Mauritanian aristocrats knew how to live beautifully and did not deny themselves comfort. Having rebuilt the majestic Alhambra fortress, they did not stop, and built a summer residence for themselves. "Dacha" for the Moorish rulers turned out all right. Despite the rather modest interiors (although it tastes and colors, of course), the Moors did not stint on creating a luxurious garden. Today the Generalife gardens are much more famous than the actual residence.

On a sultry Andalusian day, stroll through the gardens of the Generalife, enjoy the drops of water from the fountain, marvel at the bright colors of flowers and fruit trees, relax in the shady courtyards - perhaps the best that can come up for itself a tourist. Get to this heavenly place can be in a single trip to the Alhambra, or looking here separately, ideally - in the late afternoon (when the garden is romantically illuminated lights)

Coordinates Address: Alhambra, Calle Real de la Alhambra.. Opening hours: Mon-Sun: 8.30-20.00 / Sat-Sun: 22.00-23.30 (March 15 - October 14), Mon-Sun 8.30-18.00 / Sat-Sun 20.00-21.30 (November 15 - March 14).

The ticket to the Alhambra (the palaces of the Nasrids, the Alcazaba, the Generalife) is 13 EUR, the evening visit to the Generalife is 5 EUR, children under 8 years are free.

Generalife Gardens

Gallery, Generalife Gardens

Arch, Generalife Gardens

Ponds, Generalife Gardens

Fontaine, Generalife Gardens