Botanical Garden Viera y Clavijo is located on Gran Canaria, Spain

“Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo” botanical garden is located in the northeast of Gran Canaria, in Tafira Alta, approximately 7 kilometers southwest of the capital city Las Palmas. The botanical garden was established in 1952 by the Swede Eric Sventenius, who remained its director until his death in 1973. Most of the botanical garden is laid out along a steeply sloping side of the Barranco de Guiniguada, which at one point can be crossed on a wooden bridge to reach the flatter areas. Cobbled paths leading down in steps past caves and cascades make it not the most disabled-friendly of destinations. Named after José de Viera y Clavijo, the author of the Canarian Natural History Dictionary, this botanical garden focuses on flowers and plants endemic to the seven islands of the archipelago, inclusive of the islands belonging to the so-called Macaronesia, Madeira, the Azores and Cape Verde. Set on terraces and growing in their natural environment, the botanical garden accords each species their own space. Just past the main entrance you will find a mini laurisilva (Laurel Forest), which originally covered the island in pre-Hispanic times but which was later destroyed completely. Entering from the Dragonal road, you’ll first encounter the Plaza de las Palmeras featuring the Canary Island Date Palm found on all islands of the archipelago.

This parking place belongs to the “Escuela de Ingenierias Industriales Y Civiles de la ULPGC” public university.

Plants of Euphorbia species are on the way to the botanical garden from the Campus Universitario (Ingenierías) bus stop.

The parking place of “Escuela de Ingenierias Industriales Y Civiles de la ULPGC” public university is almost empty in august.

An inscription on the blue roadside board reads “Jardín Canario, 500 m”.

An inscription on the roadside board reads “Jardín Canario, 250 m”.

An inscription on the brown roadside board reads “Jardín Canario”.

An inscription on the big board reads “You are in a botanic garden”.

A view down a road which leads to an entrance of botanical garden.

This green lawn is found near the top entrance of botanical garden.

This square is located near the top entrance of botanical garden.

The top entrance of Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo botanical garden.

Bust of José de Viera y Clavijo is located on Plaza de Viera y Clavijo square.

The map of botanical garden.

Bust of José de Viera y Clavijo near the top entrance.

This view of the garden opens from Plaza de Viera y Clavijo square.

The map of botanical garden is located on Plaza de Viera y Clavijo square.

Stone benches are on Plaza de Viera y Clavijo square.

Plaza de Viera y Clavijo square as seen from the viewing platform.

Multilevel footpaths of the garden.

The stone bench is on the viewing platform.

The stone footpath.

The stone footpath goes through leafless bushes.

My wife and son are on the stone footpath.

The garden as seen from the bird's-eye view.

The stone footpath could be dangerous sometimes.

Branchy bush with tight rosettes of leaves.

Rocks of grey and black colors.

A blooming palm tree.

The “Garden of Cacti and Succulents” (Jardín de Cactus y Suculentas) division as seen from the bird's-eye view.

The label reads “Convolvulus floridus”.

Convolvulus floridus species.

High rocks hang over the stone footpath.

Different plants grow amidst the rocks.

The “Garden of Cacti and Succulents” division as seen from the slope.

The label reads “Bencomia sphaerocarpa, Rosaceae, El Hierro”.

A garden's employee is driving on the Kubota B2400 compact utility tractor.

Bencomia sphaerocarpa species.

The label reads “Aeonium subplanum, Crassulaceae, Gomera”.

The label reads “Babcockia platylepis var. platylepis, Asteraceae”.

This restroom is located in the beginning of Pine Forest.

Stone footpaths are in the Pine Forest.

The information board tells the story about the Pine Forest.

The public restroom near the Pine Forest is free of charge.

A view down the footpath from the public restroom which is near the Pine Forest.

The Pine Forest.

The steep slope of the garden as seen from the Pine Forest.

The steep slope of the garden is naturally covered with columnar cacti.

Natural environment of the garden.

Pine trees.

The public restroom as seen from the Pine Forest.

A comfortable stone bench is in the Pine Forest.

An irrigation sprinkler is installed near the Pine Forest.

An irrigation sprinkler works somewhere between the Pine Forest and the Ornamental garden.

This stone footpath leads from the Pine Forest to the Ornamental garden.

Pachycereus weberi is the tallest cactus species in the botanical garden.

A branched opuntia grows in the Ornamental garden.

Different species of cereus grow in the Ornamental garden.

My wife and son are in the Ornamental garden.

