Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo
Spain's largest botanical garden, dedicated to collecting plants endemic to the Canary Islands and Macaronesia.
The garden was founded in 1952 and spreads across a canyon slope covering about 27 hectares. It showcases the islands' endemic species, including dragon trees, Canary pines, cacti and euphorbias, along with a laurel forest area and a cactus garden. Admission is free. The grounds are steep, with an upper and a lower entrance, so it is best to enter from the upper gate and walk downhill. The garden is in Tafira, about 8 km southwest of Las Palmas, roughly 25 minutes by bus.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Caldera de Bandama
- El Museo Canario
- Vegueta
- Cathedral of Santa Ana
- Casa de Colón
- Mercado de Vegueta
- Las Canteras Beach
- Church of San Juan Bautista, Arucas