Top Things to do in Canary Islands
Top Hotels in Canary Islands
What to do and see in Canary Islands, Canary Islands: The Best Gardens
The sun-drenched Canary Islands lie close to North Africa and have an exotic flavor of their own. Hundreds of volcanoes, rolling sand dunes, rich forests and rugged cliffs dapple these seven Atlantic gems. Catch a ferry to Lanzarote. Ride a camel through volcanic Timanfaya National Park. Take on Tenerife, home of Mount Teide, Spain's tallest peak. Romp Grand Canary's beaches or hike La Gomera's Garajonay National Park. More adventures await on tiny El Hierro, verdant La Palma and peaceful Fuerteventura.
Restaurants in Canary Islands
1. Jardin de Cactus
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4.5 based on 4,263 reviews
Jardín de Cactus was the last intervention work César Manrique performed in Lanzarote. The artist from Lanzarote could see beyond how run down the ancient rofera was. Roferas were the quarries that raids are taken from to create a very particular home for cactaceae flowers from all over he world. Surrounded by the largest cactus plantation of the island, dedicated to crops of cochineal insect, a product of great financial relevance in Lanzarote in the 19th Century. Jardín de Cactus has around 4,500 specimens of 450 different species, of 13 different families of cactus from the five continents. The green shade of the plants stands out against the blue sky and the dark volcano creating a harmonious explosion of colour that impresses visitors. The only sounds that break the peace and quiet that prevails, are singing birds and boozing insects, enjoying their very own oasis.
Reviewed By 317callumg - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Had seen loads of positive reviews, yet I was sceptical I would enjoy. We drove past on part of a hire car day from Playa Blanca and I’m very glad we visited. The entry fee is good value for money and the cacti are simply amazing, from the delicate to the architectural in a well laid out, sympathetic design by the famous Cesar Manrique. It is well worth a visit and I’d strongly recommend.
2. Cocodrilo Park Gran Canaria
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4.5 based on 1,045 reviews
The only animal recue centre in the Canaries. COCODRILE PARK is home to many animals brought by individuals or seized governmments. Many have terrible stories of abuse and neglect before coming here.
Reviewed By paulawat50 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Very nice well kept rescued animals including tigers snakes chimps birds and lots of crocodiles including babies. Make sure you go at interactive times (11am - 1pm ish). Not expensive
3. Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanico)
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4.5 based on 4,663 reviews
Reviewed By lunafly4 - Southampton, United Kingdom
One of the attractions of the beautiful Puerto de la Cruz. It is worth going there just to see what a great wealth of plants can be seen in this area. It's such a small nature lesson for everyone, beautiful flowers and amazing trees. Just beautiful !
4. Jardines Victoria
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4.5 based on 275 reviews
Reviewed By Satyabrata
I am a nature lover and for me this garden was the prettiest part of Orotava. I went there twice with books, music and lunch and spend hours relaxing and reading. Very well landscaping and beautiful flowers.
5. Jardin Botanico Viera & Clavijo
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4.5 based on 1,585 reviews
This unique garden erected on the side of a ravine has examples of every kind of vegetation found on the Canaries.
Reviewed By Joel43_12 - Christchurch, United Kingdom
Short bus ride from Las Palmas, the driver told us where to get off. We entered via the upper (free) entrance and made our way down steep paths towards the lower entrance. there is an amazing variety of plants, trees (including numerous Dragon trees) and cacti (over a third of the world's known cacti). The gardens are well maintained with clean toilets, a restaurant near the upper entrance and were peaceful, not many visitors in February. We would certainly go back if we visited Gran Canaria again.
6. Palmitos Park
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4.5 based on 7,566 reviews
Palmitos Park is a botanical zoo-themed park located 10 km from the Faro de Maspalomas. A subtropical oasis nestled in a wonderful natural environment of the island. His collection includes species of animals and plants from 5 continents. Best of nature concentrated in one place. Visit the new dolphinarium, with its spectacular show, aquarium, butterfly house, the incredible show of birds of prey, the show of parrots, meerkats, crocodiles and much more ....Discover the best of nature in Palmitos Park!!
Reviewed By 161shazzah - Exeter, United Kingdom
My 3rd year returning to palmitos and I still can’t fault it! Visited today and had to write a review, perfect day, amazing shows, friendly and helpful staff, birds of prey guys at the top of the canyon very funny make you feel comfortable around the birds to take photos, very kind men! Dolphin trainers are amazing! Would love to have their job, appreciate all the work the staff put in there. Big variety of animals, very warm in August so just be careful make sure you drink plenty of water, wear hats and lots of sun cream but 1000% would recommend
7. Palmetum Santa Cruz Jardin Botanico
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4.5 based on 593 reviews
Reviewed By robertbT5350OI - Biggleswade, United Kingdom
Some very interesting plants, and a wonderful history; regeneration of a site. Tranquil. Lovely place to wander with friends. We saw quite of few of the birds claimed, including. A little egret..magic
8. Jardin Botanico
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Nuestras colecciones de plantas cuentan con mas de 1500 especies de todo el mundo, integradas en tres areas principales: Jardin de Plantas Tropicales y Subtropicales, Jardin de Cactus y Suculentas, y Reserva de Plantas Autoctonas y Aves Migratorias. En su conjunto, abarcan una superficie de mas de 250.000 M2.
9. MoringaPark Tenerife
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
10. Plaza La Glorieta
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4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By theactor10 - Tel Aviv, Israel
Very coulored interesting art of mozaics A lot of statues and funny thinks . Place to stop and relax in the way to the nature
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