This hammam is considered one of the best preserved in Spain. Located next to the Arab Bridge and next to the Arrabal bajo, the old district of San Miguel, they were built in what used to be the Andalusian medina of the city.
They were built next to a stream known as ‘de las Culebras’ in order to have easy access to the water supply. They were built between the 13th and 14th centuries and are divided into three parts according to the Roman structure: the cold, warm and hot bathing rooms. There is also a boiler room, as well as the reception area. Its hydraulic system is practically intact today.
The largest space corresponds to the central room, separated into three by horseshoe arches supported by columns made of brick and stone, ending with barrel vaults and cupolas on pendentives with the characteristic stars that let the light pass through them.
Its use ended once the Castilian conquest of Ronda was over, but the aqueduct, the waterwheel, the boiler area, the tanneries… Moreover, remains belonging to the latrines and the stairs leading to the bath reception area were later discovered. A video of the latter area can be seen in the museum explaining how the bathing area functioned at the time.
On Mondays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00. Tuesdays and Fridays from 09:30 to 20:00. And Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 15:00.
The capacity of the visit is limited to 25 people in the outdoor areas and 10 inside, where the video room is located.
The days when the complex is closed are 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December, and on local, national and regional public holidays, please consult the monument’s timetable.
The general admission price is €4.50 for adults. There is also a reduced price of €3 for groups, students under 26 and senior citizens. In addition, it will be free for children under 14, residents, accompanying school groups and the disabled.
The Baths are located in the city centre, on Calle San Miguel. We can get there on foot, although Line 1 of public transport also leaves us in the vicinity.
