The Alhambra has much more to offer beyond its most famous sites. With its gardens, walls, and historic corners, the monumental complex preserves areas that have previously been excluded from regular visitor itineraries. From 7 November, visitors will have the chance to discover part of this heritage with the inclusion of the gardens of Carmen de los Porcel and Torres Bermejas in the public visiting offer.
The Patronage of the Alhambra and Generalife, under the Ministry of Culture, Historical Heritage and Sport, is thus expanding the monument's routes with the Paseo Duque de San Pedro de Galatino. This initiative allows visitors to delve into two locations of significant historical and scenic interest, revealing other facets of the Alhambra that are often overshadowed by the more recognisable images of the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife, or the Alcazaba.
Patricia del Pozo, the Minister of Culture, Historical Heritage and Sport, highlighted that this initiative represents "a further step in our commitment to bring the wealth of the Alhambra's heritage closer to the public, not only that of its most visited spaces but also those places that are part of its history and deserve to be known and enjoyed."
"We want visitors to the Alhambra to discover that its heritage does not end with the Nasrid Palaces. There is another Alhambra that also deserves to be explored, one of its gardens, walls, and spaces that allow us to better understand the history and evolution of the monumental complex," Del Pozo stated.
The minister also acknowledged that the opening of these new routes responds to the Patronage's desire to broaden visiting possibilities and highlight other areas of the Alhambra. "With this walk, we aim to open new doors to its history and offer visitors a more complete experience that invites them to discover the monument from different perspectives, where architecture, nature, and history coexist," she emphasised.
The inclusion of these sites will be facilitated through two new combined entry options, designed to provide different ways to explore the monumental complex. The first, Alhambra General and Paseo del Duque de Galatino, will include the Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba, the Generalife, and other locations included in the general visit, as well as the gardens of Carmen de los Porcel and Torres Bermejas. The second option, Gardens, Generalife, Partal, Alcazaba, and Paseo del Duque de Galatino, proposes an alternative itinerary that allows visitors to discover these historical and scenic corners without accessing the Nasrid Palaces.
Additionally, the Amazigh Space, located in Carmen de los Porcel, will remain free of charge and will not require a reservation. The new routes will initially be available on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays in November and December, from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, except for Wednesday, 11 November. This initiative undoubtedly offers a chance to discover a lesser-known Alhambra through gardens, paths, and corners that are part of its history and are now taking centre stage. It is an opportunity to enhance the visiting experience and engage with other aspects of the monument's rich heritage.
