Granada · Albaicín and the Darro
El Bañuelo Arab Baths
An 11th century Arab bath house on the Carrera del Darro, one of the best preserved in Spain. It is small, lit by star-shaped skylights, and quick to see.
- 30 min
- €8.48
- Booking: not needed
- Albaicín and the Darro
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The baths date from the 11th century and were once part of a mosque complex that no longer exists. You pass through the changing hall and then the cold, warm and hot rooms, all under vaults pierced with star-shaped skylights. It is a short visit, but it shows how the Moorish baths worked better than any sign could.
What to look for
- Star-shaped skylights in the vaults
- Horseshoe arches and reused columns
- Cold, warm and hot bathing rooms
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Friday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
Daily 10:00 to 17:00 from 15 September to 30 April. From 1 May to 14 September it opens 09:00 to 14:30 and 17:00 to 20:30. Closed on 25 December and 1 January.
Source: Patronato de la Alhambra y Generalife, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €8.48. One ticket covers four Andalusi monuments: the Bañuelo, the Corral del Carbón, a Morisco house on Calle Horno de Oro and the Dar al-Horra Palace. Entry is free on Sundays.
Getting there
The stop Carrera del Darro 33 is outside, served by buses C31 and C34. On foot it is about five minutes from Plaza Nueva.
Tip
Fit it into the Darro walk. It takes about half an hour and sits a few steps from the street.