The Best Things To See And Do In Granada In Spring

Granada is at its most attractive in the spring, when its beautiful gardens and parks are in bloom and it’s not too hot to wander around and appreciate them. It’s also the perfect time to explore its oldest neighbourhoods, pretty streets and historic monuments.

1. Visit the Carmen de los Martires Gardens

Park

If you’re at the top of the hill to visit the Alhambra, don’t go back down to town without first wandering around the Carmen de los Martires gardens. Situated next to the great Moorish fort at the top of the city, this small park is particularly attractive during spring, when its many species of flowers and trees are in bloom. Because the majority of visitors head straight for the Alhambra, this lovely haven of greenery, small ponds and leafy paths is only ever sparsely populated with strollers: as a result, it feels private, almost exclusive. In spring, its shaded walkways provide a sanctuary from the powerful sun, and its views of the landscape beyond Granada give a sense of space that can be lacking in the cramped city centre. A fairytale tower sits in the middle of this verdant oasis; climb up its small spiral staircase and survey the gardens and Granada from the city’s most romantic viewpoint.