The botanical gardens are one of the most romantic places on the Costa Brava. A magical space made up of ornamental plants and flowers, perfect for relaxing and taking a leisurely stroll. The gardens of the Costa Brava produce a unique and intimate atmosphere. Places where the coastal landscape integrates with the picturesque garden landscape, the sea breeze mixes with the sweet fruity aroma of the trees and where the pleasant sound of the sea accompanies that of the leaves in the wind.
Discover three spectacular gardens on the Costa Brava, taking advantage of the approaching European Day of Historic Gardens on April 26.
The Santa Clotilde Gardens are considered one of the best Mediterranean botanical gardens in all of Europe. This work of gardening art was designed by the architect Nicolau Rubió i Tudurí in 1919 following the Italian Renaissance model.
They are located on a cliff between Fenals beach and Sa Boadella beach in Lloret de Mar, with impressive views over the Mediterranean Sea. An ideal walk to discover the native Mediterranean flora, observe its sculptures and ponds that give it a magical air of a fairy tale.
Recently, the gardens were chosen as one of the settings for The House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones. An easily recognizable space because it appears in the series without any kind of retouching. Check our post “The Gardens of Santa Clotilde, setting for House of the Dragon” to find out more.
Garden hours are Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. From November to January they are open until 5:00 p.m. (being closed on December 25, January 1, and January 6) and February and March until 6:00 p.m. Last admission is one hour before closing.
The entrance fee to the Santa Clotilde Gardens is €6 for adults, €3 with the reduced rate (retired persons, students, youth card, large family card, disability) and free for children under 12 years of age and residents with a card from the Museu Obert de Lloret (MOLL). Get your tickets to visit the Santa Clotilde Gardens here!
On Wednesday, April 26, coinciding with the European Day of Historic Gardens, there will be an open day and a guided tour in Catalan of the Santa Clotilde Gardens in Lloret de Mar. Admission will be completely free and prior registration will not be necessary.
The German Carl Faust, a businessman established in Blanes, created this beautiful garden in 1924, the result of his love for natural sciences. Today it is a spectacular botanical garden with more than 4,000 species and declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest by the Generalitat de Catalunya.
The Marimurtra Botanical Garden is located in the pretty coastal town of Blanes, on Paseo de Faust. One of its main tourist attractions are the incredible views it offers, which make it the perfect place to take the most beautiful photos of your holidays on the Costa Brava. An attractive landscape where the garden vegetation adds to panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Garden hours vary depending on the time of year. From January 1 to March 26, it opens from Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturdays until 5 p.m. (closed on January 1, 5 and 6); from March 27 to June 4, Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; from June 5 to September 17, Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; from September 18 to October 15, Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from October 16 to December 31, Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays until 5 p.m. (closed on 24, 25, December 26 and 31). The last admission being one hour before closing.
The entrance fee to the garden is €8 for adults and €4 for children under 4 years of age. If you want to purchase a reduced rate, promotion or discount, you must buy the tickets at the garden ticket office on the same day of the visit. Buy your tickets to visit the Marimurtra Botanical Garden here!
This garden was created by Nicolai Woevodsky and Dorothy Webster, two great fans of drawing, architecture, archeology and gardening. In 1927 they began to build their dream, the Cap Roig Botanical Garden in Calella de Palafrugell, a magical and relaxing space to explore.
Currently, the Cap Roig Botanical Garden is one of the most important botanical gardens in the Mediterranean, a place where nature, art and culture come together. You can walk the long paths that run through the 17 hectares of land, discover up to 1,000 different plant species, visit the Castle of Cap Roig and enjoy privileged views of some of the most beautiful coves on the Costa Brava.
In addition, all kinds of exhibitions and activities take place in this venue, such as the Cap Roig Festival in summer, one of the most popular musical events on the Costa Brava and which brings together famous artists from the national and international scene.
The gardens open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. from April to September (except on the days of the Cap Roig Festival, which are closed after 4 p.m.) and at 6 p.m. from October to March (except on December 24, 25, 26 and 31, January 1 and 6, which are closed), the last admission being one hour before closing.
General admission to the Cap Roig Botanical Garden costs €10 and is free for CaixaBank Clients, ICOM card members, Friends of the Museum members, children under 16 years of age, employees (up to 6 people), Card holders Jove, Club Super3 members, journalists, teachers and people with a disability equal to or greater than 33%. Get your tickets to visit the Gardens of Cap Roig here!
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