Tenerife Botanical Gardens Guide
Looking for calm, nature and something different from beaches and boat trips? The botanical gardens in Tenerife offer a peaceful escape filled with rare plants, palm trees, orchids and history.
While many visitors book opazovanje kitov, enjoy vodni športi or explore the island by avtobusni izleti, Tenerife’s botanical gardens are perfect if you want something quieter and more local.
Why Visit Botanical Gardens in Tenerife?
Thanks to Tenerife’s unique climate, the island is home to some of the most diverse botanical gardens in Spain. You’ll find native Canary Islands plants mixed with exotic species from Africa, Asia and South America.
- Relaxing alternative to busy tourist attractions
- Great for photography and nature lovers
- Perfect for families, couples and solo travelers
- Many gardens are free or very affordable
Dobro je vedeti: Entry prices and opening hours can change slightly every year. The prices below are an indication to help you plan your visit.
Best Botanical Gardens in Tenerife
Below you’ll find the most popular and beautiful Tenerife botanical gardens, including gardens in Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz and La Orotava.
🌿 Jardín Botánico (Puerto de la Cruz)
One of the most famous botanical gardens in Tenerife. Founded in 1788, this garden combines native Canary Islands plants with tropical and subtropical species.
- ⏱️ Visit time: 2–3 hours
- 💶 Entrance: approx. 3€
- 🕘 Opening hours: 09:00 – 18:00
🌸 Orchid Garden Sitio Litre
Home to the largest orchid collection on the island and one of the oldest dragon trees in Tenerife. An English-style garden located in Puerto de la Cruz.
- 💶 Entrance: approx. 4.50€
- 🕘 Summer: 09:30 – 18:00
- 🕘 Winter: 09:30 – 17:00
🌴 Santa Cruz Palmetum
The largest green area in Santa Cruz and one of the best palm tree collections in Europe. A perfect example of how Tenerife transformed nature with care.
- 💶 Adults: ~6€ | Children: ~2.80€
- 🕘 Opening hours: 10:00 – 18:00
🐉 Parque del Drago (Icod de los Vinos)
Home to the legendary Drago Milenario, one of the oldest dragon trees in the world. A botanical garden with strong cultural and historical value.
- 💶 Adults: ~5€ | Children under 8: ~2.50€
- 🕘 Summer: 09:00 – 20:00
- 🕘 Winter: 10:00 – 18:00
🌼 Hijuela del Botánico (La Orotava)
A small, calm and free botanical garden hidden behind La Orotava town hall. Ideal if you want a quiet walk surrounded by rare plant species.
- 💶 Entrance: Free
- 🕘 Opening hours: 09:00 – 14:00
🌳 Taoro Park
A large green park above Puerto de la Cruz with waterfalls, viewpoints and walking paths. Worth the stairs for the views alone.
- 💶 Entrance: Free
- 🕘 Open 24 hours
🌺 Tigaiga Hotel Gardens
Well-maintained hotel gardens in Puerto de la Cruz with guided tours and a peaceful atmosphere.
Perfect if you enjoy classified plant species.
- 💶 Entrance: Free
- 🕘 Guided tour: Tuesdays
More Than Just Botanical Gardens
Tenerife offers much more than nature alone. Combine a calm garden visit with island tours, sea experiences or cultural highlights.
Explore more ideas on our Kanal YouTube Club Canary
or download our brezplačna revija Tenerife spodaj.
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Odkrijte najbolj varovane skrivnosti Tenerifov z našim ekskluzivnim vodnikom, ki je za vas BREZPLAČEN! V tem vodniku, polnem notranjih nasvetov, najdete najboljše restavracije na otoku, najbolj slikovite vožnje, najbolj vroče nočno življenje, dih jemajoče plaže in še več. Za to zlato jamo informacij bi zlahka zaračunali, vendar vam jo podarjamo, da boste Tenerife doživeli kot še nikoli prej. Ne zamudite tega neprecenljivega vira!