Back in December 2014 I decided to try something new, something I had heard much about but never had the chance to try. That something was…. a fish pedicure. I’ve always wanted to try a fish pedicure, and when I discovered the Rufoo Fish Spa in Barcelona, I knew I had found the perfect place to try it out.
At Rufoo they specialize in fish manicures and pedicures, I opted to try the fish pedicure for my first time. A fish pedicure is exactly what it sounds like… a pedicure, done by fish. These fish, garra rufa fish, are small fish without teeth that literally eat the dead skin right off your feet. It’s one of the strangest things I’ve done, but also an experience that I will definitely never forget.
When I entered the spa, I opted for the 15-minute treatment. As I walked to the chair I was incredibly nervous, yet equally excited. I wasn’t sure what was about to happen. Would it tickle? Would it hurt? Would I get through it or would it just simply be too weird?
As soon as I sat down in the chair and slowly put my feet into the water the fish immediately darted for our feet and anchored to different territories. In-between the toes seemed to be a favorite of the fish in my tank.
Once the fish started doing their thing it really tickled and I found myself laughing uncontrollably. After about five minutes I started to get used to it and found it to be more relaxing. What it really felt like was tiny vibrations on my feet, or like my feet were being dunked in a pool of champagne and the fish nibbles were like tiny bubbles. After the time was up with the fish, next came a 10-minute foot massage.
By the time it was all done my feet were incredibly soft (seriously it was the softest they’ve ever felt) and I felt entirely relaxed and completely rejuvenated. A fish pedicure is something I really recommend to anyone who is thinking about doing it. It is definitely quite the experience, something you will truly remember.
Great description – I’ve always wondered too what this would feel like 🙂
Do you know of any places in America that do this? Also, I shared this on Facebook 😉
thank you so much! unfortunately I don’t know any places… but if you ever make your way over to Barcelona definitely check out this place!
I’ve always wanted to try this but I’m way too ticklish. Hopefully someday I’ll overcome it.
I am super ticklish too! It was difficult for the first few minutes and then I adjusted to it and it became relaxing. Just go for it… it’ll be tough and super ticklish at first but then it’ll be worth it!
Wow fish pedicures sound crazy! I would probably laugh like crazy too! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Kim
Simply Lovebirds
Oh my gosh haha that sounds crazy! I am going to Barcelona in August, so maybe I will try this! I feel like I will be the same way: nervous, and probably laughing uncrontrollably if it tickles! I’ll have to add it to my list and give it a try!
Eek! I would probably squeal and be too ticklish for this experience!
It tickles so much! I could barely keep my feet in the water at first!
I’ve always wondered if I would be brave enough to try this if I came across it! Great post!
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Love this! I want to try this too!
i highly recommend it! it’s so awesome … thanks for checking out my post!
I did this in Cambodia and all the locals came out to watch me squeal because it was so ticklish 🙂 … You captured the experience well
I have been wondering what these are like for a few years, but after reading this I’m DEFINITELY trying it!
Oh my – a pedicure with fishes sound super crazy yet also amazing! Hopefully one day I’ll be brave enough to do it myself ;p I love your blog!!
it truly was crazy… but so so amazing. You should definitely try it if you get the chance!! Thanks for checking out my blog! 🙂
I wish I had done this!
It was truly an unforgettable experience… I hope you get to try it one day!