No. 25 - Its Gran Canaria Magazine
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GET TO KNOW GRAN CANARIA I CONOCE GRAN CANARIA EDICIÓN <strong>25</strong><br />
Jardín de la Marquesa de Arucas:<br />
a magical garden for nature lovers<br />
The <strong>Gran</strong> <strong>Canaria</strong> municipality of Arucas is home to a natural<br />
treasure known only to a precious few: the impressive gardens<br />
called Jardín de la Marquesa de Arucas. This botanical paradise<br />
is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.<br />
The gardens date back to the 1880s, when the first Marquis<br />
of Arucas began to collect a wide variety of plant species on<br />
his travels, both endemic and from abroad, to decorate the<br />
gardens of his summer palace. With the passing of time, and<br />
thanks to the region’s warm and favourable climate, this garden<br />
became a truly magical place, fascinating all those who<br />
visited it.<br />
Subsequent generations of the Marquis' family continued to<br />
add to this botanical paradise, and today, La Marquesa has<br />
more than 500 catalogued plant species. In 1985, this green<br />
oasis opened its doors to the public, offering guided tours<br />
through its narrow, romantic-style corridors and its impressive<br />
mansion, which has a blue basalt stone façade typical of the<br />
Arucas area.<br />
The Jardín de la Marquesa de Arucas is a place of unparalleled<br />
diversity, packed with trees, plants and, above all, a large number<br />
of palm trees, which have managed to adapt and develop<br />
thanks to the island’s climate. Visitors are treated to some<br />
highly valuable species, such as several dragon trees that are<br />
more than 200 years old. In addition, visitors have the opportunity<br />
to admire dozens of peacocks in the wild.<br />
The botanical garden is an idyllic location, far away from the<br />
everyday world and in total communion with nature. The<br />
glassed-in marquee and the long green aisles foster romance<br />
and warmth. <strong>No</strong> wonder this magical setting has been used in<br />
countless Hollywood films. The Jardín de la Marquesa de Arucas<br />
should, without a doubt, be top of the list of places to visit<br />
when coming to <strong>Gran</strong> <strong>Canaria</strong>.<br />
How to get there<br />
Main Road from Arucas to Bañaderos, km 0.5 Arucas<br />
Tel. 928604486<br />
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 18.00.<br />
Saturdays from 09.00 to 18.00, except for private<br />
functions.<br />
Please call first to confirm.<br />
Prices: Adults: €6.00 I Children from 5 to 12 years: €3.00
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