Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanico)

Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanico)

Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanico)
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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  • Williehell2
    Cardiff, United Kingdom20 contributions
    It’s a great Arboretum
    It’s a 1788 creation covering 20,000 sq metres so has some impressive trees and bushes. There are trees from all over the world and the leaflet lists some 39 specimens of special interest but there are far more than that. The Lord Howe Fig or Banyan (from an Island between Australia and New Zealand) is worth the admission fee alone ( only €3) It is going to take you over an hour to peruse the exhibits and if you enjoy reading about what you’re looking at nearer two hours.
    Visited February 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 11, 2020
  • Steve_of_N21
    London, United Kingdom2,244 contributions
    Small, but beautifully put together.
    I previously visited this small botanical garden some 17 years ago when I believe it was free to enter and didn’t attract the visitor numbers it does today and I remember it being one of the more impressive botanical gardens I have been to. Well 17 years later you may now have to pay to enter ( the princely sum of 3 euros and cash only by the way), but not a lot else has changed. The square area enclosed by the stone garden walls are a collection of different planted areas packed with all manor of botanical plants. There is a very impressive collection of ferns throughout the garden and the centrepiece strangler Fig Tree is truly impressive. I will concur with others that at this time of year there is not a great deal of colour outside of green as most plants are not in bloom, but there are enough to provide interest if you hunt them out. And yes the ponds with their collection of Water Lilly’s may be looking worse for wear at this time of year , but the other garden areas more than make up for this. One thing that is impressive is the amount of signage around the garden and nearly every plant and Tree has a name plaque, and the more notable exhibits now sport bar code signs so that those who have a smartphone can obtain further information if interested. Happy to report still one of the best Botanical gardens I have visited.
    Visited February 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 13, 2020
  • EgbertHerts
    St. Albans, United Kingdom208 contributions
    Extensive display of plants and trees.
    Visited both the Botanical Gardens and the Sitio Litre. The respective charges per person was €3 and €4.75. The Botanical Gardens are more extensive and each plant and tree is labelled. There are a number of interesting specimens from all over the world and you can spend an hour or so walking round the paths. To spend longer, you would need a keen interest in botany. The Sitio Litre gardens are not as extensive but have more character. There are colourful plants and flowers as well as a pond with coi carp and a cage of love birds. One of the features is the orchid area. At the end of the garden there is a good café. Again, an hour would be sufficient.
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 5, 2020
  • Hikkihils
    106 contributions
    A haven of peace with plenty of shade.
    A huge variety of plants from all over the world were brought here by intrepid explorers.Flowers, fruits, leaves - an amazing tree that grows its own buttress supports to enable it to spread even more. This is a real haven from the constant sunshine, but very sadly, there is no cafe here. Only €3 to go in, we visited a couple of times during the week, and saw different things each time.
    Visited February 2020
    Written February 14, 2020
  • Roy S
    Hinckley, United Kingdom46 contributions
    Such a lovely place to spend a peaceful few hours
    If you're looking for somewhere to get away from the crowds and enjoy a little shade away from the searing sun this is the place. Not in the least bit commercialised, no souvenir shop/coffee shop and no one trying to sell you anything. €3 per person is well worth the entrance fee.
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 7, 2020
  • Anne E
    Withersfield, United Kingdom31 contributions
    Excellent and very reasonable with 3 Euro admission
    Huge plants like you would have at home in pots. Lots of really interesting old trees. Go on the bus rather than a excursion, as the excursions were priced at about 20 euros a head and admission is only 3
    Visited January 2020
    Written January 30, 2020
  • Ian P
    York, United Kingdom321 contributions
    Great garden, well labelled, needs some refreshments
    We always visit Botanic Gardens at the places we visit. Some disappoint, some delight. This one was in the delightful category. It is set out as a formal garden with rectangular beds around a central pond and fountain. The plants are well cared for and each is labelled. Some of them were planted in the 18th century and are by now huge. Others are up to date modern cultivars, for example some very big variegated Monsteras. I was particularly impressed with the tree ferns, varied selection and very large. The entrance fee of three euros and reductions for kids, students and pensioners is super value. I only wish there had been a small kiosk selling drinks and ice cream etc.
    Visited October 2021
    Traveled with family
    Written October 31, 2021
  • lizziekeeling
    Manchester, United Kingdom46 contributions
    Lovely shady walk with lots to see and wonder at
    Lovely tranquil place to have a stroll. Lots of trees give it shade so great if, like me, you don’t like things too hot! Only cost €3 each to go in, guide leaflet in your language was useful and lots of exotic and weird looking plants and trees. Well worth a visit for an hour or so - really strange to see the “big brothers” of our house plants!
    Visited September 2021
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 3, 2021
  • keefnjojo
    Plymouth, United Kingdom1,381 contributions
    Pleasant way to spend a few hours
    We visited here on an overcast day so that it would be cooler and we could enjoy the walk through the gardens, although it does offer lots of shade. Entrance fee is €6 each and you get a little map telling you about each section and the plants in it, but there are QR codes along the way to help you get more information about certain trees and plants. There is plenty to look at and if you are into your gardening and photography you can spend quite a lot of time here. Don't worry there are a few benches so you can just sit down and just enjoy the view and the peace and quiet. We did see a few people with picnics which we thought was a great idea. Just in case you need them there are public toilets available.
    Visited June 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 16, 2022
  • dizzieannie
    Cumnock, United Kingdom22 contributions
    Pleasant, informative
    Nice little trip out for a couple of hours. The water garden is a very calming place to sit and rest your legs. Great value at 3 euros entry, and the little train take you up the hill free if you don't want to walk. Service bus also just around corner from entrance. We visited both this and the Orchid gardens and to be honest preferred the Orchid Gardens, but still a pleasant experience.
    Visited November 2022
    Written November 6, 2022
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Hikkihils
Birmingham Uk106 contributions
Feb 2020
A huge variety of plants from all over the world were brought here by intrepid explorers.Flowers, fruits, leaves - an amazing tree that grows its own buttress supports to enable it to spread even more.
This is a real haven from the constant sunshine, but very sadly, there is no cafe here.
Only €3 to go in, we visited a couple of times during the week, and saw different things each time.
Written February 14, 2020
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Roy S
Hinckley, UK46 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
If you're looking for somewhere to get away from the crowds and enjoy a little shade away from the searing sun this is the place. Not in the least bit commercialised, no souvenir shop/coffee shop and no one trying to sell you anything.
€3 per person is well worth the entrance fee.
Written January 7, 2020
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Anne E
Withersfield, UK31 contributions
Jan 2020
Huge plants like you would have at home in pots. Lots of really interesting old trees. Go on the bus rather than a excursion, as the excursions were priced at about 20 euros a head and admission is only 3
Written January 30, 2020
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Ian P
York, UK321 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
We always visit Botanic Gardens at the places we visit. Some disappoint, some delight. This one was in the delightful category. It is set out as a formal garden with rectangular beds around a central pond and fountain. The plants are well cared for and each is labelled. Some of them were planted in the 18th century and are by now huge. Others are up to date modern cultivars, for example some very big variegated Monsteras. I was particularly impressed with the tree ferns, varied selection and very large.
The entrance fee of three euros and reductions for kids, students and pensioners is super value. I only wish there had been a small kiosk selling drinks and ice cream etc.
Written October 31, 2021
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lizziekeeling
Manchester, UK46 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Lovely tranquil place to have a stroll. Lots of trees give it shade so great if, like me, you don’t like things too hot! Only cost €3 each to go in, guide leaflet in your language was useful and lots of exotic and weird looking plants and trees. Well worth a visit for an hour or so - really strange to see the “big brothers” of our house plants!
Written September 3, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

