The Gardens of Alhambra probably cover more of the city than the Palaces. Not surprising as the gardens were developed over many centuries gradually taking over buildings and existing gardens. Not sure how the name Generalife Palace came about, maybe because these gardens became the peaceful retreats for Granada’s Monarchs.
Water and shade play a large part of the gardens architecture as does the mix of plants, plants that would find life difficult outside the walls. We soon got used to Oranges and Lemons on fruit trees, not something we see in the UK, but the biggest surprise were the Pomegranate Trees laden with fruit. So come on take a stroll in the garden…
Commanding wide vistas in every direction the gardens will not disappoint.
It is from here on high above the plains that surround that you also get to see the modern Granada laid out below. Sadly our trip to Alhambra was over and after an early start, a late finish was in store and the knowledge that we would have to plan to come back to Granada of the Moors.
5th October
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i’ll bet these are stunning to see
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They are….and all the more so when you realise that the whole area that surrounds the Palace are so arid…its rather a miracle that they are so beautiful 🙂
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Wow it is spectacular and your photos are breathtaking 👏
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Thank you….. 🙂
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I think I could stay there for days exploring the light, the flowers and these spectacular views.
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I wish we had been staying more local so we could have spread the visit over several days. As for the light….. early morning and evening would have been so much better but that wasn’t possible. So it was harsh light and high temperatures. 😎😅
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Definitely on the bucket list
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