Gibraltar Botanic Gardens (Alameda)
Alameda Gardens
A Mediterranean botanic garden established in 1816, right beside the cable car lower station, ideal for resting before or after the climb.
The garden was established by Governor Don and planted with dragon trees, flame trees, cacti and native Mediterranean plants. It contains a memorial, a small amphitheatre and a small wildlife sanctuary that houses smuggled animals confiscated by the authorities. Admission to the garden is free. It is right beside the lower cable car station, so you can cool off here before or after going up the Rock. Nearby are a bronze statue of the Duke of Wellington and sculptures related to the 1805 naval battle.
Opening hours
08:00 to sunset
Nearby sights
- Gibraltar Cable Car
- Apes' Den
- Trafalgar Cemetery
- Windsor Suspension Bridge
- Gibraltar Skywalk
- The Convent & Changing of the Guard
- St Michael's Cave
- Gibraltar National Museum