Generalife

"This beautiful garden villa seems to have the perfect corners that invite relaxation and intimacy. The fountains that make the water jump before falling into one of the numerous fountains are the musical linen that will accompany us during the visit to the retreat of the great sultans of the Nasrid era. The Generalife was a villa with gardens next to the Alhambra in Granada whose purpose was to serve as a resting place for the Muslim kings of Granada. The origin of its name comes from the Arabic "al-Jannat Arif", which translated into Spanish means "Gardens of the Alarife" or Generalife. This small palace is surrounded by orchards and fruit gardens that were undoubtedly used in the Nasrid era to supply the Alhambra. The oldest orchard is called "Huerta Colorá" and is the only one that has remained intact over time. This orchard is to the left of where the gardens end. In the courtyard of the acequia, the waters of the journey from the heart of Sierra Nevada rest peacefully. The sound of the water was intended to prevent conversations from being overheard by other people."

"A bit east and uphill to Alhambra, this was a summer palace of the rulers of the Granada Emirate. "