Jardín Sitio Litre, Historic garden in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain
Jardín Sitio Litre is a garden in Puerto de la Cruz with tropical plants, pathways, and a colonial-era house featuring a hexagonal watchtower. The grounds house a significant orchid collection alongside one of the region's oldest dragon trees.
The site was founded in 1730 and purchased in 1774 by Archibald Little, who reshaped it into a leisure destination under British gardening influence. This transformation shaped the garden as it appears today.
The garden became a gathering place where notable travelers spent time during their visits to the island, creating a legacy of encounters between different worlds. This connection to famous guests shapes how people understand and experience the place today.
Visitors can explore the grounds daily, with some areas accessible for self-guided walks. Most areas are well-connected by pathways, and information about the plants is available throughout.
The dragon tree on the property is one of the oldest and largest on the entire island, having been observed across generations. The orchid collection is equally notable, representing the most extensive on Tenerife.
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