Carmen de los Mártires
A 19th-century Romantic garden on the hillside below the Alhambra, where peacocks wander among ponds and sculptures with views over the city. Free to enter.
The garden lies on the southern slope of the Sabika hill, where the Alhambra stands. It was originally a Carmelite monastery and was converted into a villa garden in the 19th century, blending French, English and Spanish-Arab garden styles. It features a lake with an island, fountains, palm trees and peacocks that roam freely. Entry is free, and visitors are few, making it a quiet place to stop on the way down after visiting the Alhambra. It is often used for wedding photos on weekends.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–19:00 (shorter in winter); closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Alhambra, Granada
- Realejo
- El Bañuelo
- Hammam Al Ándalus
- Carrera del Darro & Paseo de los Tristes
- Plaza Nueva
- Mirador de San Nicolás
- Albaicín