After a first week that registered over 458,000 visits, a figure slightly lower than the previous year due to rain, the patios remain open until May 17. The diversity of these spaces is remarkable, and some of the most valuable are found outside the most popular routes, such as San Basilio.
Among these hidden treasures is the patio on Montero Street, 27, on the San Lorenzo route. This space combines history and modernity, and despite the adverse weather, has maintained its public attendance. Its caretaker highlights the resilience of the plants, such as bougainvillea, and the tranquility the place offers. A young Ginkgo biloba and a Cica revoluta are among its attractions.
Another example is the patio at Escañuela, 3, also known as Patio de la Solidaridad and home to the Association of Friends of Sahrawi Children. With nearly a thousand pots of geraniums, carnations, and gitanillas, this patio receives fewer visitors than those in the central area, but allows tourists to enjoy a more leisurely and peaceful tour. Its opening to the public is also a source of support for the association's project.
“"We are a little out of the way, but still many people come, and those who visit one year return the next. Here, people enter calmly without the stress of other patios, without jostling, and can see everything well; we are proud of our patio."
The patio at Barrionuevo, 43, is another participant that, despite not having won significant awards in the modern architecture category, remains immaculate thanks to the dedication of its caretaker. Plants such as a 25-year-old San Antonio wand or a 23-year-old pitiminí rose bush adorn this space, which its manager considers fundamental to the patio festival.
Finally, the patio at Badanas, 13, managed by the Bodegas Campos Foundation, is a testament to the city's history, having hosted performances by great artists. Open to the public for four years, this unique patio, known as Patio Santo Dios, offers the chance to enjoy the flowers and coolness in an intimate setting, away from the crowds.




