This was a really interesting site, there was an audio visual presentation which helped with the interpretation of what you were seeing
Only the original entrance is being worked on, at present, and the remainder of the site is fully restored and in good condition. Even though we don't understand Spanish, directions to the alternative side entrance (just a few metres away - I can't imagine how Phil got lost) were obvious. Access was free and the attendant very helpful. Having recently seen the baths at the Alhambra Palace, Granada, these were in far better condition and much more interesting,
The Palacio de Villardompardo not only houses the award winning Arab Baths but a Naif Art Museum and Customs & Traditions Museum the whole ensemble is well worth a visit.
This is a huge collection, incorporating the Arab Baths, a wonderful Naive Art gallery and an extensive ethnographic museum. One afternoon just wasn't long enough to see everything. It's very impressive.
The biggest arab baths in Spain worth a visit if you are in Jaen. Awkward to access by car but pleasant walk though the town.
The Arab baths are situated underneath the Palace Villadompardo which was built over the baths they are the largest baths outside Morocco I was fascinated by the method used to excavated the baths.I didn't like the fact that there is no parking in the area.
This evocative ruined Arab bath complex is remarkably well preserved. It is not inundated with visitors, so has a marvellous atmosphere.
My wife and I went here, as recommended by a tour book. The experience was bizarre. They are renovating the property, but the signage is so bad, we walked around several blocks before finally asking a local to direct us to the arab baths entrance. We found the entrance down a dark alleyway to the left of the building; it consisted of an unmarked single open door. After we entered, we were greeted by a nice man in uniform, who sat behind a desk and pointed the way in. We walked by a couple of employees sitting at desks who were completely engaged in conversation with each other, and in fact seemed annoyed to have to point us toward the entrance. Once inside, we could appreciate the baths themselves. It was quite impressive, the way they were set up with three different levels of heat. However, there was something quite humorous about the dehumidifiers placed around the baths. Obviously it ruins any appearance of historic authenticity to have hardware store dehumidifiers chugging away noisily. It made it feel like I was visiting my parent's old basement. Had there been flooding? Was this just part of the renovation? Strange. Anyway, the baths themselves are interesting, but definitely not worth seeing until the renovation is complete. It could be that we just got the wrong impression because things are in transition.
The baths are very beautifully restored and give a really good idea of how Arab baths used to be. There is lots of explanation available. Entrance is free for EU-citizens , you have to show an ID.
the deepest, largest and more interesting tour of Arab baths I have visited. included in the local tour.