Los Tres Jardines Park
Parque de los Tres Jardines (Three Gardens Park) in San Pedro de Alcántara was opened in October 2012 and it is located in the low lying flood plains of the River Guadaliza to the east of the town on the site of an old nursery.
The 'three gardens' of its name refers to the three different garden areas which could originally be found within the park - the "jardín árabe" (Arab garden), the "jardín mediterráneo" (Mediterranean garden) and the "jardín subtropical" (subtropical garden).
The Arab garden measures 7,200 m2 and it featured elements of the Arab tradition of geometric shapes and the use of water. This garden included species such as palms, orange, pomegranate, fig and olive trees.
The Mediterranean garden includes pine forests, meadows and a riparian forest. It has an area of 51,000m2, of which 20,000 are pine enriched with rosemary, arbutus, hawthorn and broom. The remaining 31,000 square meters, is pasture.
The subtropical garden features the typical vegetation of Costa del Sol. Its 8,000 m2 shows the diversity of the region with species such as ficus, the jacaranda, hearts of palm, oleander or orange.
LOCATION
Tres Jardines is tucked away in the industrial estate in San Pedro, just off the BP roundabout on the Ronda Road. It is easy to find and parking is provided inside.
HOURS
The tres jardines park is open from 08,00 to 22,00 and there is no entrance fee.