These former palace gardens beneath the Palacio Real are a very pleasant green area to spend some time in. They provide excellent views of the palace and were originally designed to mimic the gardens surrounding the palace at Versailles and this can be seen by the east–west Pradera, a lush lawn with the Palacio Real as its backdrop. The gardens’ centrepiece, which stands halfway along the Pradera, is the striking Fountain of the Shells designed by Ventura Rodríguez in the 18th-century. Either side are very pleasant woodland walks which lead to surprise areas such as the picturesque rose garden hidden away.
The only issue with these gardens is that there is only on entrance and exit for the public and you have to walk all the way round to Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto to find it.