after stress and surgery.
