One of the oldest and deep rooted traditions in the Mediterranean is Hookah - Sisha, with both men and women finding great pleasure in smoking the water pipe.

In Iran the hookah is known as a ghalyun. It is similar in many ways to the Arabic hookah but has its own unique attributes.
The tobacco made available for hookah smoking comes in a variety of flavors. Traditionally, long pieces of tobacco are  mixed with a sugar-based syrup including extracts and bits of fruit. The fruit flavors really come out in the smoke, and the cooling action of the hookah provides added smoothness. Flavors include apple, peach, raspberry, mixed fruit, orange, red wine and MANY more. Combining flavors makes for a unique experience. The flavor and method of the hookah is the most eloquent and exotic in the world. It provides the maximum smoking pleasure and the highest conviviality.The hookah is frequently served along with tea and sweets to ameliorate the change in blood pressure that may be caused by smoking it.