Ronda, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Bathhouse (Hammam) · Nasrid / Marinid · 13th-14th Century
The Arab Baths of Ronda are located in the San Miguel quarter. They were built next to the Arroyo de las Culebras to supply them with water. They date back to the 13th and 14th centuries and are structured in three areas: cold, warm and hot rooms.
Construction: 13th Century – 14th Century
Founder: Unknown
Significance: One of the best preserved Arab baths in Spain.
- 13th Century: Construction near the Arroyo de las Culebras
- 17th Century: Buried by flooding
- 20th Century: Excavated and restored
Architectural styles: Nasrid, Functional
Materials: Brick, Stone
- Star-shaped Vents: Star-shaped skylights in the vaulted ceilings for light and ventilation.
- Three Rooms: Cold, warm, and hot rooms typical of Roman/Islamic baths.
- Hydraulic System: Preserved water wheel and aqueduct system.
Opening hours: 10:00 - 19:00 (summer) · 10:00 - 18:00 (winter) – Sundays 10:00 - 15:00
- General: €4.50
- Students: €3.00
Accessibility: Partial. Stairs involved.
Official site: http://www.turismoderonda.es
Address: C. Molino de Alarcón, s/n, 29400 Ronda, Spain
Coordinates: 36.7394, -5.1638