El Bañuelo Arab Baths

The Arab baths “El Bañuelo” date back to the 11th century, are the oldest in Granada and the best preserved in Spain. They are situated in one of the most beautiful streets in the world: la Carrera del Darro.

The visiting hours are between 10 am and 2 pm from Tuesday till Saturday. They also organize cultural events. The entrance is free of charge.

These Arab baths have four rooms, apart from the central courtyard. The rooms are: the lobby to leave clothes, cold room, warm room and hot. The starry entrances to the caves really grab the attention, their function was to let light in, ventilation of the baths and to lighten the weight.