Neighborhood
Vélez de Benaudalla
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Vélez de Benaudalla is a picturesque village in the Valle de Lecrín, known for its well-preserved Nasrid irrigation system and the exquisite Jardín Nazarí, a restored Moorish garden with flowing water channels, fountains, and lush vegetation. The village itself features a charming old quarter with white houses and a 16th-century church. Visitors can walk along the acequias (irrigation channels) that still water the terraced orchards, and enjoy the peaceful, green landscape that contrasts with the arid surroundings.
Don't miss
- Explore the Jardín Nazarí, a restored Nasrid water garden with pools and channels
- Walk the historic acequias that irrigate the terraced farmland
- See the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, built on a former mosque site
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Vélez de Benaudalla
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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