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Alameda de Cervantes

Alameda de Cervantes

Green space with gardens, fountains, children's playground and petanque courts, ideal for strolling and enjoying views of the Palacio de los Enríquez and San...

The Alameda Park is the oldest public space in the city and one of the most appreciated for its environmental quality. Its origins date back to 1633, when the mayor Gómez de Cárdenas decided to reserve this land, then owned by the Marquis of Aguilafuente—heir to the Enríquez family—as a place for public use by the residents. At that time, poplar trees were planted and pleasant walks were laid out between them, giving rise to the Alameda that has survived to this day.

Visitors are greeted by a bust of Miguel de Cervantes, the work of Granada sculptor Miguel Moreno, which invites them to enter this emblematic space steeped in history and tranquillity. The recent remodelling of the Plaza de las Eras and the Alameda Park has created the largest green area in the historic centre of the city. Together, they cover nearly 35,000 square metres, making them a veritable green lung and an ideal place for walking and relaxing.