📷 Tangopaso, Public domainHanbury Botanical Gardens
Ventimiglia, Italy
Terraced gardens founded in 1867 by Thomas Hanbury, dropping from the Via Aurelia to the sea a few kilometres from the French border. Allow two hours and bring water.
Sir Thomas Hanbury bought the Palazzo Orengo in 1867 and created the garden with his brother Daniel, the botanist Ludwig Winter and other specialists. The grounds run down a steep headland into the Mediterranean and cover 18 hectares, of which nine are planted. Today about 2,500 taxa grow here; the "Hortus Mortolensis" catalogue of 1912 listed around 5,800 species. The University of Genoa has looked after the gardens since 1983, and they have been a nature reserve since 2000.
The gardens are at La Mortola, a few kilometres west of Ventimiglia on the coast. The walk leads along terraces and paths down to the sea and back up again, so wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Allow around two hours. Opening hours and admission rules vary through the year; check the gardens' website before you travel. If you are in a motorhome, ask about parking in advance.
- Nearest town
- Ventimiglia, Italy
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 43.7849, 7.5530
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Hanbury Botanical Gardens?
Hanbury Botanical Gardens is in Ventimiglia, Italy, at GPS 43.7849, 7.5530. It is about 5 km from Menton.
Can you camp near Hanbury Botanical Gardens?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Por La Mar, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hanbury Botanical Gardens?
Hanbury Botanical Gardens is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Riviera di Ponente: Genoa to the French border.
What is there to see near Hanbury Botanical Gardens?
Places worth a stop nearby: Dolceacqua bridge and castle (9 km), Èze village (17 km), Gorges du Loup (45 km) and Gorges du Cians (53 km).
When is the best time to visit Hanbury Botanical Gardens?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)