El Bañuelo
El Bañuelo is one of Granada’s most remarkable surviving monuments from the Andalusi period, offering a rare glimpse into daily life during the 11th century. These ancient Arab baths, located along the Darro River at the foot of the Albaicín, are among the best‑preserved hammams in Spain. Their architecture reflects both practicality and beauty, with star‑shaped skylights that filter soft light into the vaulted rooms, creating an atmosphere of calm that once accompanied the ritual of bathing and socializing. Visitors can walk through the sequence of cold, warm, and hot chambers, imagining the rhythms of a culture that valued cleanliness, relaxation, and community. Despite centuries of change, El Bañuelo has retained its quiet dignity, standing as a testament to Granada’s layered history and the sophistication of its medieval urban life.
Granada SpainEl Bañuelo is located at Carrera del Darro 31, postcode 18010, in Granada's historic centre along the Darro River, opposite the Cadí Bridge and at the foot of the Alhambra hill. This 11th-century Arab bathhouse nestles amid the lower Albaicín slopes, surrounded by cobblestone alleys, stone bridges and the Paseo de los Tristes with its lively riverside cafés and tapas bars. Nearby, Iglesia de San Pedro y San Pablo stands adjacent, while Plaza Nueva, Castril Palace archaeological museum and paths to Mirador de San Nicolás viewpoint lie within a short stroll, blending Moorish heritage with vibrant urban life.
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Archaeological Museum of Granada
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Centro José Guerrero
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Museo San Juan de Dios "Casa de los Pisa"
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Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte
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Huerta de San Vicente
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Carmen de los Geranios - Casa Museo de Max Moreau
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Palacio de los Olvidados
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Casa de Zafra y Centro de Interpretación del Albaicín
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Parque de las Ciencias
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CajaGRANADA Cultural Center
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Teatro Alhambra
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Teatro Isabel La Católica
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Generalife Theatre
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Tablao Flamenco La Alborea Granada
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Flamenco Granada - Tablao Jardines de Zoraya
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El Templo Del Flamenco
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Tablao Flamenco Casa Ana Granada
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Sala El Apeadero
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Granada Capital Art Gallery
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Pabellón de las Artes
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The Alhambra
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Palacio de Carlos V
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Court of the Lions
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Castril Palace
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Catedral de Granada
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Iglesia de San Miguel Bajo
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Basílica de San Juan de Dios
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Iglesia Parroquial de San Pedro y San Pablo
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San Nicolás Church
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Puerta de Elvira
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Puerta de las Granadas
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Mirador de San Nicolás
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Plaza de la Romanilla
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Palacio de la Madraza
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Royal Chancellery of Granada
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The Moor’s Chair
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Calle Alcaicería
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Botanical Garden of the University of Granada
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Generalife Gardens
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Parque Federico García Lorca
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Jardines del Triunfo
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Salón y la Bomba Garden
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Salón Garden
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