Are you staying in Agaete? Take the opportunity to visit the El Huerto de las Flores Garden! Nestled in the pretty north-western town of Gran Canaria, this green setting, though modest in size, is home to hundreds of exotic plants from all over the world. We enjoyed strolling around and admiring the variety of plants!
Here are our useful tips for planning your visit to El Huerto de las Flores Garden in the town of Agaete.
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Is a visit to the El Huerto de las Flores botanical garden worthwhile?
Yes, it’s worth a visit. This 3000m2 garden may be small, but we think it has a certain charm! In the 19th century, the garden’s owners, the Armas family, imagined a tropical garden gathering seeds from every continent, especially America. We admired more than 200 exotic plant species, including macadamia (the Australian hazelnut to which Claire is allergic…), maracca, mammee… Enough to delight botanical enthusiasts and artists alike. Canary Islands poet Saulo Torón, for example, came here for inspiration.
The garden is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Agaete!
What you can see
A pebble-walled entrance
As soon as we entered, we noticed the pebble wall covered with white lime, typical of Gran Canaria. It surrounds the garden and gives it real local color!
Large exotic trees
In the center of the garden, venerable trees from distant horizons flourish! We were impressed by the large Argentine ombu and the astonishing Asian banyan tree.
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A round fountain
A small, round fountain adds a touch of freshness to the area. We spotted birds quenching their thirst.
A charming staircase
A few steps away, we climbed a lovely staircase to get some height and admire the garden from a little higher up.
Coconut and palm trees
True symbols of exoticism, coconut and palm trees punctuate the garden with their long palms. We love these trees!
Scents from elsewhere
Garden rhymes with fragrance! We passed by the camphor tree and touched its fragrant bark.
A poetic stroll
In the middle of the garden stands a ceramic stele on which is written a beautiful poem in Spanish.
Lush paths
We enjoyed wandering along the garden’s lush green paths. Heliconias and philodendrons caressed us with their large leaves!
A dive into the rainforest
With its lianas and tall trees from elsewhere, the garden seemed like a small tropical forest to us!
WHERE TO STAY INAgaete
Option 1: Puerto de la Nieves by the sea
For example:
- Hotel Occidental Costa Negra, with view – See prices, photos and availability
- Hotel Puerto de la Nieves, near the beach – See prices, photos and availability
Option 2: in the old town and valley
Here you’ll find mainly apartments and small houses for rent, in a quiet location and at lower prices than in the major seaside resorts.
See all our reviews on where to stay in Agaete (coming soon)
Jardin El Huerto de las Flores in Agaete: how to find us
Where to find the botanical garden
- In downtown Agaete
- 35min drive from Las Palmas
Access by car and parking
Parking is available on Barranco de Agaete street, just in front of the garden, or in the city center on the street.
Public transport access
Bus 103 stops at the Agaete Church in the city center, 200m from the garden.
Visiting difficulties
We didn’t notice any particular difficulties during our visit. The ground is relatively flat and the ride pleasant!
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Visit El Huerto de las Flores Garden: useful tips
Schedules and prices
The garden is open from 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday and from 9am to 4:30pm Monday and Sunday. Admission is €1.50.
See the latest news on the official Tourist Office website here.
How long
Allow 30min to 1h to visit the garden if botany is your passion. Alternatively, you can walk around the garden in just a few minutes.
Best moment
It’s great to visit this garden at any time of day or year! Summer may be a better time for flowers to bloom. What’s more, at this time of year, we found it very pleasant to take refuge for a while in the coolness of this green setting.
Direction of visit
There is no set direction for visiting the garden, but we recommend that you walk around the garden and then take the central path. Stop at the fountain and climb the stairs to get some height!
Eating out
It’s located in the center of Agaete, home to a number of charming restaurants, particularly on the seafront. At Restaurant Ragu, for example, we enjoyed spaghetti with seafood!
Hotels
You’ll find a great range of accommodation in Agaete. Two hotels caught our eye:
- Hotel Occidental Roca Negra, on the heights
See photos, prices and availability - Hotel Puerto de Las Nieves, close to the sea
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