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La Concepción Botanical-Historical Garden
From Málaga centre10 min
Duration2-3 h
DifficultyEasy (some slopes)
Price€5.20; reduced €3.10 (up to age 16, students up to 26, retirees, large families). Free on Sunday afternoons: Oct–Mar 14:00–17:30; Apr–Sep 16:30–20:30
Best timeAll year (best in spring)
KidsSí
AddressCamino del Jardín Botánico 3. En coche: A-45 dirección Antequera, salida 140, y sigue las indicaciones; aparcamiento gratis junto a la entrada. En bus: línea 20 de la EMT y 15 min andando desde la última parada, o el bus turístico (línea 91) desde la estación de tren y autobuses
Opening hoursTuesday to Sunday. October–March 9:30–17:30; April–September 9:30–20:30. Closed Mondays; 24 and 31 Dec until 15:00; closed 25 Dec and 1 Jan.
About
- Estate created in 1855 by the Marquises of Casa Loring; municipal since 1990 and open to the public since 1994
- Subtropical jungle in the middle of Málaga: palms, bamboo, giant ficus trees, waterfall, pond and the palace-house
- Roman sculptures and a viewpoint with views of the city
- Signposted routes, including 'Around the world in 80 trees'
Good to know
- Sunday afternoon is free (in October, 14:00-17:30)
- The 1.5 h guided visit is by reservation only (phone or WhatsApp)
- Dogs on a lead are allowed (you have to sign a form)
- There is a café in a kiosk next to the entrance
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