Barcelona

Tres Pins Municipal Plant Nursery This rare and unexpectedly beautiful green space is on the north-west slope of Montjuïc's highest part. Av Miramar 2, (Sants-Montjuïc)

Jardins de Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer These are some of Barcelona's loveliest gardens. A combination of bulbous, rhizome and aquatic plants gives them an exceptional range of colours. Av Miramar 30, (Sants-Montjuïc) 010

Jardins de Rodrigo Caro These are themed gardens specialising in Mediterranean-climate vegetation from the five continents. C Artesania 79*LB, (Nou Barris)

Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera These are one Europe's biggest gardens specialising in cacti and succulent plants. Ctra Miramar 38, (Sants-Montjuïc) 010

Jardí d’Aclimatació de Montjuïc The Acclimatisation Garden is one of Barcelona's most interesting botanical spaces and boasts close to 230 different plant species. Av Estadi 42*48, (Sants-Montjuïc) 010

Jardí Botanic The Botanical Garden is heir to a long tradition of gardens designed for studying, maintaining and preserving plant species. Carrer del Doctor Font i Quer 2, (Sants-Montjuïc) 932564160