With their beaches, wind and waves on Istanbul's Black Sea coast, Kilyos and Gümüşdere are essential summer escapes. Surfers, people spending long hours on the sand, summer-house owners and year-round residents… In this article we share post-summer spa ideas from Kilyos and Gümüşdere.
What Summer Leaves on the Body
- Sun and salt: The skin dries, flakes and loses its glow.
- Wind and waves: Surfing, swimming and beach volleyball leave fatigue in the shoulders, back and legs.
- Sand: Walking on sand tires the calves and feet.
Post-Summer Skincare
Skin tired by a summer of sun and salt needs renewal at the start of autumn. The Peeling and Foam Treatment removes dead cells and helps the skin look smoother. For those who want to combine it with a massage, Massage + Peeling and Foam offers an 80-minute holistic ritual.
Important: kese is not done on active sunburn; wait until the skin has fully healed.
For Athletes
After surfing and swimming, Deep Tissue Massage is good for the shoulders and back, and Sports Massage and Cold Plunge for overall recovery.
In Winter
For year-round coastal residents, winter is cool, windy and damp. Volcanic Hot Stone Massage and the sauna are the most pleasant ways to warm the body from within. For winter rituals, see Wellness for Grey Winter Days.
Summer Rituals
You'll find our cooling spa ideas for hot summer days in Spa Rituals for Istanbul's Summer Heat.
Practical Information
Kilyos and Gümüşdere are part of the district of Sarıyer, and O'SPA Sky is also within Sarıyer, at Skyland Istanbul.
- Address: Azerbaycan Cd., Skyflat Block A, 3rd Floor, Skyland, 34075 Sarıyer/Istanbul
- Hours: Every day 09:00–23:00
- Parking: Free indoor parking