keefnjojo
Plymouth, UK1,381 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We visited here on an overcast day so that it would be cooler and we could enjoy the walk through the gardens, although it does offer lots of shade.

Entrance fee is €6 each and you get a little map telling you about each section and the plants in it, but there are QR codes along the way to help you get more information about certain trees and plants.

There is plenty to look at and if you are into your gardening and photography you can spend quite a lot of time here. Don't worry there are a few benches so you can just sit down and just enjoy the view and the peace and quiet.

We did see a few people with picnics which we thought was a great idea.

Just in case you need them there are public toilets available.
Written July 16, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

dizzieannie
Cumnock, UK22 contributions
Nov 2022
Nice little trip out for a couple of hours. The water garden is a very calming place to sit and rest your legs. Great value at 3 euros entry, and the little train take you up the hill free if you don't want to walk. Service bus also just around corner from entrance.
We visited both this and the Orchid gardens and to be honest preferred the Orchid Gardens, but still a pleasant experience.
Written November 6, 2022
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Yas46
Adliswil, Switzerland849 contributions
Dec 2022
We had the most amazing time admiring all the huge variety of trees and plantlife. It was designed before 1800 so it is on a large grid formation, easy to follow up and down and across. Most of the species are clearly labelled so it was so interesting to see where they originally came from. Not so many flowers at this time of year, but that didn't matter as the variety of palms etc was immense.
Definitely worth a visit if you are on Tenerife for a few days. We were staying on Playa de las Americas but had hired a car and did the easy car trip on 75 minutes.

The only shame is that there is no cafe there, but there are several cafes/restaurants opposite. We had a great salad and Spanish delicacies in the Pizzeria Europa opposite which was great value.
We would definitely go again.
Written December 23, 2022
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Robert Middleton
Glasgow, UK85 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
A very pleasant botanical garden, but it's worth pointing out that this is an Acclimatisation Garden created originally in 1788 for tropical plants on their way to Spain. You will not find it full therefore of exotic blooms, but it is interesting nevertheless. It is only €3 to get in and although it is quite small it is well kept and shady, with some seating. It's uphill from Puerto de la Cruz, so we took the taxi there and walked back. A nice morning out for €10 for the two of us.
Written February 3, 2020
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Emily
Coventry, UK7 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
It was a 3€ per person entrance fee, the staff member behind the counter was quite rude and blunt. The plants and trees inside are really lovely, definitely a nice little picture spot. But the water in the ponds was just filthy, so much thick algae that you could barely even see the water. All the tulips in the water had died, there was even a little dead fish. If you’re looking for something to do to pass a little bit of time then come here but I wouldn’t make it a priority.
Written September 9, 2023
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