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Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Entry Ticket
Palm trees and plants reflect off a calm pond, bordered by rocks and grass, with a small wooden bridge in the background.
Cluster of green tropical plants with small red flowers in front of a vertical rock formation.
A pink and red flower emerges from green leaves, set against a background of rocks and lush vegetation.
A white flower with thin, spiky petals and surrounded by lush green leaves, set against a blue sky.

Palmetum Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tickets

Explore a 12-hectare botanical garden built on a former landfill, with one of Europe’s standout palm collections, sea views and fully accessible paths.

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Tenerife, Spain

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A self-guided botanical escape in Santa Cruz with tropical island palms, water features and panoramic city-and-sea views

Overview

Palmetum Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a 12-hectare waterfront botanical garden created on a former municipal landfill and now home to one of Europe’s notable palm collections. General admission gives you a self-guided visit through tropical and subtropical plant collections, water features and viewpoints over Santa Cruz and the Atlantic. The garden is open daily, currently from 10:00 to 18:00 with gates closing at 17:00. It is a low-cost, peaceful option for travellers who want gardens, photography and an outdoor break from museums or shopping.

What's included

* Admission to the Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
About the attraction
Choose Palmetum if you want a flexible attraction that does not require a timetable or guide. The garden’s transformation from landfill to botanical collection is unusual in itself, while the route includes palms and island flora from many tropical regions, landscaped lakes and waterfalls, and broad city-and-sea views. It works particularly well as a two- or three-hour addition to a Santa Cruz day.
Who is it for
Best for garden lovers, photographers, birdwatchers, families wanting a calm outdoor attraction, cruise passengers and city-break visitors with a few hours in Santa Cruz. The venue states that the garden is accessible using ramps and a lift, making it a practical option for many visitors with reduced mobility.
Who should skip it
Skip this if you want a guided botanical tour included with admission or if your main goal is swimming rather than walking through gardens. The visit is almost entirely outdoors, so very hot, rainy or windy conditions may affect how enjoyable it feels.
What to expect
Arrive at Palmetum Santa Cruz on Avenida de la Constitución and present your mobile ticket at the entrance.

There is no fixed tour start time. Walk the garden at your own pace through geographically themed collections of palms and tropical or subtropical plants. The venue highlights its 12-hectare size and strong focus on palms from tropical islands.

Water features, landscaped viewpoints and Atlantic panoramas break up the botanical route. Tenerife tourism currently highlights more than 2,000 plant species and over 500 palm species, as well as growing interest in the site for urban birdwatching.

Current opening is 10:00–18:00 daily, including Sundays and public holidays, with gates closing at 17:00.
Before you go
Address: Avenida de la Constitución 5, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Current opening hours: 10:00–18:00 daily, with gates closing at 17:00. General admission is self-guided; a guide is not included.

There is no fixed visit duration, so allow as much time as you want for the collections, viewpoints and photography. The venue is wheelchair accessible via ramps and a lift.

Mobile tickets are accepted. Cancellation or rescheduling is currently available until 24 hours before the visit.
Practical tips
- Address: Avenida de la Constitución 5.
- Current hours: 10:00–18:00 daily; gates close at 17:00.
- Self-guided general admission.
- 12-hectare botanical garden.
- Strong focus on palms and tropical-island flora.
- Fully accessible via ramps and lift according to the venue.
- Mobile ticket accepted.
- Outdoor attraction: plan for sun and weather.
- Cancellation/rescheduling cutoff: 24 hours before the visit.
Reschedule and cancellation policy
Cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the activity.

Frequently asked questions

What is included?
General admission to the Palmetum. A guide is not included.
What are the opening hours?
The venue currently opens daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with gates closing at 17:00.
How long should I allow?
There is no fixed duration. The visit is self-guided, so you can stay according to your interest in the gardens and viewpoints.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The venue says the garden can be visited using ramps and a lift.
Where is it?
On Avenida de la Constitución in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, close to the Auditorio and maritime park.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Yes, currently until 24 hours before the visit.

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