Alameda Botanical Gardens, Gibraltar came to be established in 1816. General George Don was behind the establishment of this park. The sole aim behind its establishment was to provide a place for recreation to the people of Gibraltar.
It was in June 1991, when it was thought by the government to convert the
Alameda Botanical Gardens, Gibraltar into a botanical garden. As a result, it signed a contract with the Wildlife (Gibraltar) Limited for looking after the garden. It is open to the visitors from 8 am to 9 pm. The tranquility of the place draws a large number of visitors throughout the year.
The Dell is one of the prime attractions of the Alameda Botanical Gardens of Gibraltar. It is an Italian style garden having 2 fountains, a waterfall, pond and papyrus plants. Some flora found here are the Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, Jasmine.
The Alameda Botanical Gardens in Gibraltar aims at:
- Restoration of the beauty of the garden.
- Conservation of flora.
- Conservation of Mediterranean climatic zones flora.
- Educate the people about the various types of plants.
Some of the plant species found in the Alameda Botanical Gardens at Gibraltar are:
- Nettle Tree
- Dragon Tree
- Canary Island Date Palm
- Australian Silk Oak
- Wild Olive
- Stone pine
- Pelargonium
Some birds found here are:
- Blackcap
- Greenfinch
- Blackbird
- Sardinian Warbler
- Wren
