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Alhama de Granada is a pretty, ancient spa town
located approximately 53 kilometres from Granada. It is perched
precariously at the top of a ravine from where the Rio Alham carves
through otherwise rolling countryside. There are 6000 inhabitants
in the town, and its picturesque location and thermal springs attract
many visitors.
Balneario (Spa)
To find the springs, take the turn-off beside the
modern bridge over the Rio Alham and follow this for a kilometre
or so, through a dramatic gorge. The therapeutic, thermal springs
at the Alhama´s
Balneario have been channelled into baths since Roman times.
 Around 12.30pm daily during the spa's opening season
(10 June to 10 October), you can go inside the Hotel Balneario to
look at the horseshoe-arched Muslim bath house, which will cost
you just a small fee. In front of the park is a small woodland park
with a natural hot pool, which is open to the public during the
season from 11am to 2pm and 4.30pm to 7.30pm.
For more information about Alhama de Granada, contact
the tourist office on 958 36 06 86.
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