Jardin de Cactus, Lanzarote

...said we could go to Jardin de Cactus. To tell the truth, they only said yes because (i) it was on the way to where they wanted to go and (ii) I wouldn't stop going on about it!
Outside, there is a huge cactus, that you can see from quite a way off. As you get close to it you can see that it isn't real but it makes some excellent photos!
Although my parents don't particularly like cacti, they found that they really enjoyed our visit. ...
...most things on the island!) It costs 5 Euro's (approximately £3.50) each to get in (and it's free for under 10's!!) Included in the price of each ticket is a free drink, which can be redeemed at the pleasant little bar that's there.
There are almost 1,400 species of cacti in the garden (not that I counted them, I just took the time to read our visitors guide!) Some of them are quite pretty with colourful flowers blooming from them. I can't ... more

As strange as it may sound, I really like cacti. I think some of them are quite cute! I actually have two on my kitchen windowsill, which my youngest nephew Dominick enjoys watering for me. I would probably have more cacti if my parents would let me. Unfortunately my mam doesn't share the same enthusiasm as me where cacti are concerned! That's why I was so surprised that while we were on holiday in Lanzarote, my parents said we could go to Jardin de Cactus. To tell the truth, they only said yes because (i) it was on the way to where they wanted to go and (ii) I wouldn't stop going on about it!
Outside, there is a huge cactus, that you can see from quite a way off. As you get close to it you can see that it isn't real but it makes some excellent photos!
Although my parents don't particularly like cacti, they found that they really enjoyed our visit. Jardin de Cactus was designed by Cesar Manrique (as are most things on the island!) It costs 5 Euro's (approximately £3.50) each to get in (and it's free for under 10's!!) Included in the price of each ticket is a free drink, which can be redeemed at the pleasant little bar that's there.
There are almost 1,400 species of cacti in the garden (not that I counted them, I just took the time to read our visitors guide!) Some of them are quite pretty with colourful flowers blooming from them. I can't say that for some of the others though - one species looked like a giant hairy spider. And I am NOT a fan of spiders!
The garden has a number of raised steps with cacti along each one. You can walk along these 'walls' and get a closer look at the cacti. However, we did not look at all of these as each one gets higher and the paths are quite narrow. (My mam and I aren't too fond of heights!)
There is a pond with gold fish there and an unusual statue (designed by Cesar Manrique!) that resembles a woman.
There is a windmill there that you can go inside. My dad and I decided to take a look but we were disappointed to find that there wasn't really anything to see.
The garden overall is really colourful and pretty and I really enjoyed it. I think it's a must see if you are in Lanzarote, whether you like cacti or not!
 

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