Palmetum - Botanic Garden in Santa Cruz - Tenerife - Canary Islands - 17 photos.
When you visit the island of Tenerife, there are some 'must see' places and surely Palmetum in the capital city of Santa Cruz is one of such places.
Palmetum Botanic Garden is a relatively young project, as it was started in 1995 and opened in 2014. Located on the hill near the coastline, it hosts over 500 species of palms. Groups of species are arranged according to geografical locations so every section of a garden is a world journey in itself. Palmetum also features waterfalls and ponds besides some spectacular sea views. Let's have a look:
Looks like my kind of jungle.
The Garden, being located on the hill, provides some stop spots with amazing views.
As for palms, there is lots of exotic fruits hanging around.
As some species of palms form a canopy of their leaves...
...there is also space for wildlife...
...in some fantastic sceneries.
And picturesque waterfalls give refreshment to all.
We've spent good few hours walking around and it was a great time!
It is definitely worth going to, as it is an inexpensive and unique tourist attraction, also in the reception you can buy products and gadgets and there is a big parking in front of it.
Nope, i don't get paid by Palmetum. I just like it much.
Hint for botanists: While visiting the garden, you can collect multiple species palm seeds as there is plenty lying around (don't tell anyone) :)
Camera: Sony SLT A-33.
Till the next time!
wow all natural
I LOVE NATURE
Very cool photos, thanks for sharing!
I've found your post because @dipoabasch featured it on his entry for the Pay It Forward Contest
Beautiful post! What a beautiful place with so many cool trees!
I found your post this week because @dipoabasch featured you in the pay it forward curation contest. Keep up the great work!
Interesting endorsement.. LOL, Just Kidding @artofwisdom, I really enjoy your photos and information about this botanic garden, and that's why I fetaured this post in the pay it forward contest this week. here is the link if you want to know Entry to the Pay It Forward Curation Contest - Week 43
I am living in a tropical country and palms also a common plants to us, but I wish that I could see more interesting and spesific palm in the garden one day.
Thanks! :)
As for species, some are mentioned here:
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