Getting Here

Getting Here

Take the S1 along the coast away from Ventimiglia centro and toward the French border. After passing through a tunnel, the gardens are about 1 km (½ mi) farther.

Giardini Botanici Hanbury. Mortola Inferiore, only 2 km (1 mi) from the French border, is the site of the world-famous Giardini Botanici Hanbury (Hanbury Botanical Gardens), one of the largest in Italy. Planned and planted in 1867 by a wealthy English merchant, Sir Thomas Hanbury, and his botanist brother Daniel, the terraced gardens contain species from five continents, including many palms and succulents. There are panoramic views of the sea from the gardens. The ticket office closes one hour before the garden. Località Mortola. 0184/229507. EUR 7.50. Mar.-June 15, daily 9:30-6; June 16-Sept. 15, daily 9:30-7; Sept. 16-last Sat. in Oct., daily 9:30-6; last Sun. in Oct.-Feb., Tues.-Sun. 10-5. Last entrance 1 hr before closing.