Huge trunks of “Pachycereus weberi” cacti are in approximation.

Tall cereuses grow abundantly in the Ornamental garden.

The label reads “Pachycereus weberi, Cactaceae”.

The lower part of mature “Pachycereus weberi” cactus looks pretty old.

The mature “Pachycereus weberi” cactus has massive branches.

The name Pachycereus comes from the ancient Greek pakhus meaning “thick” and the Latin cereus meaning “torch”.

An irrigation sprinkler is watering the succulents of Aloe species.

Succulents of aloe species grow in the Ornamental garden.

Exotic aloe species grow in the Ornamental garden.

Cereus of pale color grows in the Ornamental garden.

Yucca shrubs are in bloom.

Succulents are on the background of the slope.

The stone footpath goes along the Ornamental garden.

The label reads “Cedro Canario, Juniperus cedrus, subsp cedrus, Cupressaceae”.

“Juniperus cedrus” trees grow in the Ornamental garden.

The label reads “Palma del viajero, Ravenala madagascariensis, Strelitziaceae”.

An irrigation sprinkler is watering the traveller's palm (Ravenala madagascariensis).

The label reads “Ave del paraíso, Strelitzia reginae”.

Plants of Strelitzia reginae “Bird of paradise” grow in the Ornamental garden.

The label reads “lechera del Cabo, Polygala myrtifolia, Polygalaceae”.

Polygala myrtifolia tree grows in the Ornamental garden.

Agaves bloom in the Ornamental garden.

Agave blossoms.

A steep slope dominates the Ornamental garden.

Huge euphorbia trees grow in the Ornamental garden.

The label reads “Aloe distans, Asphodelaceae”.

“Aloe distans” plants are in the Ornamental garden.

The Ornamental garden represents a luxurious lush greenery.

The label reads “Barbasco, Euphorbia cotinifolia, Euphorbiaceae”.

Euphorbia cotinifolia shrubs grow in the Ornamental garden.

Cockspur coral tree “Erythrina crista-galli” blooms with amazing red flowers in the Ornamental garden.

This statue is installed in the Ornamental garden.

Cockspur coral tree “Erythrina crista-galli” is covered with the wonderful red flowers in the Ornamental garden.

Euphorbia shrubs abundantly bloom in the Ornamental garden.

Acokanthera spectabilis tree is covered with fruits in the Ornamental garden.

The label reads “Acokanthera spectabilis, Apocynaceae”.

The branches of an exotic tree are covered with growths which look like pinecones.

Stone footpath leads from the “Ornamental Garden” division to the “Kois Lakes” division.

The label reads “Acacia karroo, Mimosaceae”.

Acacia karroo tree is in bloom.

The stone footpath is decorated with wooden covering.

Waterfall.

The label reads “Hakea suaveolens, Proteaceae”.

Hakea drupacea was also formerly known as Hakea suaveolens.

The waterfall is the highlight of the garden.

A garden bridge is located in the “Kois Lakes” division.

Wooden steps.

A fountain is in the one of Kois Lakes.

A stone bench is in the summer house.

A walkway is designed with unfinished wooden elements.

Kois Lake is naturally decorated by the waterfall.

A footpath goes between the slope and the lake.

A winding stone footpath.

A bush with bright orange berries.

Green bushes with yellow flowers are on the lake.

The label reads “Euphorbia bravoana, Euphorbiaceae”.

Euphorbia bravoana.

Small green euphorbia grows like a tree.

This is the biggest of two Kois Lakes.

The Canary Islands dragon tree.

This closed footpath has the restricted access.

Kois Lakes are found at the foot of steep slope.

The label reads “Cerrajones, Sonchus hierrensis var. hierrensis, Asteraceae”.

Small trees of Euphorbia bravoana.

The label reads “Algodonera, Helichrysum gossypinum, Asteraceae”.

A huge blossom of tiny purple flowers.

A stone bench is covered with green plants.

This green lawn is near Kois Lakes.

The label reads “Bougainvillea glabra, Nyctaginaceae, Brasil”.

The unfinished wooden structure is on the background of slope.

Acacia karroo tree.

An acacia blooms with red flowers and a huge euphorbia grows behind.

Trees of Euphorbia species have grown to the gigantic sizes.

The label reads “Lampranthus spectabilis, Mesembryanthemaceae”.

Trailing Ice Plant “Lampranthus spectabilis”.

Adansonia digitata (baobab) is native to the African continent.

The label reads “Tecomaria capensis, Bignoniaceae”.

