NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsJardin de Cactus
Spain
Located EN the village DE Guatiza and ro DEado DE DE DE the largest plantation DE tuuneras, dedicated to the cultivation of the cochineal. The garden hosts DE DE DE 4,500 specimens DE 450 different species from five continents.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Jardín de Cactus, the last great work of Lanzarote's visionary artist and architect, César Manrique. Located in the northern village of Guatiza, this botanical garden is a spectacular example of 'spatial…
Listen in the app2The Entrance Windmill — A Link to the Past
Standing atop the northern rim of the garden is a beautifully restored traditional windmill. This structure serves as a historical anchor for the site. …
Listen in the app3The Quina Quarry — Architecture of Reclamation
We now descend into the heart of the quarry. Notice the walls; they are not smooth, but jagged and multi-layered, showing where the 'ro-en-a' (volcanic gravel) was once extracted for use in local agriculture and construction. …
Listen in the app4The Central Pond — An Oasis of Succulents
At the very bottom of the garden lies a small, tranquil pond. In an environment as arid as Lanzarote, the presence of open water is a powerful symbol of life. …
Listen in the app5Cacti of the Americas — The Giants and the Barrels
A significant portion of the garden is dedicated to the cacti of the New World, the only place where 'true' cacti are native. Here you can see the magnificent Saguaro from the Sonoran Desert, famous for its 'arms' that take…
Listen in the app6The Coffee Shop and Terraces — Aesthetic Symbiosis
Overlooking the garden is a small café and shop, also designed by Manrique. This structure is built directly into the quarry wall, featuring a beautiful spiral staircase and a circular bar. …
Listen in the app7Diversity of Arid Flora — Beyond the Spines
As we conclude our walk through the lower sections, take a moment to look at the plants that are not cacti. The garden also houses a variety of succulents, aloes, and agaves. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we leave the Jardín de Cactus, let us reflect on the legacy of César Manrique. This was his final gift to his home island, a project completed just years before his untimely death. …
Listen in the app
What is Jardin de Cactus?
Jardin de Cactus is a place in Spain with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.0804, -13.4769 |
| Last updated |