Fonte Baxa Garden Guided Tour

On this guided tour of the Fonte Baxa Garden, we will explore a significant location in Luarca, featuring plants from various regions and notable art pieces.

Fonte Baxa Garden Guided Tour

We will convene at the Fonte Baxa Garden to start a guided tour through this forest of Luarca. Participants will encounter camellias, rhododendrons, holly, yews, birches, cedars, chestnut trees, and numerous other plant species.

We will explore one of the largest private botanical gardens in Europe, learning about its history and facts regarding its owner, the Marquis of San Nicolás de Noras, José Rivera y Larraya.

This tour will highlight iconic points within the garden featuring plants from around the world, providing a unique journey from Spain to countries like Japan and Lebanon.

In addition, we will discover several art pieces adorning the garden, including a fountain from the House of Alba, Roman columns, and the portico of a convent. The tour will last approximately 2-2.5 hours, concluding back at the starting point.

Tour with a Picnic

For a more complete experience, you can opt for the tour option with a picnic, including homemade meat or tuna pie, a sausage roll, fruit, a sweet, and water or soft drink. The picnic will be provided at the end of the visit to enjoy inside the Fonte Baxa Garden.

A vegan picnic is also available, comprising a bottle of water, "La Galga" hummus with green vegetables and chickpeas, seasonal vegetable crudités, bread, and "La Galga" chocolates with nuts and coconut topping.