The Dome on Koh Phangan is one of the best, either a bath or a sauna
Phangan, unlike Samui (its neighbor on the Gulf of Thailand) pleases with a large selection of saunas. Not all of them can be recommended for visiting, but The Dome is just one where you can and should come for a good mood, positive emotions and a pleasant pastime. The main feature of the institution: a domed sauna and such deliberate, neat savagery, a rapprochement with nature, the unification of man, music and fire in one place.
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The dome
The Dome in English means «dome», and this is a very accurate word to describe the appearance of a sauna. It is kept by 64-year-old American Dave, who built it himself. At the moment, 2 domes have been made (one is larger, the second is smaller) and they stand in the very corner of a large open space lined with carpets on which low tables are placed. It is here that people lie down in the evenings with pillows and drinks. And closer to the rocky wall, carved next to the hearth, there is always a supply of firewood, the buildings are made of bamboo and not the most expensive material, so when you get here during the day you see all these details and get the impression of a rural hinterland.
But the main tsimes at The Dome can only be tasted in the evening. If you google the information about this sauna on Koh Phangan, then notice that ninety-nine percent of the pictures were taken in the dark - like mine. Indeed, in the dark, the place acquires a special charm, due to the fact that everything is illuminated by a fire, candles on tables and electric garlands. It's not for me to tell you how much even one ordinary candle changes the perception of the world in the dark, but here there are flames and lights everywhere. Coziness and charm at The Dome in Koh Phangan is off the charm.
But that is not all. Lovers of herbal teas and raw food snacks will love what the hosts offer «menu». It is quite small, but I was just in awe of the chocolate ball cakes. Somewhat reminiscent of snickers, only light and airy. The fact that it was raw, I somehow did not care, although it is somehow more pleasant to eat sweets, realizing that they are like all of themselves healthy :)
Entry from the highway
The whole space is covered with carpets
Separately, it is necessary to tell about the domes. Firstly, it is very humid in them, you sit all wet after a few minutes. That is, in fact, it is closer to a steam bath than a modern dry sauna. Although once upon a time, and saunas were also wet. The temperature inside is also not very high (as in the baths), but I personally love it just when it’s not too warm. But in English, the institution sounds exactly like a sauna. And you know, after all, you have to go to the dome when it gets hot enough, to catch this time, otherwise it's too much «chilly» will be.
The second feature is acoustics. Yes, maybe it will seem stupid to someone (I myself didn’t feel very comfortable at first), but inside it’s just awesome to hum «A-A-A-A-A», that is, to emit guttural or just low sounds. Very unusual and cool feeling, I checked it out. And not just one, but so that you have several people, and it's cool if there are voices of different tonalities, for example, male and female. The main thing is that your colleagues on the dome should be a little too, and not hesitate to sound.
Sauna The Dome on Koh Phangan
The Dome bath in Koh Phangan
This shower room is so
Dragged myself away from these goodies
Information to visit
Opening hours - daily from 6 pm to midnight. The option of closing for a private party is not excluded. There is a small parking lot, not covered. They drown, as it seemed to me degrees to 70-80.
The price of visiting the sauna is 200 baht. Tea and goodies for a fee. Gave about 320 baht for 2 cakes and a large kettle for a few people. Once upon a time, tea was unlimited and free, but apparently because of freeloaders, it was paid here..
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Sauna The Dome
Sauna The Dome
Great wet sauna in Koh Phangan. Delicious sweets and tea are also sold here..
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Great wet sauna in Koh Phangan. Delicious sweets and tea are also sold here. More details.