Sahmeran Hamami
Tarsus, Mersin, Turkey
- Location
- Tarsus, Mersin, Turkey
- Water type
- thermal
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Sahmeran Hamami in Tarsus, Mersin province, takes its name from the local Şahmeran legend. The thermal water here has a pH of 7.3, and the site offers a steam room with marble slab, kessa scrub and massage.
Insider tip — 'Şahmeran Hamamı' in Tarsus, Mersin — a hammam named after Şahmeran, the mythological serpent queen of Anatolian folklore who is inseparably associated with Tarsus. In legend, Şahmeran dwelt underground in Tarsus and taught healing arts to the shepherd Camsap; her image is a beloved icon throughout southeastern Turkey. Tarsus itself is the birthplace of Saint Paul (c. 5 AD), the site where Cleopatra met Mark Antony on the Cydnus River (41 BC), and a city whose history spans 6,000 years from Hittite to Ottoman times.
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Frequently asked questions
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.