Just a short drive from Las Palmas, the botanical garden is often included on sightseeing tours of the city and Lanzarote’s north. Inside, you can stroll beneath towering palm trees and explore gardens with names such as the “Garden of the Islands,” the “Garden of Cacti and Succulents,” the “Laurel-leaved Forests,” the “Macaronesian Ornamental Garden,” and the “Hidden Garden.” More than 500 plant species endemic to the Canary Islands are cultivated in the garden, along with more than 2,000 cacti and succulents.
There is a café and restrooms available by the upper entrance to the garden. Free parking is also available, but spaces are limited.
There is no admission fee to visit the botanical garden.
Part of the botanical garden’s lower section is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers—you should enter through the Barranco Guiniguada entrance.
Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) south of downtown Las Palmas or about a 15-minute drive. Buses 303, 311, and 302 run to the garden from San Telmo Station, or you can drive or visit as part of a tour. There are two entrances to the garden: the main entrance at the top of the hill and a second entrance at the bottom.
The garden is open daily year-round, except for Christmas (Dec. 24–25) and New Year (Dec. 31–Jan. 1). Opening hours are 10am to 6pm on weekends and holidays and from Monday to Friday 7:30am to 6pm (October to March) or 7pm (April to September). The last admission is one hour before closing.
You don’t have to travel far in Lanzarote to find natural wonders. Discover the lunar landscapes of the Los Volcanes Natural Park, marvel at the ancient volcanoes of Timanfaya Nacional Park, or discover the volcanic vineyards of the La Geria wine region. Other popular sites include the unique volcanic caves of Jameos del Agua, the black-sand beach and salt farms of Janubio, and the white-sand beaches of Graciosa Island, just off the north shore of Lanzarote.
