Carmen de los Mártires — Attraction in Granada

I first gave a one star review because yesterday when I showed up here at 6 pm, we were told that because of a private event the gardens were closed. There was no information whatsoever about any private functions available anywhere. This is particularly frustrating after you have made your way all the way to the top of the hill only to find out that you cannot visit the gardens.

However this morning I tried again and it is really worth it. Especially when it’s quieter and there are a few people around the gardens are such a blissful place. Just wandering around and enjoying the views, admiring the fountains and reading the poetry is so rewarding. Plus, it’s free. So you’re most likely to have success going in the mornings or going during the week in...

Climb lots of stairs up twisting, narrow Granada streets to reach a gem of a park. Only one working bathroom near the entry--no lights, towels, paper, or working dryers. But, it's free.

This park is bigger than it looks. Wear comfy clothes & shoes. Paths are unmarked, so you can get lost & I never saw any employees out there. Don't miss the island with bridge. You can climb the tower too. It looks fairly old; the aqueduct looks very new.

The one building near the entrance was closed except for a hall through a very cute courtyard with running water. This is also the hangout of a white peacock (and blue one). I didn't make it to the top due to bad weather, but I think hikers would enjoy this one. Very few people for a Sunday...

A beautiful garden perfect for an evening stroll. Located close to the Alhambra entrance/exit, and had surprisingly few visitors even on a weekend evening. I suppose it is a lovely little hidden gem at least for tourists. The gardens are reasonably well maintained for a free tourist attraction. There are fountains, engraved plaques with Spanish poetry, a small building (part of a palace perhaps) to marvel at, as well as bathrooms and potable water near said building. Undoubtedly, one of the highlights were the peacocks strolling about. Not much signage in English, or at all, but there was some information displayed about the origins of this park (as a tribute to the Christian martyrs capture under Islamic rule...