The story of the Generalife
The Generalife was a summer retreat of the Nasrid sultans, built in the early 14th century on the hill above the Alhambra. Its name is often explained as "Jannat al-Arif", the Garden of the Architect.
Its highlight is the Patio de la Acequia, a long pool lined with fountains and flowerbeds. Terraced gardens, cypress walks and water channels show the Andalusian art of using water to cool and beautify spaces.
