Jardí Botànic Marimurtra

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Jardí Botànic Marimurtra is a botanical garden on a steep mountainside in Blanes, Spain’s Costa Brava, with grounds above a Mediterranean cliff.

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Jardí Botànic Marimurtra — Stone garden steps descend between flower beds toward the sea Přemysl Otakar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
Jardí Botànic Marimurtra — Stone garden steps descend between flower beds toward the seaJardí Botànic Marimurtra — Long stairway lined with cypress trees and clipped hedgesJardí Botànic Marimurtra — White round garden pavilion beside a sandy pathJardí Botànic Marimurtra — Rocky cove and clear water framed by the garden cliffsJardí Botànic Marimurtra — Rugged coastal rocks viewed from the garden aboveJardí Botànic Marimurtra — Flowering shrubs overlooking the sea and a small boatJardí Botànic Marimurtra — Cactus collection spread across a rocky hillside gardenJardí Botànic Marimurtra — Cacti and succulents among trees on a sunny garden slopeJardí Botànic Marimurtra — Pale bamboo trunks rising in a dense garden groveJardí Botànic Marimurtra — White magnolia blossom among glossy green leavesJardí Botànic Marimurtra — Shaded garden walkway with brick paving and stone benches

Why go

  • Gardens representing subtropical, temperate and Mediterranean climates.
  • Cacti and succulents from arid regions of Southern Africa and Central America.
  • Small temples and viewpoints between sa Forcanera and Cala Bona, with panoramic Costa Brava views.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00

Don't miss

  • House-pergolaLook for its sgraffito decoration and corner balcony.At the garden entrance.
  • Aquatic and useful plantsLook for aquatic plants in the ponds and the collections of medicinal and aromatic plants.
  • Catalan floraLook for plants native to Catalonia and the Mediterranean, including a fern collection featuring species from Catalonia’s mountains.

Shorts

History

German entrepreneur Karl Faust (1874–1952) settled in Catalonia and devoted his effort and fortune to the garden. The Carl Faust Foundation has administered it since its creation in 1951.

  1. 1918Karl Faust began buying land in Blanes for the garden.
  2. 1921Faust founded the garden.
  3. 1924Faust left his executive work to focus on creating the garden.
  4. 1995The garden was declared a site of national cultural interest in the historic garden category.
  5. 2009The Catalan government awarded the garden the Creu de Sant Jordi distinction.

How to get there

  • On footFrom central Blanes, follow signs toward the mountain above the port.
  • TrainA small tourist train from plaça Catalunya in Blanes stops in front of the garden entrance.
  • On footThe address is Passeig de Carles Faust, 9.

Sources: Botanic Garden Marimurtra - Wikipedia · Blanes - Wikivoyage (see) · Marimurtra | Costa Brava - Blanes · Visita | Marimurtra · Entrada general | Marimurtra · Jardín botánico Marimurtra - Wikipedia · Jardin botanique Marimurtra - Wikipedia · checked 29 Sep 2026

Where
Passeig Carles Faust, 9, Blanes

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

What are Jardí Botànic Marimurtra’s opening hours?

Daily, 10:00–18:00.

Can I explore Jardí Botànic Marimurtra independently or take a guided visit?

Both independent exploration and guided visits are available, with activities of varying lengths.

What is the address of Jardí Botànic Marimurtra?

Passeig de Carles Faust, 9, Blanes.

How can I contact Jardí Botànic Marimurtra?

Call +34 972 33 08 26.

Is Jardí Botànic Marimurtra a private botanical garden?

Yes. Its upkeep helps preserve Carl Faust’s work.

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