Done as part of Alhambra palaces visit. Do not miss. Wonderful gardens. Not a strenuous walk. Beautiful gardens and water features, plus more great views. Gets crowded with tour groups so a bit of patience needed for some photos.

Where do I start? The fountains, flowers and gardens are so beautifully manicured and the mosaic/textiles left over are stunning. My words cannot begging to describe how unique this place is - everyone needs to go once in their lifetime. I recommend getting a general day visit pass so you can see the Alhambra in it’s entirety. However, please note that this is a somewhat tricky place to visit for someone with disabilities. I have one that can impact my ability to walk and I have no idea how I would manage on a bad day. None the less, this is a must.

The Generalife is part of the Alhambra visit, and was built during the 13th and 14th centuries by Muhammad II. The Generalife was a country villa that was used both as a private retreat by elites as well as a farming estate with agricultural functions. The garden is absolutely stunning, especially the sculptured shrubs in arched shapes, to the brightly coloured flowers. We had a good weather day so we experienced the garden in all of its glory, until later that night when it rained. When we were leaving the Generalife, we saw an outdoor seating area being set up, and our tour guide mentioned that Bob Dylan is to play at the Alhambra in 4 weeks. The Generalife is also an UNESCO World Heritage Sites (declared in 1984).

From the Alhambra's northern side, a footpath leads to the beautiful and serene gardens of generalife surrounding the palace. These grounds feature shady patios, fountains, fragrant roses, and flowered terraces. A tip is to book an early morning slot to view the first few rooms and then enjoy the entire palace to appreciate how tranquil a setting this once was. Unmissable.

Some of the most beautiful gardens we've ever seen. Great views too. If visiting in summer, go in the morning; it's cooler in general, and the tall trees create east-facing shade. (It would be hotter & more sun-exposed in the afternoon.)

Beautiful tranquil gardens - you can understand why this was the retreat for the Nasrid kings and their families. Our previous visit had been in March when the orange trees were loaded with fruit but it was nice to see all of the summer flowers. Lovely patios, lots of water features and plenty of places to find shade. You can buy tickets just to the Generalife gardens or combine it with a trip to the Alhambra which we did - you can visit in any order. Note that the time on a combined ticket is for the Nasrid Palace not the complex so you can spend as long as you want wandering around the rest of the site both before and afterwards - we spent most of the day between the two. Do book your tickets as far in advance as you can though because they do sell out quickly. We booked our through Granada Card which also gives access to many other sites and transport.

A spectacular area of the Alhambra complex is a fair distance of the crowds of Nasrid Palace. Very serene with a ton of water features. You get a great view of Alhambra at the end of the paved area, After spending 4 hours, we really did not have the gas to get a cab to take us to Mirador de San Nicolas to take a picture and deal with another set of crowds. You can decide if it is worth the effort. I attached 2 pictures so you can make your own informed decision. Enjoy.

If you’re visiting the Alhambra, the Generalife is not to be missed. The Generalife was the summer palace of the Nasrid rulers of Granada. The Generalife was built in the 13th century alongside many beautiful gardens with views of the Alhambra. The Generalife is a must-see and I could not recommend more!

You can visit Generalife as part of your overall Alhambra visit, and you should! The gardens are beautiful, and it's a little quieter than the Nasrid Palaces. You can visit in any order, but you will run into the Generalife signs first as you enter through the main Alhambra entrance.