Alhama of Granada

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Located at the foot of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park is the municipality of Alhama de Granada, famous for its Arab thermal baths located on the remains of the ancient Roman baths and precisely from here it takes its name since al-Hama means "bathroom".

Alhama de Granada may be the next stop on your route through the ancient Nasrid kingdom, just as it was for the writer Washington Irving, who fell asleep before the exoticism of the Hispano-Muslim culture during the XNUMXth century and collected his experiences in these lands to create the work "Cuentos de la Alhambra".

Alhama de Granada is a beautiful Spanish municipality that has several tourist attractions. Not in vain its historic center was declared a historical-artistic complex. If you are planning a getaway to Andalusia for your next vacation, take note!

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Alhama de Granada Spa

Nestled in a unique landscape environment, surrounded by cliffs, water and vegetation, the Balneario de Alhama is one of the most visited sites by tourists. The spa has offered its healing waters since Roman times, but the thermal baths were built by the Arabs in the XNUMXth century on top of the old Roman baths.

These thermal waters to which healing properties are attributed are ideal for treating diseases such as arthritis, osteoarthritis and respiratory diseases. Thus, during your visit you will not only be able to enjoy a pleasant climate and a unique landscape but also a revitalizing bath in the purest Nasrid style, although other modern ones have been added to traditional techniques.

Cano Wamba

Speaking of water, Caño Wamba is a XNUMXth century public fountain located in the old town on which you can see references to the coat of arms of Emperor Charles V and the ancient weapons used by his grandparents, the Catholic Monarchs.

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Castle of Alhama de Granada

It was built of irregular stone on the old Muslim fortress and remodeled at the beginning of the XNUMXth century. It is located in the center of the municipality but you cannot visit the interior because it is privately owned.

Queen's Hospital

Near the Caño de Wamba we find the Hospital de la Reina, a building that the Catholic Monarchs ordered to build after the taking of Alhama by Christian troops in 1482.

It is the first hospital erected in the kingdom of Granada by decision of Queen Isabel La Católica concerned about the well-being and health of her subjects and soldiers. In fact, the monarch herself personally visited the surroundings of the battlefield during the Reconquest and made important donations of clothing, money and tents known as the Queen's hospitals, which she provided with everything necessary so that her soldiers did not lack no problem. It stands out for combining Gothic, Mudejar and Renaissance architecture.

House of the Inquisition

This place was the seat of the Regional Court of the Inquisition and was built in the XNUMXth century in a flamboyant Gothic style. It is located within the historic center and although at present you cannot visit the interior because it is privately owned, it is worth contemplating the decoration of the exterior.

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Church of the Incarnation

The tower of the Iglesia Mayor de Santa María de la Encarnación is the visual landmark of Alhama de Granada. It was started between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth century. Its general structure is Gothic.

Church- convent of San Diego

It is a baroque-style religious building that was inhabited by Franciscan monks during the XNUMXth century, but today a community of Poor Clare nuns live here.

Roman bridge

The Roman bridge of Alhama de Granada was built in the XNUMXst century BC in the time of Emperor Octavio Augusto. It is located at the entrance of the town on the Alhama river and formerly gave access to it.

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Tajos Natural Monument

We are facing a natural monument formed by a series of Tajos that originated due to several earthquakes and erosion processes caused by the Alhama river. These 50 meter deep ravines form a spectacular landscape over the river and They are classified as a Natural Monument of Andalusia of a geological nature.


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