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Baños Árabes

Baños Árabes

The Arab baths are located within the medieval farmhouse in a peripheral area. Built between the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, they were later reused as a dwelling, which has significantly contributed to their excellent state of preservation. Following the typical Arab bath structure of rural Nasrid baths, they comprise three parallel naves with slightly sloping entrances. They consist of a series of vaulted rectangular or trapezoidal rooms, each with a specific function. The bayt al-barid (cold room), bayt al-wastani (warm room) and bayt al-sajun (hot room) are sometimes preceded by a bayt al-maslaj, which acts as a vestibule. The rooms are covered with barrel vaults, each with three rectangular skylights, which are currently blocked. The boiler and oven would have been located outside the perimeter walls and attached to the hot room. The Arab baths are listed as a Site of Cultural Interest. They are located on Calle Pilar.