Not only in Palma de Mallorca, Girona or Madrid. In Andalusia you can also visit traditional Arab baths. Today we invite you to Granada, where you can relax in beautiful historic interiors. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of true luxury.
Introducing another great Grenada attraction – the Arabian baths. After exploring Grenada’s breathtaking Alhambra Palace, which is full of stunning sights, you’ve earned a rest.
Baths in the Alhambra
At one time, the Baths were not only used for hygiene, but were also associated with religious rituals. The baths were also a meeting place for the local community. It is said that another Moorish city, Cordoba, once had as many as 90 baths! Today, they are primarily places of luxurious relaxation. After a day’s sightseeing in the Alhambra, you can relax in the beautifully scented water. There are several pools to choose from, with different water temperatures. The whole area is softly lit by candles, whose flames are reflected in the colourful mosaics on the walls.
The interior of the baths is in a similar style to the entire palace-fortress of the Alhambra. Circular arches are supported by slender columns, and light enters through small openings of various shapes.
The baths at the Alhambra also house more modern massage and relaxation areas, where you can try the kessa massage, performed with foaming traditional soap.
Baths at the Hotel Maciá Real de la Alhambra
Here you can relax in the baths, which are a reference to the palace baths in the Alhambra. You can also enjoy a massage, a relaxation pool with warm water, a pool with cold water, a jacuzzi, a Turkish bath, cryotherapy and a relaxation area with tea tasting.
VisitingIl Bañuelo
This one of the best-preserved Arab bath buildings in all of Spain is located in the historic Arab quarter. Il Bañuelo also known as Aammim Alyawza, is located at 31 Carrera del Darro Street, near the Darro River. These baths date back to the 11th century! They are one of the few that were not destroyed after the Reconquista, the takeover of Andalusia by the Catholic kings. You enter the baths through a courtyard with a pool. Inside, note the horseshoe-shaped arches and the star-shaped openings through which light streams in. Interestingly, these baths used underfloor heating, so special wooden shoes were worn in the waiting room to protect the feet. Twice a month, Arab women were also allowed to use the baths, at specially designated times.
On the trail of Moorish traces
The Spanish say that anyone who has not seen Granada has seen nothing. It is indeed a delightful city, a veritable melting pot where you can find the remains of many cultures, including the Moors who inhabited the Andalusian countryside for centuries. They left behind not only monuments such as the Alhambra, but also a whole style in architecture and decoration. Even today, traces of Moorish influence can be seen in Spanish cuisine and the tradition of tea drinking, which you can read about here.
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