Tecoma capensis (common name Cape honeysuckle) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae.

The label reads “Strelitzia parvifolia, Musaceae”.

Strelitzia reginae is a flowering plant indigenous to South Africa.

The information board tells the story about the World Ornamental Garden.

Pachycereus weberi is the tallest cactus in this group of cacti.

A large growing shrub of cereus.

Cereuses grow in the World Ornamental Garden.

The pointer shows directions to the Hidden garden, Islands garden and Cactus garden.

The Wooden bridge.

The pointer shows direction to the World Garden “David Bramwell”.

Aeonium palmense grows in the Pine Forest.

The label reads “Pino canario, Pinus canariensis, Pinaceae”.

Pinus canariensis trees grow in the Pine Forest.

Euphorbias and dragon trees as seen through the pines.

Lotus holosericeus, Fabaceae.

The information board tells the story about the Lotus (genus) of Fabaceae family.

A dragon tree.

A huge euphorbia shrub.

The low and wide dragon tree grows in the World Dragon Trees division.

The World Dragon Trees division.

Aeonium canariense grows in the World Dragon Trees division.

A small succulent tree grows in the Palmetum division.

This Fossil tree trunk was found on Gran Canaria in 1966 and dated to 1100 BC.

Dioon edule, the chestnut dioon, is a cycad native to Mexico, also known as palma de Virginia.

Günther Kunkel & Mary Ann Kunkel statues.

The label reads “Chaguaramo, Roystonea oleracea, Arecaceae”.

Tagoror building.

Royal palm trees.

Nolina plant.

An euphorbia shrub.

Trunks of the palm trees.

The label reads “Trithrinax acanthocoma, Arecaceae”.

Latania aurea is a species of palm tree in the family Arecaceae.

The label reads “Latania amarilla, Latania aurea, Arecaceae”.

A huge palm tree.

The label reads “Palma Majestuosa, Ravenea glauca, Arecaceae”.

Ravenea glauca is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family from Madagascar.

The label reads “Palmera de cola de pescado, Caryota mitis, Arecaceae”.

“Caryota mitis” plant.

Dracaena tamaranae “Drago de Gran Canaria”.

Dracaena tamaranae or drago from Gran Canaria, is a plant species endemic to the island of Gran Canaria.

Different dracaenas grow in the World Dragon Trees division.

A rock is in the World Dragon Trees division.

Dracaena ellenbeckiana.

Dracaena marginata.

Dracaena reflexa.

Dracaena fragrans.

Pandanus utilis.

Aerial roots of Pandanus utilis.

Sansevieria stuckyi is a member of the Asparagaceae family native to equatorial Africa.

A footpath is in the World Dragon Trees division.

“Fernando Navarro” Plaza.

A compact coniferous shrub.

Dracaena draco is native to the Canary Islands.

Dracaena draco is a subtropical tree-like plant in the genus Dracaena.

Asteriscus sericeus is a species in the daisy family endemic to the Canary Islands.

The square is full of Dracaena draco trees.

Dracaena draco is cultivated and widely available as an ornamental tree for parks and gardens.

The information board tells the story about “Fernando Navarro” Plaza.

Asparagus scoparius.

The label reads “Asparagus scoparius”.

Dracaena draco is a monocot with a tree-like growth habit currently placed in the asparagus family.

Dracaena draco grows slowly, requiring about ten years to reach 1.2 metres (4 ft) in height.

A crassula species.

Opuntia hyptiacantha is a tree species.

Opuntia hyptiacantha is endemic to Mexico, where it occurs from the central states of Puebla northwards to San Luis Potosí and Zacatecas.

The label reads “Opuntia hyptiacantha”.

Opuntia hyptiacantha has formed a thicket.

Opuntia hyptiacantha grows along the footpath to “Cactus and Succulent Garden” division.

The “Cactus and Succulent Garden” division.

Different crassula species grow in the Cactus and Succulent Garden.

A lizard is in the Cactus and Succulent Garden.

A lizard.

The Cactus and Succulent Garden as seen from the small square beside it.

Two lizards are on the ground near the Cactus and Succulent Garden.

A round stone bench is located near the Cactus and Succulent Garden.

A stone footpath goes along the “Cactus and Succulent Garden” division.

The label reads “Bejeque noble, Aeonium nobile, Crassulaceae”.

Aeonium nobile is a succulent, subtropical flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae.

A huge irrigation sprinkler is seen in the distance.

The label reads “Aeonium mascaense, Crassulaceae”.

