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Wellness Guide

Sauna vs Steam Room (Hammam)

A sauna and a hammam do very different things to your body.Here's how they compare and why the most complete home wellness setup includes both.

At a glance

 
Sauna
Steam Room / Hammam
Heat type
Dry heat
Moist heat / steam
Temperature
70 – 100 °C
40 – 50 °C
Humidity
10 – 20 %
~100 %
Heat source
6 kW electric heater
9 kW steam generator
Interior material
Hemlock wood
Imported acrylic
Typical session
15 – 20 minutes
10 – 15 minutes
Best for
Muscle recovery, cardio, detox
Skin, sinuses, respiratory
Sensation
Intense, dry, invigorating
Enveloping, soft, cleansing

Health benefits, side by side

Sauna

Dry heat, deep effect

  • Deep muscle relaxation and faster post-workout recovery
  • Cardiovascular conditioning — heart rate rises like light exercise
  • Heavy sweating that supports the body's natural detox pathways
  • Improved sleep quality and stress reduction
  • Boosts circulation and endorphin release

Hammam

Moist heat, gentle cleanse

  • Opens sinuses and eases congestion, allergies and asthma symptoms
  • Deeply hydrates skin and helps clear pores
  • Soothes joints and stiffness with gentle, moist warmth
  • Supports respiratory health and lung capacity
  • Relieves tension without the intensity of high dry heat

Why own both

The complete ritual — sauna and hammam together

Choosing between them means missing half the benefits. Owning both, in one cabin, unlocks contrast therapy and a spa experience you'd normally travel for.

Contrast therapy in one place

Alternate between dry sauna heat and humid steam to boost circulation, accelerate recovery and amplify the wellness effect of each session.

A ritual for every mood

Choose the sauna after training or on a cold evening; step into the hammam when your skin, sinuses or shoulders need softer care.

Wellness for the whole household

Different family members prefer different heat. With both rooms side-by-side, everyone gets their preferred experience without compromise.

One footprint, two experiences

The Wellness Cabin fits both rooms into a compact 3.88 × 1.34 m unit — far less space than installing a separate sauna and steam room.

Shared controls, shared design

One touch panel, one tempered-glass façade, one integrated audio and lighting system — a single cohesive spa instead of two disconnected units.

Better long-term value

Delivered and assembled together in Cyprus for €39,890 (+ VAT) — significantly less than commissioning two bespoke rooms separately.

Get both in one cabin

The Saunacasa Wellness Cabin combines a hemlock sauna and an acrylic hammam in a single 3.88 m unit — delivered and assembled in Cyprus.

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