Jardín Botánico de Caldas de Reis
Paseo Román LópezCaldas de Reis (San Tomé e Santa María)36650 Caldas de ReisPontevedraconcello@caldasdereis.com
The height of the thermal baths boom in the late 19th century facilitated the building of the park of Caldas de Reis and the garden situated in the former oak grove. The botanical park-garden is classified as a Picturesque Site and a Historic Garden. Today its collection consists of a selection of living plants, identified and registered according to scientific methods and criteria, which are used for educational and cultural purposes.
The park, located on the banks of the Umia River, is one of the most beautiful parts of the province. It contains many species of trees, including some exotic ones, along with different types of camellias. Additionally, it has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest by the Xunta de Galicia (Galicia’s regional government), and several of the species are included in the Galician Catalogue of Singular Trees.
The park, located on the banks of the Umia River, is one of the most beautiful parts of the province. It contains many species of trees, including some exotic ones, along with different types of camellias. Additionally, it has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest by the Xunta de Galicia (Galicia’s regional government), and several of the species are included in the Galician Catalogue of Singular Trees.
Services
- Information point: Sí
- Se permiten animales: Sí
- Instalaciones Infantiles: Sí
Features
Flora y Fauna terrestra autóctona There is a great diversity of flora with more than a hundred species of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. The garden is meaningful due to the universality and monumentality of the species, which create an environment full of scientific and historical-cultural significance.Some eucalyptus from the early second half of the 19th century are noteworthy, but there are many other interesting trees like the southern magnolia (the most representative of the entire garden), Japanese cedar, London plane tree, lime tree, American tulip tree, Australian pine tree, Lebanon cedar, Atlas cedar, giant cedar, Lawson cypress and Foxglove tree. The most common species in the garden are the rhododendron and the azalea.
- Total number of camellia specimens: 2
- Superficie: 10,200 m2
- Responsible body: Council of Caldas de Reis
- Interés Paisajístico: High
- Description of the surroundings: Urban
- Tipología: Camellias
Environmental protection status
- Figura de Protección: BIC
Access
- Accesos a pie: Sí
- Las infraestructuras del recurso están adaptadas para personas con discapacidad: Sí
- Accesos para vehículos privados: Sí
- Los accesos al recurso están adaptados para personas con discapacidad: Sí