Discover jurrasic plants at Faial Botanical Garden

At the Faial Botanical Garden, you may learn about the plants of Faial Island and the Azores. At any time of year, it is a wonderful site to visit alone or with your sweetheart, family, children, or friends! The Botanical Garden is part of the Faial Nature Park, and its mission is environmental education and ex-situ biodiversity conservation. The Garden, which is open to the public, is a significant scientific, educational, ecological, and recreational resource.

The botanical garden's main center is located in the parish of Flamengos and covers an area of 8,000 m2. This magnificent garden is dedicated to the preservation of the Azores and Macaronesia's natural vegetation. It also protects endangered plants and encourages the reproduction of uncommon species. The Faial Botanical Garden also has a seed bank, which is essential for storing seeds collected around the archipelago. These seeds are dried, cleaned, and kept for the recovery of endangered species.

The Botanical Garden's second hub is located at an elevation of 400 meters in the parish of Pedro Miguel. This is an important location for study and public knowledge of the Azores and Macaronesia's flora. Habitats and species typical of the humid and super-humid Laurissilva are being re-established in this new 60,000m2 region. This location has a great scenic value in addition to its vital scientific purpose.

Visit Quinta de So Lourenço, which is located near to the Flamengos Botanical Garden. The property is a former agricultural region with meadows, orchards, and a lovely gardened woodland perfect for trekking. A tiny volcanic crater with short pathways and benches to sit and enjoy the calm can also be found in the center of the forest of So Lourenço. The event is free to attend. Faial Botanical Garden features a cultural and educational program.

Location: Azores, Portugal