The Palmetum is a botanical garden of 12 hectares on the seafront of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, built on a former landfill. It holds nearly 3,000 plant species, including more than 600 palms, arranged by region of origin: the Caribbean, Madagascar, New Caledonia, Australia, Asia and the Pacific islands. It is open every day, including Sundays and public holidays, from 10:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:00. The adult ticket for non-residents costs 6 euros and a child ticket 2.80 euros (palmetumtenerife.es, read 7 November 2026).
Highlights
The geographic collections
Palms are planted by origin, with lakes, waterfalls, ocean viewpoints, mangroves, baobabs, frangipani, breadfruit trees and bromeliads.
The ocean viewpoints
The garden has viewpoints over the sea, and its address is on Avenida Marítima.
Special events
The garden holds occasional night events and a New Year's Day event listed on the tourist board's calendar for 1 January 2027; night events need a separate ticket.
Practical info
Tips
- Allow 1.5 to 2 hours for the main sections. Ramps and a lift make the garden accessible. A food truck is on site, picnics are not allowed and the pond water is not drinkable. Tickets are also sold on Tiqets at 6 euros, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 74 reviews (read 7 November 2026). Children under 3 enter free, and Canary Islands residents pay 3 euros; reduced rates for over-65s, under-12s, large families and people with disabilities need proof. A guided visit lasting an hour costs 70 euros for groups under 30 and must be requested by email at least 15 days ahead. Combine the garden with the rest of the capital: Santa Cruz de Tenerife covers the museum, the market, the auditorium and the carnival, and Tenerife Carnival lists the dates.
How to get there
Tram line 1 to the Intercambiador stop, then walk along Avenida de la Constitución; it is about 2 km on foot from the city centre along Avenida Marítima. Buses to the Santa Cruz transport interchange include 014 from La Laguna, 102 from Puerto de la Cruz, 110 from Costa Adeje and 910 from San Andrés and Las Teresitas. The address is Avenida Marítima 5.
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