The garden's creator, Carl Faust, was a successful German businessman who dedicated his entire fortune to the foundation of the botanical garden.
Marimurtra's name is derived from the Catalan words for sea (mar) and myrtle (murta), referencing the surrounding landscape.
The garden's Linnaean Temple is a decorative monument that houses a bust of Carl Faust and offers a direct view of the sea.
The garden maintains a specialized herbarium containing over 100,000 plant samples used for international botanical research.
The site features a microclimate that allows for the successful cultivation of plants from five different continents.
The garden's architecture incorporates elements of Noucentisme, a Catalan cultural movement that emphasized order and Mediterranean classicism.
It remains an active research hub, collaborating with universities worldwide on plant conservation and climate change studies.
Jardí Botànic Marimurtra is a clifftop botanical garden overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Blanes, Spain. Founded by German botanist Carl Faust in 1920, the garden spans over four hectares on the slopes of the Sant Joan mountain. It features approximately 4,000 plant species, with a particular focus on Mediterranean and exotic flora. The layout is divided into three distinct gardens: the subtropical, the temperate, and the Mediterranean. The site is a non-profit foundation dedicated to the study and conservation of plant biology. Visitors navigate a series of paths that descend from the clifftop towards the rocky coastline. The garden serves as a significant research center, housing an extensive herbarium and a specialized library. It is widely regarded as one of the most important botanical gardens in the Mediterranean region. The topography provides panoramic vistas of the Costa Brava coastline and the nearby Blanes port.
The Templet de Linné (Linnaean Temple), a classical pavilion framing the sea and cliffs.
Wear footwear with strong grip as the paths are steep, paved with stone, and can be slippery.
Bring sun protection, as the majority of the garden is exposed to direct sunlight with limited shade.
Use the map provided at the entrance to manage your route, as the layout involves significant elevation changes.
Do not wear flip-flops or sandals without straps, as the terrain is uneven and steep.
Open daily throughout the year; occasional early closures for private events may occur.
Stay on marked paths to protect sensitive vegetation; quiet behavior is requested to preserve the research environment.
