Located at the foot of the Alhambra, just past Santa Ana Church, sits the tranquil Hammam Al ndalus Granada. This is where after a long day of exploring the Alhambra’s gardens, palatial buildings and fortress, you’ll want to rest your feet and relax your muscles.
Follow the lead of Granada’s Moorish ancestors by stepping inside and enjoying 1.5 hours at your leisure. The tranquil baths are beautifully designed with resplendent Arabian decor featuring candle-lit walkways, vaulted ceilings, marble benches and atmospheric chambers.
Change into your bathing suit and help yourself to a cup of fresh mint tea or water. Then, relax your muscles in the hot thermal bath, followed by a dip in the cold one to stimulate your senses. Luxuriate in the warm pool and imagine times-gone-by when the Moors would bathe in pools such as this, discussing their daily lives. After, maybe unwind in the steam room and breathe in its calming vapors, infused with aromatic essences.
When the time comes, wander over to the bath’s Aroma Corner for a massage. Choose from oils scented with lavender, rose, amber or pomegranate flower essences, and then relax as your masseuse applies gentle pressure to your back, legs or both during your 15- 30 or 45 minute massage.
Alternatively, opt for the 30-minute Midra 30, which combines a 15-minute relaxation massage with an exfoliating scrub using a traditional Kessa glove and red grape soap to remove dead skin cells and stimulate blood circulation. For the ultimate experience, upgrade to enjoy the 45-minute Midra 45 which includes an exfoliating scrub and a 30-minute relaxation massage.
At the end of your session, head to the showers and then leave the baths feeling relaxed and revitalized.