The rain cistern is located on the way to Llano de la Perdiz, in the Dehesa del Generalife. This hydraulic work was built more than a thousand years ago, there is evidence that it already existed at the end of the 10th century. It carried water to the palace of Dar al-Arusa (House of the Wife). Today this construction continues to receive rainwater and surface runoff from the area.

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Yulman

June 29, 2022

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It's always comforting to get up here by bike, but if it's first thing in the morning or at sunset, much better!

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Maik

July 12, 2025

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Rain cistern, it served as a reserve in times of drought and actually continues to fill with water when it rains.

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