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Spain is a colourlul, cheerful, sunny country located in southwestern Europe. This fascinating land has always been famous for its stunning parks and gardens. Each Spanish town can boast several flowering oases. All parks of Spain have both similar and distinctive features.

Spanish garden design has been greatly influenced by the renowned Islamic, Persian and Moorish gardens. Originated in Spain this style is very popular worldwide, especially in areas with a hot and dry climate. The Spanish style which is rich in powerful bright elements has a significant influence on other styles which are remarkable for the constant improving of the principle of the division of space into separate functional and aesthetic areas. Areas with secluded patios, courtyards decorated with amazing fountains and terraces overlooking the landscape are created within the framework of the style.

Let’s consider the elements of the Spanish garden. One of the important features of the garden is multilevel Spanish fountain which is normally small in size and installed in several functional zones. In Spain stone décor, stone products, carving and mosaic are in widespread use. Retaining walls are used for moisture retention. The Spanish style presupposes planting out of drought-resistant plants. Path and ground paving has ragged edges.

Garden patios are worked out to the last detail. Courtyard architecture reflects the architecture of the house with Spanish arches and mosaic accents. In these courtyard there are always water objects. From the terrace you can admire the garden located below. Sitting corners and potted plants are arranged around the courtyard.

Use of water objects is an important feature of the Spanish design. The Spanish style is characterized by the presence of several small fountains in every functional corner of the yard. Reflecting pools have been borrowed from the Islamic garden where they were often the focal point of the garden. Pools of geometric shapes are meant for reflecting the pattern of symmetrical planting of growers.

In the Spanish gardens drought resistant plants are bedded out in trays. Big terracotta pots, bright blue décor, unique urns create an inimitable coloration of the Spanish garden.

The Spanish landscape represents a combination of contrasts. Bright blooming plants are mixed with iron and stone. These contrasts in the style of the Spanish design bring alive a feeling of eternity.

The botanical gardens of Santa Clotilde, in the town of Lloret de Mar on the Cista Brava is a place of extraordinary beauty, situated on the top of the cliff offering stunning views. The garden is a national monument. In its territory you can find several marble structures, fountains, ponds, pottery, and a large variety of plants. The main characteristic feature of the garden is merging with nature.

Certain groups of trees perfectly blend with the natural landscape surrounding the place. Direct visual axis focus our attention on various horticultural nuances, such as statues or small fountains which lend variety to the place. Multilevel terraces, crisscrossing paths, slopes and stairs form the garden with the background in the shape of the emerald sea.

A wide variety of plants is collected in the gardens: poplars, cedars, cypresses and many others. “Sirens ladder” adorned with sculptures is popular with visitors of this unforgettable place.

Clotilde gardens have rich vegetation, various terraces, scenic slopes and stairs. Mediterranean vegetation looks picturesque under using decorative materials. Sculpture gives a good showing of notional and interesting places. Numerous fountains and ponds allegedly connect all the components of the gardens into organic whole leaving a unique feeling of the fairy-tale and magic.

It is necessary to conclude by saying that the powerful Spanish style arouses great admiration with its combination of contrasts, multilevel fountains, use of reflecting pools of geometric shapes, and pattern of symmetrical planting of growers. An interesting feature of the Spanish gardens is the use of multiple techniques and elements aimed at revitalizing the organs of the senses.

The List of Literature:

1) http://gardener.ru/ 2) https://dizaynland.ru 3)Татьяна Калинко "100 лучших мест Испании"

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