Alhama de Granada tourist information

Alhama de Granada is a pretty, ancient spa town located approximately 53 kilometres from Granada. It is perched precariously at the top of a ravine from where the Rio Alham carves through otherwise rolling countryside. There are 6000 inhabitants in the town, and its picturesque location and thermal springs attract many visitors.

Balneario (Spa)

To find the springs, take the turn-off beside the modern bridge over the Rio Alham and follow this for a kilometre or so, through a dramatic gorge. The therapeutic, thermal springs at the Alhama´s Balneario have been channelled into baths since Roman times.

Around 12.30pm daily during the spas opening season (10 June to 10 October), you can go inside the Hotel Balneario to look at the horseshoe-arched Muslim bath house, which will cost you just a small fee. In front of the park is a small woodland park with a natural hot pool, which is open to the public during the season from 11am to 2pm and 4.30pm to 7.30pm.

a little more info on the Balneario:

This Spa, which is three kilometers outside of the village Alhama de Granada, 55 kilometers from Granada city. The Balneario Alhama de Granada nestles in between lush green mountains and is beside the river Merchán. It sits at an altitude of 850 meters above sea level, has both Arabic and Roman influence in its design and provides an ideal space for relaxation. The three star hotel Balneario and the one star Hotel Baño Nuevo have 220 and 120 rooms respectively.

The Hyper thermal natural waters have a temperature of 47º and contain bicarbonates, sulphates, calcium and magnesium.

Treatments offered for: Arthritis, Sciatica, Gout, Obesity, Tendonitis, muscular cramps, chronic bronchitis, Asthma, Sinusitis, Laryngitis and posttraumatic stress.

Treatments used: Baths, Jet showers, pressure showers, Jacuzzi baths, hydro massage baths, aerosols, mud baths, physiotherapy, massage, thermal pool, saunas and steam inhaler.