{"id":20918,"date":"2010-06-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-06-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/sauna-etiquette-in-spain\/"},"modified":"2019-10-31T10:31:48","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T10:31:48","slug":"sauna-etiquette-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/spain\/sauna-etiquette-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Sauna Etiquette in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Saunas<\/a><\/strong> are worldwide famous and are touted for amazing benefits like disease prevention, ridding a body toxins, health benefits, reducing stress levels and improving circulation. A lot of tourists indulge in sauna in order to combat stress and relieve their body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sauna etiquettes in Spain are different than other countries and it is important that you educate yourself of its unspoken rules to prevent any kind of embarrassment. It is important that you understand Spain’s sauna culture and educate yourself with different aspects including hygiene,<\/a><\/strong> dressing and usage of sauna rooms.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Clothing<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

While Spain is quite famous for nude beaches, its sauna is definitely different. Spanish sauna does not support any nudity. Spanish saunas have specific norms pertaining to what you should wear. Minimal clothing is required<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> According to Protocolo.org, bikini-type bathing suits that have minimum body coverage can do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Women can also wear thong. Another option that both men and women can try is wrapping them up in a cotton towel. Cotton is a breathable and nonrestrictive material which allows the skin to sweat profusely and lets out the toxin out even if you stay in modest company of other people.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a fact that sauna bath can provide you the maximum benefits<\/strong><\/a> by exposing your parts to steam but rules of a particular establishment that you are using, especially regarding nudity should be adhered. If you have some kind of doubt, you can always ask staff members for clearance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hygiene<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Before you enter the sauna, make sure that you have completely washed<\/strong><\/a> your body with soap and warm water. With different people sitting over the same surfaces and contact of these surfaces to toxins and sweat can expose your skin to germs. Lathering up will make your skin ready for protection and will also let sweat and toxins out easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

Co-ed or Not<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

In Spain, single sex saunas are common. Saunas in Spain are generally divided into two sides<\/strong><\/a>, each for different sex. If you’re going with a group of people, make sure that you contact sauna staff prior visit and get aware of the regulations regarding mixed company.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Steam of sauna offers a number of mental and physical benefits. You’ll be able to relieve your tired body and relax yourself. You’ll be able to ease your muscle tension and alleviate mental stress. Steaming will allow elimination of toxins and increase muscle flexibility. You’ll get increase blood circulation<\/strong> <\/a>and relief from bronchitis and asthma, in case you are temporarily suffering from it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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