A group of aloe species is in the Cactus and Succulent Garden.

A wonderful dracaena is in the Cactus and Succulent Garden.

Euphorbia stenoclada.

The label reads “Mato de plata, Euphorbia stenoclada, Euphorbiaceae”.

Euphorbia stenoclada grows in the Cactus and Succulent Garden.

An euphorbia tree grows in the Cactus and Succulent Garden.

A spiny euphorbia species.

Euphorbia grandialata.

Euphorbia canariensis.

Euphorbia ferox.

Euphorbia resinifera f. compacta.

Euphorbia lactea.

The label reads “Mammillaria compressa”.

Mammillaria compressa.

Aeonium ciliatum is native to the Canary Islands.

An opuntia with green fruits.

The label reads “Cylindropuntia tunicata”.

Cylindropuntia tunicata.

A winding footpath goes through the “Cactus and Succulent Garden” division.

A shrub of opuntia with numerous white woolen fruits and pink flowers.

Pachypodium lamerei.

Pachypodium lamerei with white flowers.

Exotic succulents are extremely different in sizes and shapes.

Aloe with red leaves.

Euphorbias with thick trunks.

Pachypodium species.

A grasshopper is sitting on the opuntia.

Opuntia hyptiacantha.

The label reads “Echinopsis spachiana”.

Echinopsis spachiana.

A tall dracaena tree with white flowers.

The label reads “Echinopsis atacamensis pasacana”.

Echinopsis atacamensis pasacana.

Euphorbia and opuntia shrubs surround the stone footpath.

The label reads “Polaskia chichipe”.

Flowers of Polaskia chichipe are small and yellow.

The label reads “Ficus socotrana”.

Ficus socotrana.

The label reads “Carpobrotus acinaciformis”.

Carpobrotus acinaciformis is a succulent perennial of the family Aizoaceae, native to South Africa.

Madagascar ocotillo or Alluaudia procera, is a deciduous succulent plant species of the family Didiereaceae.

Alluaudia procera.

The label reads “Euphorbia dregeana, Namibia”.

Euphorbia dregeana.

Aloe mutabilis.

The label reads “Aloe mutabilis, Asphodelaceae”.

Mature species of Pachypodium lamerei are in bloom.

The label reads “Orbea variegata”.

Orbea variegata is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.

The label reads “Alluaudia adscendens”.

The label reads “Abromeitiella brevifolia, Bromeliaceae”.

Deuterocohnia brevifolia (Abromeitiella brevifolia) is native to Argentina and Bolivia.

The label reads “Crassula lycopodioides, Crassulaceae”.

Crassula lycopodioides grows under the dracaena tree.

Cyanotis somaliensis is a species of perennial plants in the family Commelinaceae.

The label reads “Euphorbia xylophylloides”.

Euphorbia xylophylloides tree.

The label reads “Sarcostemma daltonii”.

Sarcostemma daltonii is a species of flowers that belong to the Apocynaceae family.

The label reads “Aloe humilis, Asphodelaceae”.

Aloe humilis is endemic to South Africa.

The label reads “Aloe distans, Asphodelaceae, Costa O. de Sudafrica”.

Aloe distans.

The label reads “Dasylirion serratifolium, Agavaceae”.

Dasylirion serratifolium.

Agave ferox.

Aloe cameronii is a species of the Aloe genus indigenous to Malawi and Zimbabwe.

Huge trees of aloe species.

The label reads “Agave attenuata, Agavaceae”.

Agave attenuata is popular as an ornamental plant in gardens.

The label reads “Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi, Crassulaceae, Madagascar”.

Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi is a species native to Madagascar.

The label reads “Dracaena ellenbeckiana, Dracaenaceae”.

Dracaena ellenbeckiana.

The label reads “Delosperma lehmannii, Mesembryanthemaceae, Sudafrica”.

Delosperma lehmannii.

The label reads “Portulacaria afra variegata, Portulacaceae”.

Portulacaria afra f. variegata.

The label reads “Agave filifera, Agavaceae, Mexico”.

Agave filifera is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae.

The label reads “Izote, Yucca filifera, Agavaceae, Mexico”.

Yucca filifera is a member of the Asparagaceae family subfamily Agavaceae native to central Mexico.

The label reads “Agave victoriae-reginae, Agavaceae, Mexico”.

Agave victoriae-reginae is in bloom.

The label reads “Kalanchoe beharensis, Crassulaceae, Madagascar”.

An euphorbia tree.

