Carmen de los Martires in Granada - History, Hours and Directions

The Carmen of the Martyrs is located in the surroundings of the Alhambra, south of the walled enclosure with just over seven hectares known by Christians as Corral de Captives and subsequently Campo de los Martires. Corral was called Captives in memory of Christian captives who remained in the Arab prisons.

In Carmen of the Martyrs, the Catholic Queen ordered to build the first church in Granada on the top of the hill in commemoration of Christian martyrs who suffered under the Arab domination in these places.

This would become later a bigger church and convent with several chapels and a cloister and equipped with several outbuildings. The convent was destroyed later in 1842 to build a holiday home.


In the XIX Century the convent was sold and after passing through several owners, built the palace with the gardens, widening the existed pool giving aspect of the lake.

Carmen de los Martires are romantic gardens, a successful blend of French and English gardens. Declared Artistic Garden, its last owner Cristina de la Cruz, donate Carmen de los Martires to the City of Granada, after a miserable season in which Carmen de los Martires nearly disappear. The palace and Gardens were partly restored and now it is a place for walking, weddings in Granada and official receptions.


Today you can visit its beautiful gardens and appreciate magnificent panoramas of the city, the Vega and Sierra Nevada.

Opending Hours of Carmen of the Martyrs

• Winter (November-February): Monday-Friday from 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 18:00.
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10:00 to 18:00
• Summer (March-October): Monday-Friday from 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 19:00.
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10:00 to 19:00

Contact Information

Address of Carmen of the Martyrs: Paseo de los Martires s/n, Granada 18009
Phone: 958 248 140

Entrance Price

The entrance to the Carmen de los Martires is free

How to Get to the Carmen de los Martires

You can get to the Carmen de los Martires in Alhambra Bus number 31 and 32, it is a small red minibus. You can take the bus in Isabel la Catolica Street. Get off at "Carmen de los Martires'

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