CAP ROIG GARDENS
Located between the towns of Palafrugell and Mont-ras, the Cap Roig Gardens are a unique space in the Mediterranean. This 20-hectare site boasts around 800 botanical species from all around the world and around 20 sculptures from renowned artists. The gardens are the stage of one of the most iconic summer music festivals, the Cap Roig Festival.
The history of this space dates back to 1927 when the Russian colonel Nicolai Woevodsky and the English aristocrat Dorothy Webster came to the Costa Brava seeking a place to live and build their dream. After years of effort and work they managed to build these unique gardens where nature and peace of mind reign supreme. unique garden where nature and tranquillity reign supreme.
In 1969 Woevodsky and Webster transferred the entire gardens with the condition that the landscape and architectural heritage would be preserved. Their ideal is still with us today thanks to the Fundació ”La Caixa”.
Cap Roig Castle has an underground auditorium and meeting rooms for organising reflection activities. Both the sculpture park, with works by great contemporary masters, and the Cap Roig Festival, which brings together big names from the international scene, making this idyllic setting a benchmark landscape and tourist attractions of the Costa Brava.
During the visit
At the entrance of the gardens you can download from the website a map with a marked route to do the itinerary on your own. It will take you about one and a half hours to complete the entire route. Along the way, there is a picnic area where you can take a break surrounded by an unbeatable environment. You can check out the activities schedule for schools, groups, families and the general public.
Guided visits: ideal to get to know the Cap Roig Gardens from the botanical, historical and landscape point of view. Book in advance.
Guided tours for groups:
- The thousand faces of the Cap Roig Gardens
- Plants of the Mediterranean climate
- Dorothy and her plants
- The gaze of the tree of six mirrors
School audience:
- Dorothy and her plants (+6)
- The gaze of the tree of six mirrors (+6)
- The thousand faces of the Cap Roig Gardens
- Plants of the Mediterranean climate
Literary activities: collaboration with the Josep Pla Foundation.
Check the activity information on the Programme of activities
Reduced admission price with the Cultural Pass: 8 €
MORE INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS
From April to September, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
From October to March, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
January and February, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On Festival days, closed after 4 p.m.
On 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st December, 1st and 6th January, closed
Last entry 1 hour before closing
ADDRESS
Camí del Rus, s/n. 17210 Calella, Palafrugell
