Detunda Botanical Garden

Q: What are the opening hours?

The opening hours of the Jardín Botánico Detunda are 09:00 to 15:00 from Tuesday to Sunday.

Discover the native plants of the area

The Nerja Botanical Garden, known as Detunda, is a unique natural space situated on the foothills of the Sierra de Almijara, right in the heart of the Axarquía in Málaga. Set at a certain altitude above sea level, it offers a privileged setting in which to get to know up close the rich flora and vegetation characteristic of this Mediterranean area.

Its great value lies in the variety of species from the malacitano-almijarense biogeographical sector that it houses, among which dolomitic plants abound, many of them endemic and of great interest because of their rarity. The garden is therefore a true living museum of the biodiversity of the mountain ranges surrounding Nerja.

Visiting the Detunda Botanical Garden is a perfect plan for lovers of nature, botany and sustainable tourism. Strolling among its vegetation and enjoying the views of the mountain surroundings is a relaxing and educational experience that complements the town's beach offering perfectly.

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Where to park

The Detunda Botanical Garden shares the Nerja Cave car park on Carretera de Maro, s/n, 29787 Nerja, Málaga.

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Review profile

Summary of the 195 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (November 2016 – August 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 195 recent reviews on Google (173) and Tripadvisor (22): most mentioned: peaceful walk beside the caves · varied Mediterranean plants and trees · nice views and quiet atmosphere · good for children and families.

Months with the best average rating

February, March, July

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Frequently asked questions

The opening hours of the Jardín Botánico Detunda are 09:00 to 15:00 from Tuesday to Sunday.

Admission to the Jardín Botánico Detunda at the Cueva de Nerja is completely free.

The Botanical Garden covers an area of 26,000 square metres and offers more than 200 botanical species from the mountains of Málaga and Granada.

It is located at about 150 metres above sea level.

The visit takes 1-2 hours.

The parking price is 2€.

Detunda Botanical Garden is at Urb. Cueva de Nerja, 3, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.

The nearest beach is La Caleta de Maro Beach, 900 m (about a 11-minute walk) away; the Balcón de Europa is 3.2 km away; and nearby you can visit Nerja Caves (100 m).