A specialist visit to the historic irrigation system of the Acequia de Aynadamar took place yesterday with a group from the cultural travel company Martin Randall Travel, as part of their itinerary Spain 1492 tour, which explores the historical context of the fall of Granada.
The visit focused on the key role of water management and Andalusi hydraulic infrastructure in shaping the cultural landscape of Granada. The tour began at Fuente Grande de Alfacar, the historic spring known in medieval sources as Aynadamar – “the fountain of tears” – which feeds the acequia that supplied water to the city for centuries.
The visit highlighted how these hydraulic systems supported not only palace gardens but also the agricultural productivity and urban life of the region, forming the basis of one of the most remarkable irrigated cultural landscapes in the western Islamic world. This hydraulic heritage remains essential for understanding the historical development of Granada from the medieval period to the present.
The activity also forms part of a collaboration within the Granada pilot initiative with Martin Randall Travel, a travel company known for promoting culturally informed journeys that respect local communities. This partnership aims to highlight local knowledge, traditions and landscapes, while encouraging forms of slow and sustainable tourism that value meaningful engagement with places and their inhabitants.visit to the historic irrigation system of the Acequia de Aynadamar
