Palmetum de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The Palmetum is one of Santa Cruz’s most distinctive walks: a 12-hectare botanical garden devoted to palms, built on the city’s former landfill. That transformation is part of the site’s story and explains how environmental recovery, botany and urban leisure meet on a hill above the sea.

Paths pass through tropical and subtropical plant environments and a collection the garden describes as the world’s largest botanical collection of palms from tropical islands. This is not a quick stroll between flower beds: the terrain invites visitors to take their time, pause at viewpoints and notice how the plants and harbour landscape change along the route.

Recent Google Maps reviews mention the views, variety of palms, well-kept paths and an enjoyable visit alone or with family. One comment also notes dry areas; the garden changes with weather and maintenance, so visitors should expect a botanical walk rather than a uniformly ornamental park.

The official website says the garden is open year-round and offers guided visits that must be requested in advance. Visitors can explore independently; ramps and a lift support access, and electric scooters can be enquired about at reception. Its proximity to Parque Marítimo makes it easy to plan a day around a botanical walk and a swim in the same part of the capital.