The history of the Pallanca Exotic Garden in Bordighera intertwines the local destiny of the Pallanca family with the international destiny of the botanists who settled on the Riviera at the end of the 19th century.
Pallanca Exotic Garden, an Oasis Open to the Sea
In 1861, Giacomo Pallanca abandoned olive growing to join the German botanist Ludwig Winter, who was engaged in the creation of parks in Liguria and on the French Riviera.
In 1910, following in his father Giacomo’s footsteps, Bartolomeo Pallanca created a nursery of ornamental plants and flowers, specialising in succulent plants. In a short time, the Pallanca Garden became an international reference point, distinguishing itself in the field of cacti and contributing its riches to the most important botanical gardens in Europe.
In 1989, Barth Pallanca, Bartolomeo’s grandson, carried out a classification, enlarged the garden and opened it to the public. Today, anyone can admire this natural jewel and appreciate its beauty.
Pallanca Exotic Garden: cacti, flowers and fantasy
The Pallanca Exotic Garden covers an area of more than 10,000 square metres, housing more than 3,000 varieties of cacti and succulents. Its riches place it among the world’s best, an unmissable destination for researchers and admirers, but also for enthusiasts and the curious.
Overlooking the sea and offering an extraordinary panorama, the Pallanca Garden winds its way through rocks, stairways and terraces, creating an evocative scenic impact. The botanical heritage is divided into thematic zones and zones of origin. Among the plants that can be admired is a three-hundred-year-old Copiapoa native to Chile.
In addition to the pleasure of discovering this enchanting place, visitors can choose to purchase valuable plant specimens on site.
In 1861, Giacomo Pallanca abandoned olive growing to join the German botanist Ludwig Winter, who was engaged in the creation of parks in Liguria and on the French Riviera.
In 1910, following in his father Giacomo’s footsteps, Bartolomeo Pallanca created a nursery of ornamental plants and flowers, specialising in succulent plants. In a short time, the Pallanca Garden became an international reference point, distinguishing itself in the field of cacti and contributing its riches to the most important botanical gardens in Europe.
In 1989, Barth Pallanca, Bartolomeo’s grandson, carried out a classification, enlarged the garden and opened it to the public. Today, anyone can admire this natural jewel and appreciate its beauty.
Pallanca Exotic Garden: cacti, flowers and fantasy
The Pallanca Exotic Garden covers an area of more than 10,000 square metres, housing more than 3,000 varieties of cacti and succulents. Its riches place it among the world’s best, an unmissable destination for researchers and admirers, but also for enthusiasts and the curious.
Overlooking the sea and offering an extraordinary panorama, the Pallanca Garden winds its way through rocks, stairways and terraces, creating an evocative scenic impact. The botanical heritage is divided into thematic zones and zones of origin. Among the plants that can be admired is a three-hundred-year-old Copiapoa native to Chile.
In addition to the pleasure of discovering this enchanting place, visitors can choose to purchase valuable plant specimens on site.
Openings
Openings
All year
All year
Monday
09:30 - 16:30
Tuesday
09:30 - 16:30
Wednesday
09:30 - 16:30
Thursday
09:30 - 16:30
Friday
09:30 - 16:30
Saturday
09:30 - 16:30
Sunday
09:30 - 16:30
Summer: 9:30am to 12:30pm and 3pm to 7pm.
