Villanueva pavilion at the Royal Botanical Garden, Madrid

Some of the most amazing botanical gardens in Spain

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After visiting monuments, avenues and imposing squares in the main Spanish destinations, a walk in a vegetation-rich environment will seem like a great idea. You're lucky: Spain offers impressive botanical gardens that are a breath of fresh air, peace and beauty. These places house countless plant collections with a view to researching, preserving and disseminating the wonderful world of plants. Keep reading and find out about some of these very special ecosystems!

  • Tourists visiting the collection of tulips at the Royal Botanical Garden in Madrid

    Royal Botanical Gardens in Madrid

    The gardens and parks of Spain are perfect places to connect with nature, even in the city centre. This is the case of the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid, very near attractions as iconic as the Prado Museum and the Puerta de Alcalá. With more than 5,500 plant species from America, the Pacific and Europe, this is an ideal visit if you love botanical science. And if you are left wanting more green environments, Madrid makes it easy for you: just 600 metres away, you will find the El Retiro park.

  • Detail of the Botanical Garden of Barcelona, Catalonia

    Botanical Garden in Barcelona

    If you are planning a trip to Barcelona, your itinerary must include a visit to the famous mountain of Montjuïc. In addition to museums, monuments and privileged views of the Catalan city, here you will find the Barcelona Botanical Garden. With an area of 14 hectares, you can see more than 4,000 species from the Mediterranean climate. Do not hesitate to combine visits to places as fascinating as the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell with its unique garden. You will enjoy a complete and unforgettable trip!

  • Botanical Garden of Bertiz (Navarra)

    This amazing botanical garden is located north of Navarre, in the Señorío de Bértiz Nature Reserve. With an area of four hectares and more than 100 years old, this immense forest boasts species from all over the world, thanks to its microclimate. If you do visit it, do not hesitate to complement your trip with a stop at Elizondo, a village very close to the garden, located in the beautiful Baztán Valley.

  • Tourists walking at the Atlantic Botanical Garden of Gijon, Asturias

    Atlantic Botanical Garden in Gijón

    Inaugurated in 2003, this is one of the newest gardens in Spain. Fifteen hectares, 30,000 plants and 2,000 different species: three facts that explain why this place attracts thousands of visitors every year. Filled with ponds, streams and waterfalls, visiting this garden in Gijon is a perfect plan if you are passionate about Spanish nature. Also, if you visit this city on the Cantabrian coast, do not forget to take a walk along the beautiful San Lorenzo beach until you reach the magical sculpture Elogio del Horizonte… You are going to fall in love!  

  • Detail of the Botanical Garden of Valencia

    Botanical Garden of Valencia

    This botanical garden, in the heart of the city, is ideal for adding a dose of nature to your visit to Valencia. Just a few metro stations away from places as renowned as the Gothic Cathedral of Valencia, this garden houses 5,000 plant species in six hectares ideal for walking and enjoying nature with family. In fact, the garden organises several activities and workshops for the little ones throughout the year: fun and botanical learning are guaranteed!

These are just some of the most impressive Spanish botanical gardens. Magical places where you will find peace, nature and knowledge. Don't miss out! Visit them and become an expert in the amazing flora found in Spain.

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