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| The Arabic name for bath house is hammam. "Bathe yourself in history". |
Arab Baths
One of the most relaxing traditions of Arab Spain are the baths, or “hammam” as they are called in Arabic. With so many years of moorish rule and culture, the city of Granada was a natural starting point for the return of this long lost custom.
As the story goes, the traditional Arab bath was banned by Christians as they took over southern Spain. And not surprisingly, to the cultured and hygienic arabs, the Christian invaders were less than clean. Surely it was difficult for those conquered to give up their customary cleansing with water and steam.
In our neighbouring Morocco Arab baths are still the usual manner of cleansing the skin and body. Rather than relying on a quick shower or even a bath, people visit public baths where they can set their personal mat on the tile floor and bask in a steamy environment that makes it easy to exfoliate the entire body with a tiny rough cloth. This is considered to be far superior to the western notion of using soap to simply take off superficial dirt and oil.
Now, in many locations across southern Spain Arab style baths are opening to the public. Granada was the first to return the tradition to the area and offers some of the most luxurious facilities in the region. In addition to the traditional steam rooms, these also offer hot and cold treatments and, of course, a variety of relaxing massages.
If you wish to enjoy the pleasures of “hamman” while you are in Granada, be sure to book your place in advance to ensure there is space available during your visit.
There are also arab baths in Málaga and Ronda and Granada.
Tickets for a Hammam / Arab Baths
Buy tickets for a Hammam / Arab Baths
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With Moorish and classical baths that are believed to be on the same site as those from the 15th century, Granada's Arab baths captures the spirit of the city's past.
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Hammam Al Ándalus Palma offers a unique health and relaxation experience in the heart of the city. Snap out of your daily routine (or upgrade your holiday in Palma) by getting a professional massage and spending up to 75 minutes soaking in the rejuvenating water, and re-connect with yourself.
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The grandeur inside Hammam Al Ándalus Córdoba will leave your senses soothed, long before you dip your toe inside the Arab baths. During the 90-minute Emerge water journey, your body will feel the calming and cleansing effects of the various baths.
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Your body works hard for you – day after day, year after year – so give it the treatment it deserves with Hammam Al Ándalus Córdoba's premier service.
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After relaxing your muscles in the Arab baths of Hammam Al Ándalus Córdoba, your body will be primed for a relaxing massage that will leave your body and spirit soothed. Choose the length of time you wish to take for both, then grab a towel and indulge yourself in some well-earned relaxation.
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Extend the magic on your holiday to Málaga with some serious me-time in the Hammam Al Ándalus, Málaga's Arabic bath. Immerse yourself in healing waters, surrounded by stunning Moorish architecture, decorative tiles, domed roofs, and flickering candles for added bliss.
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There are lots of magical things to do in Málaga, but nothing beats a massage! Choose from a 15 or 30-minute massage at Hammam Al Ándalus Málaga and treat your body to some sumptuous self-care in the hands of the pros.
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Spain's Moorish rulers sure knew how to take it easy. They might not be around anymore, but they left behind some truly spectacular architecture – and their relaxation rituals have never gone out of style!
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Treat your weary limbs to a luxurious and traditional Arabic bath at Hammam Al Ándalus Granada.
The Hammam makes a statement at the foot of the Alhambra, behind the ancient mosque. Swim your cares away in beautifully decorated baths surrounded by Andalusian splendor, where the sound of flowing water mingles with fresh, hot mint tea.
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A day of relaxation is always something to look forward to, but the Hammam Al Ándalus offers more than your average spa.
Its traditional Moorish design and large baths would fit in seamlessly in 15th-century Granada, and archaeological investigations suggest that the current hammam may have been the site of an original bathhouse.
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A muslim traditional tale will introduce most important Jaén's personages to explain the evolution of the building and town's historyA walk to main areas in all three museums boardening your knowledge of traditions, material culture and art creation
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Combine a visit to the Alhambra, Granada’s top historical site, with an afternoon of blissful indulgence at the city’s Arab baths -- Hammam Al Andalus.
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Soak up the serenity at Granada's Hammam Al Ándalus, magnificent Arabian baths located at the foot of the Alhambra palace complex. Spend 1.5 hours at your leisure, luxuriating in the opulently designed thermal baths and steam room.
