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Hanbury Botanical Gardens

Ventimiglia, Italy

Nature

Terraced gardens founded in 1867 by Thomas Hanbury, dropping from the Via Aurelia to the sea a few kilometres from the French border. Allow two hours and bring water.

Nearest town
Ventimiglia, Italy
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
43.7849, 7.5530

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Por La MarCampsite
    1 km from Hanbury Botanical Gardens
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Camping RomaCampsite
    4 km from Hanbury Botanical Gardens
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
  • HeliosCampsite
    6 km from Hanbury Botanical Gardens
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Camping Rose&MareCampsite
    6 km from Hanbury Botanical Gardens
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Camping VallecrosiaCampsite
    6 km from Hanbury Botanical Gardens
    ElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Agricampeggio A BundaCampsite
    10 km from Hanbury Botanical Gardens · 9 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Hanbury Botanical Gardens?

Hanbury Botanical Gardens is in Ventimiglia, Italy, at GPS 43.7849, 7.5530. It is about 5 km from Menton.

Can you camp near Hanbury Botanical Gardens?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Por La Mar, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Hanbury Botanical Gardens?

Hanbury Botanical Gardens is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Riviera di Ponente: Genoa to the French border.

What is there to see near Hanbury Botanical Gardens?

Places worth a stop nearby: Dolceacqua bridge and castle (9 km), Èze village (17 km), Gorges du Loup (45 km) and Gorges du Cians (53 km).

When is the best time to visit Hanbury Botanical Gardens?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)