Tenerife
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.
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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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Tenerife
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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 botanical garden on the capital’s waterfront, created from a former municipal landfill and now focused on palms and tropical-island flora. The current exact Tiqets ticket starts from €6 and includes general admission only. The garden is open all year, currently from 10:00 to 18:00, with gates closing at 17:00. It is a strong low-cost Santa Cruz attraction for travellers who want gardens, photography, birdlife and an outdoor break from museums or shopping.

What's included

* Admission to the Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Why book this activity
Choose this ticket if you want a flexible, self-guided visit rather than a scheduled tour. The official Palmetum describes the site as one of Europe’s leading palm collections and highlights its unusual transformation from landfill to botanical garden. The route is organised around plants from tropical and subtropical regions, with particularly strong island collections, plus lakes, waterfalls and viewpoints over Santa Cruz and the sea. The exact Tiqets product is simple: admission is included, while a guide is not.
Our take
The strongest search intent is “Palmetum Santa Cruz tickets,” supported by “Palmetum Tenerife tickets” and “Santa Cruz botanical garden.” This should remain a straightforward attraction-ticket page rather than trying to compete with broad Santa Cruz sightseeing guides. It is also clearly distinct from ID35 César Manrique Maritime Park next door: Palmetum is a botanical-garden visit, while ID35 is a saltwater-pool day.
Who is it for
Best for garden lovers, photographers, birdwatchers, families who want a calm outdoor attraction, cruise or city-break visitors spending a few hours around Santa Cruz, and travellers with reduced mobility. The official venue states that the garden is fully accessible via ramps and a lift, and the exact Tiqets product is marked wheelchair accessible.
Who should skip it
Skip this if you want a guided botanical tour included in the ticket: the exact admission does not include a guide. Choose César Manrique Maritime Park if your priority is swimming and sunbathing rather than plants and walking. On very hot or rainy days, consider whether an outdoor garden visit suits your itinerary, and always check current venue notices if your schedule is tight.
What to expect
Arrive at Palmetum Santa Cruz de Tenerife on Avenida de la Constitución and present your smartphone ticket. The exact Tiqets product is general admission, so there is no fixed tour start time or required guide.

Walk the garden at your own pace through geographically themed collections of palms and tropical or subtropical plants. The official venue describes the Palmetum as a 12-hectare garden and says its palm collection is among the most important in Europe, with a strong focus on palms from tropical islands.

The route also includes landscaped water features and viewpoints over the city and Atlantic. Tenerife’s official tourism site highlights more than 2,000 plant species and over 500 palm species, as well as the garden’s growing value for urban birdwatching.

The current official opening hours are 10:00–18:00 every day, including Sundays and public holidays, with the gates closing at 17:00. Hours can change for events or maintenance, so check the venue if your visit is time-sensitive.
Before you go
Current exact Tiqets price: €6. General admission is included; a guide is not included.

Current official opening hours: 10:00–18:00 all year, including Sundays and public holidays. Gates currently close at 17:00, so do not arrive at the last minute.

The exact product does not publish a fixed visit duration. It is a self-paced garden visit, so plan according to how much time you want for the collections, viewpoints and photography.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. The official Palmetum states that the garden is fully accessible using ramps and a lift.

Smartphone tickets and instant delivery are supported. Current Tiqets cancellation and rescheduling are available until 24 hours before the visit.
Practical tips
- Current Tiqets price: €6.
- Address: Avenida de la Constitución 5, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- Current opening hours: 10:00–18:00 daily; gates close at 17:00.
- General admission only; no guide is included in the exact ticket.
- Self-paced visit with no fixed duration published by Tiqets.
- 12-hectare botanical garden focused on palms and tropical-island flora.
- Fully accessible via ramps and lift according to the venue.
- Smartphone ticket and instant delivery supported.
- Current cancellation/rescheduling cutoff: 24 hours before the visit.
- The garden is outdoors, so check current conditions and venue notices before a tightly scheduled visit.
Comparison
ID30 is the botanical-garden attraction in Santa Cruz and should own the Palmetum ticket intent. ID35 César Manrique Maritime Park is physically nearby but serves a different buyer: swimming, saltwater pools and sunbathing. Santa Cruz city-tour products are broader sightseeing options. Keep ID30 focused on the garden, palm collection and self-guided admission rather than generic Santa Cruz attractions.
Reschedule and cancellation policy
Cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the activity.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Palmetum Santa Cruz ticket?
The current exact Tiqets ticket starts from €6 for general admission.
What does the ticket include?
The exact ticket includes admission to the Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. A guide is not included.
What are the current opening hours?
The official Palmetum currently lists daily opening from 10:00 to 18:00, including Sundays and public holidays, with gates closing at 17:00.
How long should I spend at the Palmetum?
The exact Tiqets product does not set a fixed visit duration. It is self-guided, so you can pace the visit around the plant collections, viewpoints and photography.
Is Palmetum wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The exact Tiqets product is marked wheelchair accessible, and the official venue says the garden can be visited using ramps and a lift.
Is a guided tour included?
No. General admission does not include a guide. The venue offers guided services separately by prior arrangement.
Where is Palmetum Santa Cruz?
It is on Avenida de la Constitución in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, beside the waterfront attractions around the Auditorio and César Manrique Maritime Park.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Current Tiqets terms allow cancellation and rescheduling until 24 hours before the visit.

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