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Pinya de Rosa Botanical Garden

Jardí botànic tropical Pinya de Rosa

500-hectare garden containing among the best collections of aloe, agave and cactus in the world.

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Address: C, Camí de Santa Cristina
Getting there: on the way from Cala Sant Francesc and LLoret de Mar's Cala Santa Anna
Hours: May-Sep 09:00-19:00; Jan-Apr 09:00-18:00 p.m.
Price: €5
Website: blanescostabrava.cat (opens in a new tab)

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