Where the Bosphorus opens onto the Black Sea, Rumelikavağı and Garipçe, with their fishing boats, fortress ruins and homes built on steep slopes, are among Istanbul's most peaceful corners. In this article we share spa ideas for residents of Rumelikavağı and Garipçe.
The Physical Load of Village Life
- Steep slopes: The steep roads up to homes and the fortress keep the legs constantly working.
- Fishing and sea work: Hauling nets, maintaining boats, carrying crates; fatigue in the shoulders, arms and lower back.
- Restaurants and tourism: Long hours on your feet that peak at weekends.
- Wind and damp: The cool, damp Black Sea air.
Sessions to Suit You
- Deep Tissue Massage: For the chronic tension physical work leaves in the shoulders, back and lower back.
- Volcanic Hot Stone Massage: To warm the body from within on cool, damp days.
- Reflexology: For the feet after days on slopes and on your feet.
- Massage + Peeling and Foam: Cleansing for skin tired by salt and wind; 80 minutes.
Be sure to read Lower Back Tension on how physical work affects the lower back.
For Restaurant Staff
A weekday break after the busy weekend pace of the fish restaurants stops fatigue from building up. Our tips: Massage for People Who Stand All Day.
An Address Within Sarıyer
Rumelikavağı and Garipçe are also part of Sarıyer, and O'SPA Sky is within the same district, at Skyland Istanbul. You can enjoy a quiet spa experience without leaving village calm for the city crowds.
Practical Information
- Address: Azerbaycan Cd., Skyflat Block A, 3rd Floor, Skyland, 34075 Sarıyer/Istanbul
- Hours: Every day 09:00–23:00
- Parking: Free indoor parking
