Baños Árabes
The Arab Baths, built between the 12th and 13th centuries, are an interesting example of rural Muslim baths. Located in a house known as ‘the House of Fear’, which refers to the neighbourhood where the baths are located, not a characteristic of the baths themselves. This building and the nearby Casa de las Infantas are the only preserved examples of Arab architecture in La Zubia, enhancing their testimonial and historical value.
The building corresponds to the typical rural Nasrid baths found in the Arab world, characterised by their simple structure and eminently functional design, and the construction’s exceptional solidity. The layout consists of a succession of rooms, two of which are preserved completely and measure 8.3m long, and the remains of a third can be seen. The naves are rectangular, parallel, and of identical dimensions, covered with barrel vaults and decorated with star-shaped skylights that serve to illuminate and ventilate the interior space. Located in Callejón del Baño.