Kalanchoe beharensis is a plant species in the succulent genus Kalanchoe, and the family Crassulaceae.

Aloe speciosa is an arborescent aloe indigenous to the thicket vegetation of the southern Cape Provinces of South Africa.

The label reads “Aloe speciosa, Asphodelaceae”.

The label reads “Cotyledon heterophylla, Crassulaceae”.

Cotyledon heterophylla.

The label reads “Crassula ovata variegata, Crassulaceae, Horticultura”.

The label reads “Xerosicyos danguyi, Cucurbitaceae, Madagascar”.

Xerosicyos danguyi is a large liana with thick stems and round succulent leaves.

White flowers of pachypodium lamerei.

Numerous plants of Echinocactus grusonii species grow in the “Cactus and Succulent Garden” division.

Echinocactus grusonii and opuntias.

Aeonium is a beautiful succulent with rosettes of red leaves.

Euphorbia milii var. hislopii.

Fabulous succulents hang over the footpath.

The flowers of a tree look like the flowers of a clover.

Agave ferox is a variety of the species of Agave salmiana belonging to the family of Agavaceae.

The label reads “Agave ferox, Agavaceae, Mexico”.

This flowerbed mostly consists of aloe, dracaena and agave plants.

Euphorbia tirucalli has grown to a mature tree.

The label reads “Euphorbia tirucalli, Euphorbiaceae”.

Aloe vera plants are in bloom.

The flowers of Echinocactus grusonii.

In natural habitat, Echinocactus grusonii grows in volcanic rock on slopes, at altitudes around 1400 metres (4600 ft).

Echinocactus grusonii is rare and endangered in the wild, where it is found near Mesa de Léon in the state of Querétaro, and in the state of Hidalgo.

A flowerbed contains the huge quantity of Echinocactus grusonii plants.

Echinocactus grusonii is endemic to east-central Mexico.

Cleistocactus hyalacanthus is a species of columnar cacti.

The label reads “Mammillaria sp.”.

Mammillaria compressa.

Pachypodium rosulatum is a shrubby perennial caudiciform plant with a bottle-shaped trunk.

Mammillaria compressa is a species of cactus in the family Cactaceae.

Mammillaria magnimamma.

Parodia magnifica.

The flowers of Parodia magnifica.

The label reads “Cyphostemma bainesii”.

Cyphostemma bainesii with a huge caudex is almost leafless.

Astrophytum ornatum.

Eulychnia castanea.

Echinocactus grusonii.

Echinocactus grusonii is known as the golden barrel cactus.

Delosperma lehmannii belongs to the Aizoaceae family.

A species from the Aizoaceae family.

Graptoveria is a hybrid of Echeveria and Graptopetalum.

Crassula sarcocaulis.

Kalanchoe longiflora is a succulent shrub with attractive multi-hued foliage.

The label reads “Sarcocaulon burmannii, Geraniaceae”.

The label reads “Thelocactus conothelos”.

Thelocactus conothelos.

Copiapoa cinerea subs. haseltoniana.

Copiapoa coquimbana is a species of clump-forming cactus native to South America.

The label reads “Agave titanota, Agavaceae, Mexico”.

Agave titanota.

The label reads “Yucca baccata”.

Agave americana “Mediopicta Alba”.

Echinopsis spachiana is a species of cactus native to South America.

This luxurious flower bed contains a species of Echinopsis spachiana cactus.

The label reads “Tartogo, Jatropha podagrica, Euphorbiaceae”.

Jatropha podagrica.

Ceropegia krainzii.

The label reads “Citharexylum quadrangulare, Verbenaceae”.

Citharexylum quadrangulare is a lovely tree that offers interesting foliage all year round.

Flowers of this Aeonium species are brown.

An old tree of euphorbia species grows between opuntias and aloes.

The litter of Pine Forest is brown.

The Wooden bridge spans over the Guiniguada ravine.

A small lake is located near the “Cactus and Succulent Garden” division.

Euphorbia canariensis, commonly known as the Canary Island spurge.

Water lilies.

Water lilies are in the lake.

The label reads “Cardón, Euphorbia canariensis, Euphorbiaceae”.

Euphorbia canariensis has amazing flowers of burgundy color.

Euphorbia canariensis is in bloom.

The information board tells the story about the flowers of Euphorbia canariensis.

Water lilies have covered the whole surface of lake.

A lush greenery of the garden.

A footpath goes through the forest.

The Islands Garden.

A green lawn is in the “Islands Garden” division.

