Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Palmetum de Santa Cruz de Tenerife
A seaside hill botanical garden converted from an old landfill, collecting thousands of palms from around the world, with views over the port.
The Palmetum lies by the sea in Santa Cruz, transformed from a landfill hill. Covering 12 hectares, it grows about 600 palm species from tropical regions around the world, making it one of Europe's most important palm collections. The garden has waterfalls, ponds and paths organized by region, and from the summit you can see the port and the concert hall. Admission is about 6 euros, and it is open roughly 10:00 to 18:00. It can be combined with the concert hall and the seaside park.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Auditorio de Tenerife
- Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África
- Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA)
- San Cristóbal de La Laguna
- Anaga Rural Park
- Playa de Las Teresitas
- Playa de Benijo
- Basilica of Candelaria