Read about my family's night with "Walks of Madrid"

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The guide book reported the Muslim baths were being restored and should reopen in the spring of 1997. As this was March of 1999, I thought it should be open, and it was; at least I think it was open.

The Arab baths in Ronda are considered some of the best preserved in Europe. According to Muslin custom of the time, one had to be purified before entering the city. Thus, the location of the baths is next to the Puente Arabe.

To Page 1 Looking up at the city, garrison entrance To Page 2 The new gate and the "Palacio del Marques de Salvatierra" To Page 3, Take a walk down the cliff by way of the reconstructed city wall.

I walked by the baths but didn't see any sign to indicate I had found them or one to identify the entrance. There were two men standing in front of an open gate talking to each other. I went up to them and looked in through the gate (no movement from the two men). Finally, I asked in Spanish if it was possible to enter. The men nodded that I could and parted so I could go in. I also asked about taking photographs and was told that it wasn't allowed. The photo above was taken outside the fence.

Photo Right: The view looking up from the baths

Puente Arabe - North of the baths is the Puente (Bridge) Arabe. This photo (above) is of the Puente Arabe taken from the Puente Viejo. (The Puente Viejo dates from 1616 AD.) Return to Ronda first page Continue to the second page of Ronda