the gardens of the Palacio de las dueñas

 The gardens were lovely even at the end of a hot dry summer- I bet they are magnificent in the spring after the rains and cooler temperatures.

The entrance to the palace grounds- 

After crossing through the stables to get to the first of three sizeable gardens - with a few smaller ones along the way.

Many sculpture pieces adorn the gardens 

most are well manicured but there are occasional "wilder" areas

So that about covers the grounds - next post on to the interior and courtyard of the main house.