The gardens were designed to have no flowers, focusing instead on the textures and shades of green from Mediterranean cypress, pine, and linden trees.
The designer, Nicolau Maria Rubió i Tudurí, was a prominent architect who also served as the director of parks and gardens in Barcelona.
The site was declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest by the Generalitat de Catalunya in 1994.
The garden's layout includes a series of 'mermaids' (the Sirens) created by the sculptor Maria Llimona.
The property was originally owned by the Marquis of Roviralta, who purchased the land in 1919.
The gardens are often used as a filming location for international television productions due to their cinematic, Mediterranean aesthetic.
The Gardens of Saint Clotilde are a cliff-top botanical site designed in the Noucentista style by Nicolau Maria Rubió i Tudurí. Located in Lloret de Mar, the garden is situated on a rocky promontory overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The landscape architecture emphasizes symmetry, precise topiary work, and the integration of native Mediterranean vegetation rather than floral abundance. A primary feature of the design is the use of long, straight axes that create vistas directly towards the sea. The gardens were commissioned by the Marquis of Roviralta in 1919. The site features stone staircases, marble statues, and stone-lined ponds that evoke an Italian Renaissance aesthetic. Its design philosophy intentionally avoids the excessive ornamentation common in the earlier Modernisme period of Catalonia. The gardens remain one of the most prominent examples of 20th-century landscape design in the region.
The 'Escalinata de la Sirena' (Siren Staircase) looking toward the Mediterranean horizon.
Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes as the garden is built on steep, uneven cliffside paths.
Bring a hat and sunscreen, as large sections of the garden offer little overhead shade.
Visit during the shoulder season to avoid the high density of summer coastal tourism.
Do not attempt to swim from the garden rocks, as the cliff access is steep, dangerous, and strictly prohibited.
Open daily throughout the year, with reduced hours during the winter months.
Stick to designated pathways to protect the plant life and prevent erosion on the cliffside.
