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Baños árabes de Hernando de Zafra

Grenade, Andalousie, Espagne, Spain
Baños árabes de Hernando de Zafra
Location
Grenade, Andalousie, Espagne, Spain
Water type
thermal
pH
7.3

Water profile

Mineralisation
Balancing
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Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesCalcium

The Baños árabes de Hernando de Zafra, also known as the Casa de las Tumbas, are late twelfth or early thirteenth century Arab baths in Granada, Spain, named after Hernando de Zafra, the influential secretary of the Catholic Monarchs who acquired and transformed the property after the Christian conquest of Granada in 1492. The baths were built during the Almohad or early Nasrid period and represent one of three surviving hammam complexes in Granada alongside El Bañuelo and the Baños del Albaicín, forming part of the remarkable concentration of Islamic bathing heritage in this former Muslim capital. They preserve the characteristic architectural features of Andalusian hammam design including vaulted rooms, star-shaped skylights, and the spatial sequence of differently tempered bathing chambers.

Insider tip — Arab baths of Hernando de Zafra in Granada. Hernando de Zafra (c. 1430-1507) was the secretary of the Catholic Monarchs and played a key role in negotiating the surrender of Granada (1492). These baths, which bear his name, were located in the Granadan medina. The surrender of Granada ended eight centuries of Islamic presence on the Iberian Peninsula (the Reconquista).
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Frequently asked questions

What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.