Granada has a number of wonderful parks in its city limits, dominated by beautiful gardens, fountains and lush flowers. A number of the parks carry a heavy Arab influence with pretty courtyards or patio areas, and others are royal gardens. Wherever you are, you’ll find serenity in the parks of Granada. The parks are the best place to catch your breath after a day sightseeing or shopping, and a lovely location for an afternoon stroll. Some of the parks are very formal, in the style of royal palaces and referred to by the Spanish as Jardin Real. Others are more relaxed, with a loose flow of flowers arranged in a casual fashion and left to grow freely over walls and gates. Smaller gardens that belong to stately homes may sometimes be open to the public, and it’s worth a shot to try and see these beautiful spaces.

Alhambra and the Generalife

Heading to the Alhambra will bring you to its beautiful outdoor spaces. The sound of water falling from its fountains and into its pools is soothing, and the fragrance of the surrounding flowers refreshing. The area is filled not only with flowers and plants, but also trees that provide the perfect shade on a hot summer’s day. In traditional Arab style, there are geometrical courtyards and patios which, surveyed from the numerous balconies are a sheer delight. The gardens of Generalife are similar and equally as refreshing, and are a wonderful place for a romantic walk.

Patio Gardens

Also in Granada are a number of patio gardens, similar to the Riads found in towns and cities, which provide cooling spaces in the interior of a building or residence. Many are Moorish of origin and their small size does not detract from their beauty. Many have small orange trees bearing wonderful scents; others have colourful plants and flowers. For fine examples of this you can head to the Monastery of Santa Isabel la Real or San Jeronimo and take in the atmosphere.

No matter where you are in Granada you should make time to visit a local park or gardens. Some of the smaller spaces may be less busy and are ideal villas lloret de mar places to lounge around with friends or alone with a good book. The Alhambra is a park on a different level with a fantastic view of the palace and gardens which you can explore for hours on end. Be sure to make time when you’re in Granada and head to any of the parks in the area.

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