Sports Massage — Muratpaşa

Sports Massage is a targeted deep-tissue treatment designed for the needs of regular athletes and active people. The goal isn't just to relax you — it's to support post-workout recovery, release tightness in muscle chains and maintain your range of motion. This technique offers a two-way approach that can be used both to prepare before performance and to aid recovery after intense activity. Deep-tissue techniques are combined with stretching and friction movements, and the session can be planned in two different modes: a lighter-paced pre-workout preparation or a deeper post-workout recovery. Awareness of localised strain is also part of the session — your therapist notices overly tight spots early and shares them with you.

At Nova Spa Antalya Massage Salon, sports massage in Antalya is planned around your sporting background and how you've trained that week: runners get priority on the posterior leg chain, fitness enthusiasts on the shoulder-chest line, and footballers on the hips and calves. It's carried out in private, hygienic rooms at our centre on Fatih Caddesi in Muratpaşa, with certified therapists experienced in this area — one of the massage salon options in Antalya most favoured by active guests among our 18 massage types. The oils used are chosen for being light and fast-absorbing, so your skin won't feel sticky afterwards and you can get dressed right away.

It suits anyone who exercises regularly, feels muscle fatigue after long walks or cycling tours, or wants to ease the physical strain that an active lifestyle brings; guests preparing for a race usually opt for a lighter-paced session, while those in an intense training period prefer a deeper recovery session. Our therapists have experience working with guests from disciplines such as running, swimming, fitness and team sports — experience that helps them focus on the right areas from the first minutes of the session. Sharing any injury history with your therapist beforehand helps them adjust the pace and depth accordingly; drinking plenty of water afterwards and avoiding a heavy workout that same day supports the muscles' recovery. If you have a race or an important training session coming up, it also helps to mention it to your therapist. If you have a serious injury or ongoing pain, we strongly recommend consulting your doctor before your massage.

The running and cycling paths along the coastline, and the beach volleyball courts at Konyaaltı, support an active lifestyle in Antalya — which naturally brings regular muscle fatigue and a need for recovery, and your needs may differ between the high and low season. Athletic guests from Muratpaşa, Konyaaltı, Lara, Döşemealtı and Kepez build this massage option into their training programmes. Call us on 0543 225 07 30 or message us on WhatsApp to book; letting us know your sport helps us plan the session more precisely, and we're open every day from 8:30 AM to 3:30 AM.