Garden of the Marquesado de la Quinta Roja

The Gardens of the Quinta Roja, in La Orotava

The Gardens of the Marquisate of the Quinta Roja, or Victoria Gardens, are magnificent nineteenth-century terraced gardens, in the heart of La Orotava. The La Orotava audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this haven of greenery, crowned with an elegant white marble mausoleum.

The terraced gardens and the marble mausoleum

The Gardens of the Marquisate of the Quinta Roja, also called Victoria Gardens, are among the finest green spaces of La Orotava. They were laid out in the nineteenth century, in the style of the landscaped gardens of the era, in terraces that follow the slope of the hill. Careful paths, flowered beds, staircases, fountains and belvederes compose an elegant and harmonious ensemble, which offers pretty views over the town and the valley. At the top of the gardens stands their most remarkable element: an elegant white marble mausoleum, of neo-Gothic style, erected in tribute to a marquis of the Quinta Roja, and surrounded by a singular story. This refined monument, which stands out against the greenery, gives the ensemble a romantic atmosphere and a unique character. A haven of freshness, flowers and tranquillity in the heart of the town, the Gardens of the Quinta Roja are a charming stop of the discovery of La Orotava.

What to see

Here you stroll in the magnificent nineteenth-century terraced gardens, with flowered paths, staircases, fountains and belvederes offering pretty views over the town and the valley, crowned by the elegant white neo-Gothic marble mausoleum erected in tribute to a marquis of the Quinta Roja. The Gardens of the Quinta Roja are a romantic haven of La Orotava. It is a charming stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Gardens of the Quinta Roja lie in the heart of La Orotava, reachable on foot. They are open-air public gardens, generally freely accessible according to their hours. The promenade is pleasant all year round thanks to the mild climate of the valley.

What is particular about the Gardens of the Quinta Roja in La Orotava?

These nineteenth-century terraced gardens, also called Victoria Gardens, are crowned with an elegant white marble mausoleum of neo-Gothic style, erected in tribute to a marquis of the Quinta Roja, which gives them a romantic atmosphere and a unique character.

Where are the Gardens of the Quinta Roja of La Orotava?

In the heart of La Orotava, in Tenerife, in Spain.