Pallanca exotic gardens

Pallanca exotic gardens is a botanical garden in Bordighera that extends across multiple hillside terraces with thousands of succulents and cacti. The plants are organized into different thematic areas where species from various regions of the earth are cultivated.

An olive farmer named Giacomo Pallanca abandoned his original trade and began collaborating with a German botanist in the mid-1800s to build this specialized collection. This shift from farmer to collector laid the foundation for what is today a significant botanical center.

The garden displays rare plants from different climates growing side by side across its terraces. Visitors can see succulents and cacti from distant lands that appear unexpected in this Mediterranean setting.

The garden is spread across multiple levels, inviting visitors to explore the different sections at their own pace. Comfortable shoes are recommended since you will encounter different elevation changes while walking through.

Each terrace creates different conditions for plants from distant climate zones, from hot desert areas to milder regions. This natural layering allows a wide variety of species to coexist side by side that would normally never grow together.