Pale pink flowers hang over the stone footpath.

The pointer shows directions to the Cactus garden, Islands garden and Wooden bridge.

The label reads “Esparraguera, Asparagus scoparius, Asparagaceae, Macaronesia”.

Asparagus scoparius.

A footpath goes through the pergola green tunnel which is covered by the lush greenery.

The label reads “Cedro canario, Juniperus cedrus, Cupressaceae”.

The Islands Garden preserves the highly diverse plant varieties of the Canary Islands.

The Garden is an extremely beautiful place laid out on the slopes of Guiniguada ravine.

The label reads “Tajame, Rutheopsis herbanica, Apiaceae, Canarias”.

Rutheopsis herbanica.

Juniperus cedrus.

A group of mature dracaena draco trees.

This stairs leads to “Matías Vega” Plaza.

The trunks of Dracaena draco trees are long and slender and the leaves are prickly.

A stone footpath leads to “Matías Vega” Plaza.

Different species of palm trees are planted on “Matías Vega” Plaza.

“Matías Vega” Plaza.

This map of the garden is located on “Matías Vega” Plaza.

The lower entrance (via Almatriche) to the garden is located on “Matías Vega” Plaza.

A grove of Canarian palm trees “Phoenix canariensis”.

Canarian palm trees “Phoenix canariensis” grow on “Matías Vega” Plaza.

The public toilet is located on “Matías Vega” Plaza.

Phoenix canariensis is a species of flowering plant in the palm family Arecaceae, native to the Canary Islands.

Phoenix canariensis is the natural symbol of the Canary Islands.

The Stone bridge spans over the Guiniguada ravine.

The Stone bridge.

The Guiniguada ravine.

White wall is over the Guiniguada ravine.

Canarian palm trees “Phoenix canariensis” grow over the Guiniguada ravine.

The statue of Eric Ragnor Sventenius (1910-1973) is in the garden.

The Exhibition Center.

The tiny pond is in front of the Exhibition Center.

The pond located in front of the Exhibition Center is decorated with exotic plants.

The statue of a woman is located in front of the Exhibition Center.

A drake is wandering near the Exhibition Center.

A duck with ducklings.

The information board shows the images of birds available in the garden.

Canarian palm trees grow near the Exhibition Center.

A woodland footpath.

Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo is the full name of the botanical garden on Gran Canaria.

Botanical Garden Viera y Clavijo is located in the northeast of Gran Canaria.

Botanical Garden Viera y Clavijo is located approximately 7 kilometers southwest of the capital city Las Palmas.

A Canarian palm tree “Phoenix canariensis”.

Work on laying out the garden began in 1952, and Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo was officially opened in 1959.

The garden comprises approximately 27 acres (10 hectares).

A grove of Euphorbia canariensis.

Pines.

Laurel Forest.

The pointer describes this place as the Sventenius Waterfall.

Sventenius Waterfall.

Sventenius Waterfall “Cascada de Sventenius” (23).

This area is located at the northern border of garden.

Euphorbia canariensis (Canary Island spurge) is in bloom.

Three stone benches are located along the footpath.

“Matías Vega” Plaza as seen from the bird's-eye view.

The northern area of garden as seen from the bird's-eye view.

Calle Juan Ponce Pérez street as seen from the garden.

A stone footpath is protected with a stone fence.

It would be very dangerous to walk here without the stone fence.

Three stone benches.

The Pond as seen from the bird's-eye view.

Research and Administration Center.

Stone benches are located on Plaza de Viera y Clavijo.

Bust of José de Viera y Clavijo (28 December 1731 – 1813).

The garden as seen from Plaza de Viera y Clavijo.

The Windy Archway “El Arco del viento”.

A stone footpath goes through the Windy Archway.

The Windy Archway.

This footpath goes to the Steep Steps “La Escalera empinada”.

The Windy Archway is the place where you can feel the strong wind.

The Viewpoint “El Mirador” as seen from the Windy Archway.

Canary Island Spurge “Euphorbia canariensis” blooms near the Windy Archway.

A wild shrub of Canary Island Spurge “Euphorbia canariensis” blooms near the Windy Archway.

The vehicle parking place of the botanical garden.

The top entrance of the botanical garden.

Calle Jardín Canario street.

The green lawn decorates the parking place of the botanical garden.

Campus Universitario (Ingenierías) bus stop.

Guaguas buses are at the Campus Universitario (Ingenierías) bus stop.

View down the road from the Campus Universitario (Ingenierías) bus stop.