Carmen de los Martires
Carmen de los Martires
4.5
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia52,839 contributions
Jun 2019
Carmen de los Martires is a paradise on earth, specifically in Granada! We visited after having enjoyed the superb Alhambra. This is really an oasis of peace and tranquility. Beautifully landscaped gardens with sculptures and water features. Here a church was built, at the top of the hill, to honour and remember all those Christian martyrs who suffered under the Moor domination, whilst Spain was under Arab rule.
Written May 3, 2020
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P&J's Travels
Farnham, UK196 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
We were recommended to visit these gardens by a local and we were very glad we did. The site is a short walk from the Alhambra and provides a welcome break from the crowds and the hustle & bustle. The gardens are extensive, well kept and provide outstanding views across both the city and also down onto the Generalife Palace. There were only a handful of other visitors which was surprising given entry is free and the gardens are well worth a visit.
Written October 1, 2024
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tory
United States85 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
Wonderful nature and plantlife combined with statues and fountains to make a peaceful, quiet atmosphere. Great place for a walk or to sit down and read.
You can see lovely views over the city as well!
You can see lovely views over the city as well!
Written December 27, 2023
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Annabel G
128 contributions
Oct 2021
A magical and peaceful spot near the Alhambra. When you're done with the crowds, head uphill just a bit and you'll find a slice of peace and quiet. The gardens here are endless and if you're lucky, you'll spot a peacock or two wandering around, especially close to the villa. Make sure you look for little frogs sitting on the lily pads. It's like a small botanical garden. Even better - there's no price for admission.
Written October 20, 2021
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,923 contributions
Oct 2021
While the house is closed on Sundays, the grounds were well worth a visit [no charge]. There are several well situated fountains. The best of the gardens in my view is the little island on the level above the house. Not to be missed are the views, in particular of the old town. Go through the Puerte de las Granadas but head right, left taking you to the Alhambra. Should be pretty quiet. Grab yourself a peacock shot as well.
Written November 2, 2021
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GoingGuide
Nottingham, UK2,473 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Excellent place to explore and admire the layout and design of the place. The views are amazing, overlooking the city of Granada. It also gives a taste of the Moorish period with some fabulous archways and gardens of this period. Free entry. Well worth a visit.
Written October 27, 2024
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travelingspain2014
London, UK648 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
A visit to Carmen de los Martires, is like stepping back in time. The best way to visit the site is the C3 bus from Plaza Isabel la Catholica, this is the plaza with the large black statue of Isabel and Columbus, in the center of Granada. The same bus will tak you to the ticket office of the Alhambra.
Once you see the very large, orange hotel Alhambra Palace Hotel, press the stop request. The bus will stop just at the entrance of Carmen de los Martires. Walk up the entrance way, a double drive resembling the carriage drives of old. At the end of the formal entry there is a double iron gateway with the opening times of the gardens in both Spanish and English clearly posted.
The site does host many weddings and other events so it is subject to closure when those events occur, but that is not often during normal operating times. A visitor normally only gets to visit the wonderful gardens of the Carmen (Big House and Grounds in Spanish Andalucian), but I was fortunate to be able to enter and provide the trip advisor with a few interior shots as well.
This is but one of so many under visited sites in Granada. I do hope the reader takes the chance on such a fantastic site, with great views and very relaxing walks around the garden.
When leaving, if you choose, to the right of the Alhambra Palace Hotel, is a staired walkway path leading down to the city center. There is also a marked path across from the formal entry to the Carmen, next to the downhill bus stop which leads through the Alhambra Palace Gardens to Plaza Nueva.
Once you see the very large, orange hotel Alhambra Palace Hotel, press the stop request. The bus will stop just at the entrance of Carmen de los Martires. Walk up the entrance way, a double drive resembling the carriage drives of old. At the end of the formal entry there is a double iron gateway with the opening times of the gardens in both Spanish and English clearly posted.
The site does host many weddings and other events so it is subject to closure when those events occur, but that is not often during normal operating times. A visitor normally only gets to visit the wonderful gardens of the Carmen (Big House and Grounds in Spanish Andalucian), but I was fortunate to be able to enter and provide the trip advisor with a few interior shots as well.
This is but one of so many under visited sites in Granada. I do hope the reader takes the chance on such a fantastic site, with great views and very relaxing walks around the garden.
When leaving, if you choose, to the right of the Alhambra Palace Hotel, is a staired walkway path leading down to the city center. There is also a marked path across from the formal entry to the Carmen, next to the downhill bus stop which leads through the Alhambra Palace Gardens to Plaza Nueva.
Written August 28, 2014
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HappyTravellers222
Leeds, UK378 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
Should you visit - YES! - these gardens are free to get in and are truly wonderful, there are peacocks strutting around the grounds and the whole are is so fantastically tranquil, pure bliss - the views over Granada are simply breathtaking.
I defy anyone not to fall in love with these wonderful gardens, as an added point - there are some toilets just near to the entrance - they are not marked though.
Please visit these gardens as they are wonderful.
I defy anyone not to fall in love with these wonderful gardens, as an added point - there are some toilets just near to the entrance - they are not marked though.
Please visit these gardens as they are wonderful.
Written October 4, 2017
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Marilyn J
Moldova69 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
This old estate has beautiful gardens with a pond and paths throughout the park area. The amazing thing is that it sits high up on the hill crowned by the AL Hambra so every time you step out from under the trees you have magnificent views of Granada. The gardens are quiet and a great place to relax and spend some quality time alone or with a friend. A quick pass through the gardens is not the object here - this is a place to indulge in a couple of hours of aimless wandering.
Written June 17, 2014
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SFmama_11
San Francisco, CA90 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
After the crowds at the nearby Alhambra, the Carmen de los Martires is a lovely cool park. The park has fountains, shady paths, garden follies, and peacocks. It would be a perfect location for a paseo on a hot afternoon. It also has a beautiful view over the valley and up to the mountains.
Written January 7, 2014
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Do I need to get tickets for the gardens?
Written March 8, 2017
Do I need to buy tickets for the gardens?
Written March 8, 2017
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