Tógaint na hUiscí / ‘Taking the Waters’
One of Ireland’s oldest natural therapies, Seaweed Baths have been recognised in Ireland for over a hundred years as an ideal way to help the body recover.
Sólás na Mara is unique to the region in offering seaweed baths with freshly piped and warmed seawater. The seawater is taken into the facility during the high tide, is gently filtered to purify the water and flows into your bathtub as beautifully warm, fresh seawater. Seaweed Baths have been recognised in Ireland for over a hundred years as an ideal way to help the body recover. Seaweed is rich in naturally occurring iodine, calcium, magnesium, vitamins E and F. By adding this to our heated seawater, the end result is a nutrient-rich bath that leaves your body feeling cleansed, refreshed and energised.
The organic seaweed for our baths is harvested locally, prepared and treated onsite to ensure freshness, cleanliness, and the highest of quality.
We answer some of the questions you might have in our FAQ here
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Folcadh / Taking a bath
Once you you arrive at the fishing pier in Helvick, our friendly staff will greet you and take you to your private bathroom (or double if you wish to spend the time with a friend or loved one). Here, you can soak away your worries in our large tubs with the seaweed’s vitamins and minerals soothing your skin. Our traditional, handmade, cedar wood steam box is used to open the skin’s pores and your bathroom session is completed with a refreshing overhead shower of fresh cold water. Should you select a massage or beauty treatment, our staff will guide you through your relaxation with your selected treatment.
Seaweed Baths aid in the treatment of:
Skin Conditions
Arthritis
Joint & Muscular Conditions
Joint Replacement Recovery
Sports Injuries
Competition Preparation & Recovery
Poor Circulation
Low Thyroid Function
Post-Cancer Recovery
Stress