Gran Canaria Excursions

Palmitos Park

A colourful and entertaining look at nature is presented at Palmitos Park, situated four miles (6km) inland from Arguineguin on the south coast. The park is a subtropical oasis containing thousands of birds, fish, trees, plants and particularly orchids. The orchid house is the largest in the Canary Islands and the range is astonishing. There is a cactus garden too, a huge butterfly house and an aquarium featuring a recreated riverbed. Parrots complete the picture among the lush Canarian flora which fills the park. Due to the devastating fires that swept through Gran Canaria at the end of July 2007, Palmitos Park is closed until further notice.

Website: www.palmitospark.es; Telephone: 928 140 276; Opening time: Daily 9am to 6pm; Admission: €16 (adults), €11 (children)