The ultimate escape in Madrid is underground. More precisely, at Medina Mayrit. At these fantasy baths inspired by Madrid’s brief Arab influence, warm, hot, and cold pools are housed in underground caverns illuminated by flickering candles and ambient music. Even the carefully decorated changing rooms get into the act, and in the relaxation room there is sweet mint tea on tap. The baths are a soothing indulgence for both mind and body; even though I love Madrid, once in Medina Mayrit I forget that I’m in Madrid at all and not somewhere far, far away.
Medina Mayrit
Calle Atocha, 14
Metro: Sol
Madrid, Spain
(Photo: Medina Mayrit)
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That looks amazing! Are the pools private or communal?
They’re communal, but everyone must wear a bathing suit.