Worth it? Waste of time? We will be in Granada on the mid point on our trip and thought it might be nice to chill out a bit. Would it also be totally weird if my 10 year old daughter went with me? I can't find anything on the site that says no children. I'm referring to these, specifically: Aljibe de San Miguel and Hammam Al Andalus.
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Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
I did a similar one in Seville (Aire de Sevilla) and I think kids would be fine (pretty sure there were some) if they're interested in relaxing and relatively quiet swimming. Swimsuits are required and mine specified that it was to be a quiet experience. You're free to spend time in different rooms and pools during your reserved visit. If you've booked a massage, they'll tell you where to wait at a given time.
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OP
CA, USA
266 posts
Perfect. She's quiet and would love it (always asks to go to a spa with me, but never can). Aire de Sevilla looks great. We could try that if we don't go in Granada (heading there after).
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Macungie, PA, USA
463 posts
thank you for making me re-think this idea. edited to be more specific: i cannot think of anything less relaxing than trying to relax while a 10-year-old splashes around.
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OP
CA, USA
266 posts
You know what happens when we ass-u-me, right?
Perhaps this is a good time for all of us to re-visit Rick Steves' tour mantra: "No Grumps".
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Macungie, PA, USA
463 posts
I'm sorry. My response was brief and thus did sound rude. What I meant was 'I was unaware that kids were allowed in the baths. Thank you for this info; this allows me to re think if this is the best use of our time and money'. I had been trying to decide if this was a must-do, and it may not be. So this information is helpful.
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OP
CA, USA
266 posts
No problem, Tracy! Thanks for your reply. I probably should have prefaced my OP with the fact that my daughter is mature for her age and almost adult like. I know that sounds odd, but I trust that she would be well behaved and respectful in this situation. The funny part is that I actually can't stand when people take kids to inappropriate places and I have three of my own!
I did email all the Baths to ask what the rules on kids were and, of those who replied, all said children from age 8 are welcome. Let's hope that other parents are respectful of the fact that these spaces are meant to be relaxing and peaceful if they choose to have their kids partake.