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Palmetum de Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit to Palmetum de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Preparing for your visit to the Palmetum will help you make the most of a garden built from an unlikely history and stocked with one of Europe's largest palm collections. Below you will find essential information to make your visit informative and enjoyable.

Palmetum de Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Ticket Information

Ticket Purchase Options: Tickets are available for purchase online prior to your visit. Buying Palmetum tickets online in advance is advisable to guarantee entry and avoid extra time at the ticket office.

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Palmetum in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Entry Ticket

Palmetum de Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Essential Visitor Info

Timings
Address & Directions

The Palmetum is open every day of the year, including Sundays and public holidays, from 10:00 to 18:00.

Gates close to new entries at 17:00, so plan to arrive by then even though the garden itself stays open until 18:00.

As a general planning suggestion, a self-guided walk through the main geographic sections of a 12-hectare garden of this scope typically takes visitors somewhere in the region of one and a half to two and a half hours.

Why Visit Palmetum de Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

A living record of an extraordinary transformation

What is now a 12-hectare botanical garden was, until the mid-1990s, a 40-metre-high municipal landfill. Walking its paths today, with almost no trace of that history visible, is part of what makes a visit worthwhile.

One of the world's great palm collections

The garden holds more than 600 palm species among roughly 3,000 plant species overall, organized into geographic sections such as the Caribbean, New Caledonia, Madagascar, Polynesia, and the Canary Islands themselves. It is described by the venue as home to the greatest collection of palms in Europe.

Rare botanical events you won't see everywhere

Specimens such as a 25-year-old talipot palm (Corypha umbraculifera) have produced flower structures several metres tall, and baobabs on site have bloomed every year since 2012 — the kind of infrequent flowering event serious plant enthusiasts travel for.

Unexpected wildlife in the middle of the city

Because the garden was built from scratch on reclaimed land, every bird species present arrived and settled naturally rather than being introduced — more than 80 species have been recorded, alongside frogs and dragonflies around the water features.

A landmark with royal and international recognition

The Palmetum was officially inaugurated on 28 January 2014 by the then Prince and Princess of Asturias (now King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia), and the project has since been put forward for international sustainability and urban-regeneration awards.

Palmetum de Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Accessibility

The Palmetum, Santa Cruz City Hall, and Fundación Moeve jointly run inclusive guided visits at the garden, aimed at both education and social inclusion.

The route, duration, and format can be adapted to the specific needs of NGOs or individual visitors, including provision of a sign language interpreter where needed.

These inclusive visits take place every Saturday at 10:30, last approximately one and a half hours, and require signing up in advance rather than just showing up.

Palmetum de Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Nearby Attractions

Parque Marítimo César Manrique, a seaside pool complex designed by the Lanzarote-born artist, sits close to the Palmetum along the same waterfront stretch.

Auditorio de Tenerife, the striking Santiago Calatrava-designed concert hall and home to the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra, is a short distance away and visible from parts of the garden.

García Sanabria Park, known for its collection of international sculptures, is a further option for garden lovers exploring Santa Cruz.

The historic city centre of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with its shopping streets and colonial-era architecture, is within easy reach of the waterfront area.

Las Teresitas Beach, one of the most popular beaches near the capital, is a worthwhile addition for visitors extending their day beyond the garden.

Palmetum in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Entry Ticket

Highlights

Spanning twelve hectares, this botanical garden offers a rich diversity of local and international plant life.

The garden particularly showcases a wide variety of palm species intertwined with their native vegetation.

Highlights include remarkable Caribbean plant species and a consistent annual bloom of baobabs since 2012.

Visitors can enjoy tranquil surroundings away from urban noise and take in scenic views, including a coffee spot at the garden’s peak.

FAQs about Visiting The Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Where exactly is the Palmetum located?

At Avenida de la Constitución, 5, 38005, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the city's waterfront near the Auditorio de Tenerife.

How do I get to the Palmetum from the airport?

From Tenerife North Airport it is about a 9-minute drive or a 35-minute TITSA bus ride (line 20); from Tenerife South Airport it is about a 37-minute drive or roughly 1 hour 13 minutes by bus via Meridiano.

Can I reach the Palmetum by public bus within Santa Cruz?

Yes, Santa Cruz's main bus interchange, the Intercambiador, connects to TITSA routes across the island and is close to the garden by taxi or on foot.

Is the Palmetum walkable from the city centre or cruise port?

Yes, it sits within easy walking distance of central Santa Cruz along the waterfront.

What are the Palmetum's opening hours?

It is open daily, including Sundays and holidays, from 10:00 to 18:00, with gates closing to new visitors at 17:00.

What facilities are available on site?

Confirmed facilities include pathways, signage, lighting, restrooms, and an entrance building linked to the garden by a bridge.

What nearby attractions can I combine with a Palmetum visit?

Parque Marítimo César Manrique and the Auditorio de Tenerife are both close by, with García Sanabria Park, the historic city centre, and Las Teresitas Beach also within reach.