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Garden · Gijón, Astúrias
Jardín Botánico Atlántico
Gijón's botanical garden, opened in 2003 in Cabueñes, featuring the flora of the Atlantic region, a historic garden with century-old trees and a riverside wood.
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About Jardín Botánico Atlántico
The Jardim Botânico Atlântico is the botanical garden of the Astúrias and is located in Cabueñes, about 3 km from the center of Gijón, next to the Universidade Laboral. It was inaugurated on 25 April 2003 and was the first of its kind in northwest Spain.
The garden is dedicated to the flora of regions with an Atlantic climate, on both sides of the ocean. The trails showcase plants from the Cantabrian mountain range, meadows and Asturian woodlands, as well as species from other Atlantic regions of Europe and North America, with themed areas about how people use plants, such as the vegetable garden and medicinal plants.
One of the most beautiful parts is the historic garden of the Quinta de la Isla, a former private garden with century-old trees, ponds and shaded paths. The garden also preserves a stretch of woodland on the banks of the río Peñafrancia.
The paths are long and flat, good for a relaxed walk.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1.5 to 2 hours.
Best time
From spring to early autumn, when the plants are most showy. In summer, go in the morning or late afternoon.
How to get there
It is on Avenida do Jardim Botânico, in Cabueñes, about 3 km from the center, with city buses that stop at the entrance.
Tip
Combine the garden with the Universidade Laboral across the avenue: both can be done in a morning or an afternoon.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Jardín Botánico Atlántico
What can be seen in the Jardim Botânico Atlântico?
The flora of Atlantic regions, the plants of the Cantabrian mountain range, the historic garden of the Quinta de la Isla and a riverside woodland.
When was the garden opened?
In April 2003.
Where is the garden?
In Cabueñes, about 3 km from Gijón centre, next to the Universidade Laboral.