“The real paradises are the lost ones,” Marcel Proust knew.
“You are a happy person, Le Notre.”, King Louis XIV of France is said to have said to his master gardener in Versailles. The almighty ruler and lord of every conceivable luxury envied his gardener of all things. Gardens and parks are still a promise of happiness for many to this day: every garden – if it has grown wildly, exactly planned, cared for and cared for, exotic dreamy or winding – is an echo of paradise and an attempt to answer our dream of it.
Wonders of nature
Gardens reflect the philosophy of their designers and their longing for beauty. Nevertheless, nature always creates space for surprises and wonders in the organized garden. André Heller – Poet, artist and art gardener remarked: “Out here is only the truth. There is no orchid and no daisy that lies.”
Gardens are honest places of peace, tranquility, joy and enjoyment. It greens so green… and blooms and blooms! This is especially true on the Costa Brava in early summer. Four botanical gardens lure you to linger. Each for itself a special, staged and grown natural spectacle with spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Back to the Renaissance
In Lloret de Mar, the gardens of Santa Clotilde seduce with their great variety of plants and countless shades of greenery. The gardens were laid out in neoclassical style by Nicolau-Maria Rubió i Tudurí, the most important Catalan landscape architect. The gardens structure ivy-covered stairs and crossing paths. Focal points are always busts in the Italian Renaissance style. With the splashing of the fountains in the ear you can discover romantic viewpoints and shady round benches. Fantastic views of the sea surprise here and there. In the cool shade of large cypresses, cedars and pine trees, you can also relax here at the time of the siesta. The castle garden similar to the park in June impresses above all with a sea of blue blossoms. The African lily, the Agapanthus, is a landmark of Santa Clotilde.
Prickly Friends
in the botanical garden Pinya de Rosa It’s prickly between Blanes and Lloret de Mar. Bizarre cacti and tropical plants delight visitors here. Above all, huge agave flowers and human-sized cacti are impressive. Unfortunately, this basically beautifully landscaped garden is currently a bit old and no longer appears as well-kept as it was a few years ago.
Stunning sea views
On the outskirts of Blanes lures marimurtra With native plants, flowering discounts, distinctive observation pavilion and exotic plant species from all over the world. The Marimurtra Garden on the Sant-Joan cliff near Blanes was created by the German botanist Karl Faust. The paths meander along the edge of the cliffs through beautiful arrangements of cactus, succulents and flowers from the most diverse continents to the well-known viewing pavilion, from which you can enjoy breathtaking views of the sea and cliffs and the monastery from Blanes. This botanical garden is our personal favorite and definitely worth a visit. Especially in early summer it offers lush flowering floral variety paired with a unique sea view.
music in the garden
In the gardens of Cap Roig in Calella de Palafrugell you walk in the shade of the trees and plants from five continents. The gardens were completed in 1974 by Colonel Woevodsky and Dorothy Webster and, in addition to unique plant splendor, also offer exhibitions and sculptures by well-known artists. This is also where summer for summer is the international Music Festival Jardins de Cap Roig A crowd puller. Get involved in the spectacle of nature, the picturesque view of the waves and horizons and the impressive play of light and shadow. Don’t forget the camera! Gardens make you happy. You don’t even have to belong to one!
