Parque Genovés
A 19th-century botanical garden on the seaside northwest of the Old Town, with geometrically clipped hedges, an artificial waterfall grotto and century-old trees.
Parque Genovés stretches along the seaside on the western side of the Old Town. Designed in the 19th century by Genoese gardeners, its main paths are lined with hedges clipped into arches, columns and mushroom shapes. The park holds rare trees from around the world, such as dragon trees and huge fig trees. Deeper inside is a small lake with an artificial waterfall and rock grotto, which children love. It is free to enter and about a 10-minute walk along the coast from La Caleta. It can be combined with the Castle of Santa Catalina, and leaving the park brings you to the Paloma seafront boulevard.
Opening hours
approx. 08:00–22:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Gran Teatro Falla
- Castle of Santa Catalina
- Oratory of San Felipe Neri
- Museo de las Cortes de Cádiz
- Barrio de La Viña
- Torre Tavira
- Gadir Archaeological Site
- Alameda Apodaca