Editing Melilla (section)

=== Parks and gardens ===
==== Plazas ====
There are the [[plaza de España (Melilla)|Plaza de España]], Plaza de las Culturas, Plaza Heroes de España, Plaza Menéndez Pelayo, Plaza Comandante Benítez and Plaza de San Lorenzo.
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File:Melilla - Plaza de España - Centro.jpg|[[Plaza de España (Melilla)|Plaza de España]]
File:Plaza de las Culturas.jpg|Plaza de las Culturas
File:Plaza Héroes de España.jpg|Plaza Heroes de España
File:Antiguos almacenes La Reconquista, Melilla.jpg|Plaza Menéndez Pelayo
File:Plaza Comandante Benítez, Manzana de la Concordia Melilla.jpg|Plaza Comandante Benítez
File:Plaza Multifuncional San Lorenzo, Melilla (2).jpg|Plaza de San Lorenzo
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==== Henandez Park ====
{{Main|Hernandez Park}}
It is the most important park in Melilla, created in 1902 in a trapezoidal shape according to the design of engineer Vicente García del Campo, and is located in [[Plaza de España (Melilla)|Plaza de España]].
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Parque Hernández, puerta principal.jpg|[[Hernandez Park]]
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Parque Hernández de Melilla. Kiosko (2009).jpg|[[Hernandez Park]]
Parque Hernández, Melilla (3).jpg|[[Hernandez Park]]
Calles del parque.jpg|[[Hernandez Park]]
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==== Parque Lobera ====
It is named after its founder, Cándido Lobera Girela, who, when he was president of the Junta de Arbitrios, created this park to prevent the construction of shanties on his land.
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Jugando con el agua (Parque Cándido Lobera).jpg
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==== Parque Forestal Juan Carlos I Rey ====
It is a natural space of six hectares considered a botanical lung of the city. It is a popular place for walking, exercising, and enjoying family time, known for its rich Mediterranean flora and diverse fauna, especially birds and reptiles. Historically, the park was an agricultural farm used to experiment with species suitable for cultivation in the [[Spanish Protectorate of Morocco|protectorate]]. Although it has undergone changes over time, the park remains an important space for biodiversity conservation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://elfarodemelilla.es/el-parque-forestal-juan-carlos-i-rey-un-pulmon-botanico-en-melilla/|title=El parque forestal Juan Carlos I Rey, un pulmón botánico en Melilla|access-date=2025-03-31|last=Fuad|first=comentó|language=es}}</ref>
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File:Parque Forestal Juan Carlos I Rey.jpg
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==== Parque Agustín Jerez ====
It was inaugurated in 1992 in honor of Agustín Jerez Rodríguez. Covering an area of half a hectare, it is known for its collection of [[Phoenix canariensis|Canary palm trees]], [[Phoenix dactylifera|date palms]], and [[Washingtonia robusta|washingtonias]]. The [[Phoenix canariensis|Canary palms]], considered a unique heritage of the city, have high ornamental value and are threatened by the [[Rhynchophorus ferrugineus|red palm weevil]], an invasive species. In addition to its flora, the park is home to wildlife such as [[Sturnus unicolor|black starlings]] and [[Sturnus vulgaris|common starlings]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://elfarodemelilla.es/el-parque-de-agustin-jerez-un-espacio-verde-de-palmeras-canarias/|title=El Parque de Agustín Jerez, un espacio verde de palmeras canarias - El Faro de Melilla|access-date=2025-03-31|language=es}}</ref><gallery style="margin:0;" mode="packed">
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==== Water Gardens ====
Inaugurated in 2006, they span 0.6 hectares near the mouth of the [[Río de Oro (Melilla)|Río de Oro]]. The park features rows of [[Phoenix canariensis|Canary palm trees]], fountains with lighting effects, and a variety of plants such as [[Cactaceae|cacti]], [[Succulent|succulents]], and [[Agavoideae|agaves]]. A central fountain with a sculpture of a woman who is half human and half mermaid stands out, illuminated at night, making it a visual attraction both during the day and at night.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.guiarepsol.com/es/fichas/parque-urbano/jardines-del-agua-10069/|title=Jardines del Agua in Melilla {{!}} Guía Repsol|access-date=2025-03-31|website=REPSOL|language=es-ES}}</ref><gallery style="margin:0;" mode="packed">
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