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Gibraltar Botanic Gardens

Queen's Road, Gibraltar,

Description

The Gibraltar Botanic Gardens or 'La Alameda Gardens' are spread over 6ha in the centre of Gibraltar. The name "Alameda" comes from 'Alamo', meaning Poplar in Spanish and suggests its original purpose as a tree lined promenade for soldiers and residents when it was created in the 1810's. The plants include a mix of native species and some imported ones. There are also some sculptures, including one of James' Joyce Molly Bloom and a memorial to George Augustus Eliott (who commanded the garrison during the 1779-83 Great Siege of Gibraltar). The Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park is also located there but charges an entrance fee and is not within the scope of this review.

Access & Transport

The gardens are 900m (10mins walk) south of the centre (Cathedral and Tourist office), next to the start of the cable car. There is a car park there. Gibraltar has its own airport and is 20km east of Algeciras, 140km southwest of Malaga and 120km southeast of Cadiz. The public transport connectivity with Spain is poor.

Instructions & Recommendations

Opening hours are 8h00 to sunset. It is easily combined with the Wildlife Conservation Park which occupies its southern side and opens from 10h to 17h. The cable car is also there for those wishing to visit the upper rock nature reserve without breaking a sweat.

Meta review

Online reviews ratings are scattered but the comments are consistent in many ways: the gardens are well maintained and a very pleasant place for a stroll and/or take a break. They are not very large though, and they are charming but not spectacular.

Environmental & Social

A green activity that also improves the neighbourhood's living environment

Conclusion

A good option for those looking to take a break from the streets of Gibraltar or with an interest in botany - best in springtime and summer.

Key positive

Nice green environment

Plenty of plant and tree species

Key negative

Not a large area

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
The actual opening hours are: 8h00 to sunset

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:0h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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