Science and nature
The Valencia Botanical Garden is a roughly four-hectare paradise in the city centre where you can relax and enjoy the planet's flora.
Its origins lie in a small orchard created by the University in 1567 for the teaching of botany and the study of medicinal plants. Two centuries later, in 1803, the garden moved to the Huerto deTramoyeres orchard in the area outside the city walls, its current location.
Today, it remains a space dedicated to research, conservation, and education regarding the planet's biodiversity, managed by the University of Valencia.
Why visit the Botanical Garden
- You can find more than 4,500 plant species from five continents
- The garden promotes the study, teaching, dissemination, and conservation of the plant world
- It offers a haven of peace in the city's historic centre
- It is the oldest botanical garden in Spain in terms of its original founding, even though it was previously in a different location
What to see at the Botanical Garden
Cactus collection
AThe garden’s living plant collections include a striking display of cacti and succulents, with some remarkably large specimens
Monumental trees
An imposing Southern live oak greets you at the garden entrance. You will also find century-old holm oaks, conifers, eucalyptus, Caucasian elms, and many other majestic trees.
Shade house (Umbráculo)
If you are looking for a bit of shade, take refuge among the lush vegetation housed within this elegant semi-cylindrical iron structure, built in 1900. You will soon understand why it is also the most photographed spot.
Tropical greenhouse
This is the most important and impressive greenhouse in the garden. With its iron framework and over 5,000 glass panels, it encloses a whole world of tropical vegetation.
Events and activities
The garden regularly organises themed tours, book presentations, recitals, concerts, and even yoga sessions among the greenery. Check the programme on their website.
