Beach
Sea dip
Images credit: Soul Water Sauna Portobello
At a glance
About this sauna
Soul Water Sauna Portobello is set along Portobello promenade at the end of a residential street, it is a beach sauna with open views across the Firth of Forth.
The sauna has a lively, social atmosphere, with walkers, swimmers and beachgoers regularly passing along the promenade throughout the day.
Right beside the beach, the setting feels more urban and open than some of the quieter coastal saunas elsewhere.
What to expect
- Welcomed by staff on arrival
- Social sauna sessions in a lively beachside setting
- Beach sauna with open views across the Firth of Forth
- Direct access to the sea for cold water dips and swimming
- Open sauna setup beside Portobello promenade
- Cafés and ice-cream stalls along the promenade
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available for groups of up to 8 people
- Silent sauna sessions available
- Hosted sessions and themed events available, including women-focused sessions
Plan your visit
- Swimwear
- Two towels (one for sitting on, one for drying off)
- Flip flops or sandals
- Warm layers for afterwards
- Water bottle
- Changing robe or loose layers for getting changed outdoors
Location
What’s nearby
Cafés, restaurants and ice-cream shops stretch along Portobello promenade, while the sandy beach runs the length of the waterfront.
Before you go
If you’re new to wild saunas, these quick answers might help
No — you can enjoy the sauna on its own.
Yes — you can move between the sauna, the water and breaks outside at your own pace.
