What to do · Agaete and the North-West of Gran Canaria
Huerto de las Flores
Information
- Duration
- 40 min
- Season
- All year, 11:00 to 17:00
- Who it's for
- All ages
The Huerto de las Flores is a 19th-century garden in the centre of Agaete, the upper town, not in the port. It was planted by the de Armas family, its former owners, with seeds brought from half the world and above all from America, and today it holds over a hundred tropical species that settled well in the valley. It is small: you can walk round it in a good half hour, in the shade.
Macadamias, mameys and a camphor tree
What you will see are trees and plants you do not expect to find on an Atlantic island: macadamia, güiro, mamey or the camphor tree, among other tropical species. Almost all the ones the town council names are fruit or aromatic trees: look closely at the leaves and the fruit.
The poets' garden
Three names of early 20th-century Canarian poetry spent long walks and hours of reading in this garden: Tomás Morales, Alonso Quesada and Saulo Torón. If you are with someone who likes literature, this is the detail that gives the visit its meaning: sitting where they used to sit.
Hours, guided tours and admission
It is open every day from 11:00 to 17:00, including Sundays and Mondays, when other places in the municipality are closed. From Tuesday to Saturday there are guided visits at 12:00 and 15:00, in Spanish and English, if at least ten people gather. They are arranged beforehand at the tourist office, on 928 554 382; for groups, also on 680 700 201. The town council website does not publish an admission price: ask at the office before you go.
On foot around the town
The Huerto is in the middle of the town, a couple of hundred metres from the Museo de la Rama and close to the church of La Concepción, so it combines well with a stroll round the centre. Puerto de las Nieves is a little over a kilometre away, downhill towards the sea: you can walk down to the Las Salinas pools for a swim afterwards. If you come by car, leave it in the town and do this part on foot.
How it fits into the day
It is a cool stop between the Maipés and the descent to the port. It also works as a plan B on a cloudy day or when there is a heavy swell and the rock pools do not appeal.
Tips
- Go in the early afternoon From 15:00 the shade of the trees is even more welcome.
- Ask for the guided tour if you are a group With ten people, the tourist office will organise it in Spanish or English.
- Combine it with the Museo de la Rama They are a few minutes' walk apart, in the same town centre.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit the garden on a Sunday?
Yes, every day from 11:00 to 17:00.
Is it in the town or in the port?
In the centre of Agaete, not in the port. The tourist office will tell you how to get there.
Are there guided tours?
Tuesday to Saturday at 12:00 and 15:00, with a minimum of ten people and advance booking.
How much does it cost to get in?
The town council website does not publish a price: ask at the tourist office, on 928 554 382.
How long does it take to see?
Between half an hour and three quarters of an hour.
As a family
